Kerry Swing Arm Wall Lamp

Two backplates, a swing arm, and a silk shade with a neat ball finial.

The Kerry Swing Arm Wall Lamp is by Ralph Lauren, made of silver and silk. Swing arm wall lights grew out of traditional library and bedroom fittings, designed to fold away or reach out as needed. Here a tall polished rod runs between two rectangular backplates, each finished with ball terminals. A short arm swings out from the rod to hold a candle-style socket beneath a bell-shaped silk shade with soft paneling. The silver finish is bright and clean. It is 20.5 inches deep, and its height adjusts from 35.5 to 38 inches.

It reaches out, then politely steps back.