{"title":"Vintage brass wall sconces","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace a vintage brass wall light wherever you want low, directed light: on either side of a sofa or a bed, along a staircase or in a hallway. Brushed brass gives a matte finish, polished brass throws bright highlights, and the socket base determines which bulb can fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou\"\u003eWhere to place them\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#salon\"\u003eIn the living room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#chambre\"\u003eIn an adult bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#laiton-brosse\"\u003eBrushed, polished, gold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#art-deco\"\u003e1930s art deco style\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#escalier\"\u003eOn a staircase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#accorder\"\u003eMatching a vintage decor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#criteres\"\u003eTechnical criteria\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou\"\u003eWhere are vintage brass wall lights best suited?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage brass wall light goes wherever you want low, directed light: on either side of a sofa or a bed, along a staircase, in a corridor or a hallway. It replaces a table lamp and frees up floor space. Brushed brass gives a matte finish, gold a brighter one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room or adult bedroom wall lights: what is the difference in use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room, the light grazes the wall and highlights a frame, a bookcase or a wall covering. In an adult bedroom, it is mainly used for reading without lighting the whole room. A living space often needs two light points, a bedroom one on each side of the bed. For a tight space, see how to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/appliques-murales-pour-entree\"\u003elight a hallway\u003c\/a\u003e or arrange a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-moderne-pour-couloir\"\u003enarrow corridor\u003c\/a\u003e without cluttering the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a brass wall light be installed in a damp room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you choose a model whose ingress protection rating matches the zone. In a bathroom, the area around the sink and bathtub requires a high IP rating, while a standard model is enough elsewhere in the room. Brass holds up well there, its patina simply developing faster if the room is poorly ventilated. Our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-laiton-pour-salle-de-bain\"\u003ebrass for the bathroom\u003c\/a\u003e specifies these ratings, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-ip44\"\u003eIP44 collections\u003c\/a\u003e cover locations exposed to splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich vintage brass wall light for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRole of the light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel to favour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to watch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm accent light along the sofa or a bookcase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable model, standard socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not replace the ceiling light, avoid glare on screens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReading and atmosphere, on either side of the bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable model, low output possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlare for the person sleeping next to you\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaircase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting the steps and a night guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle or paired wall light, directed light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep the source out of the line of sight when climbing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway and corridor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWelcome light, tight space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact format, light directed upwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow far the model protrudes into a narrow passage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting the mirror or the room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel suited to damp conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsufficient IP rating in splash zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorktop or dining area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall light fixed under the upper cabinets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat given off by the bulb near the cabinets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a kitchen, it is usually placed under the upper cabinets to light the worktop without casting shadows, as shown by the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-vintage-pour-cuisine\"\u003evintage wall lights for the kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e. Outdoors, the reasoning changes: a sheltered facade is fine with a standard model, an exposed terrace calls for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-d-exterieur-etanches\"\u003ewaterproof outdoor\u003c\/a\u003e model or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-d-exterieur-en-laiton\"\u003ebrass outdoor\u003c\/a\u003e model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"salon\"\u003eWhich wall lights should you choose for a living room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room, the wall light does not replace the ceiling light: it lights the wall rather than the room. Placed on either side of a sofa or a bookcase, it creates a warm accent light, brings out the texture of the brass and lets you light only the area where you read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room wall lights: at what height should they be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink in relation to the seat and the eye line, not the tape measure alone: the source goes above the back of the sofa and below eye level when seated, so that it lights the book or the wall without shining straight into your eyes. Two wall lights framing the sofa should be placed at the same height, at equal distance. Many \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-led-pour-salon\"\u003eLED wall lights for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e come in this paired format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need a dimmable model for a living room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful but not essential. A dimmer lets you lower the light late in the evening without switching it off, which avoids the abrupt jump from a lit room to a dark one. You then need a dimmable bulb, otherwise dimming does not work. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-a-variateur\"\u003eDimmable models\u003c\/a\u003e often have the control on the cable or on the backplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"chambre\"\u003eWhich wall lights for an adult bedroom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an adult bedroom, the wall light replaces the bedside lamp and frees up the bedside tables. Placed on either side of the bed, it provides reading light and ambient light. An adjustable model and a low-output bulb prevent glare for the person sleeping next to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a bedside lamp be replaced by a wall light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and you save space: no more trailing cable, no more lost space on the table. On the other hand, the position is fixed, so you have to decide it once and for all. Plan for installation at shoulder height when sitting up in bed, and angle the shade downwards or towards the book. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-led-pour-chambre\"\u003eLED bedroom lighting\u003c\/a\u003e gathers the compact formats suited to this position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can you light without disturbing the other side of the bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy directing the light downwards and towards the wall, never towards the centre of the bed, and by choosing a low-output bulb. An adjustable source, or a shade that is opaque on top, keeps the light on your side. Warm light, around 2700 K, is less tiring for the eyes when reading, depending on individual habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"laiton-brosse\"\u003eWhat is a brushed brass light and what kind of light does it give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrushed brass is brass whose surface has been rubbed to obtain a matte look, without mirror reflections. It reflects a soft, warm light, less bright than polished or gold brass, and develops a patina slowly without changing colour. It suits rooms where you want to avoid reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrushed or polished brass: which should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eBrushed brass, polished brass, gold brass, bronze: which finish\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReflected light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte, fine grain, few reflections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, diffuse, without marked highlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving spaces where you want to avoid reflections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiny, almost mirror-like\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright, with points of light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallways, corridors, dark rooms to brighten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold-coloured brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm and luminous, strong shine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, enhances light materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic interiors and light decors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntique bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark, patinated, matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery soft, absorbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage decors, dark wood, patinated leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrushed brass blends in, polished brass draws the eye. A dark room or a corridor benefits from polished brass that wakes up the wall; a bright living room with a television screen will prefer brushed brass to limit reflections. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-laiton-coloris-dore\"\u003egold finishes\u003c\/a\u003e for a stronger shine, and all the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-metal-vintage\"\u003evintage metal wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e to compare materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes brass develop a patina over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, brass changes: it darkens slightly and develops a patina that gives it a deeper tone. This happens faster in a damp, poorly ventilated room and more slowly in a dry one. Solid brass develops a surface patina and can be repolished; plated brass may reveal the underlying metal if rubbed too hard, hence maintenance limited to a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"art-deco\"\u003eHow can you recognise a 1930s art deco wall light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1930s art deco wall light is recognised by its geometric, symmetrical lines: fans, arcs, squares, repeated ridges, often in brass or bronze, with frosted or moulded glass. It lights upwards or downwards rather than to the sides, which creates marked cones of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1930s art deco wall lights: how can they be integrated into a modern interior?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrast does the work: a plain wall, a discreet wallpaper, or on the contrary a dark background that brings out the brass pattern. Pair them with contemporary furniture with straight lines, avoiding combining them with other highly ornate pieces. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-verre-vintage\"\u003evintage glass wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-en-laiton-et-verre\"\u003emodels combining brass and glass\u003c\/a\u003e give an idea of the shapes available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich bulb for an old art deco wall light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA filament bulb, with an E27 or E14 base depending on the socket, respects the spirit of the period with its warm light. Above all, check the maximum power allowed by the original socket and do not exceed it: old sockets heat up. A low-power LED bulb, around 2700 K, remains a cautious option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"escalier\"\u003eHow do you install wall lights on a staircase?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a staircase, the wall lights are placed out of the way, at hand height, one per landing or at regular intervals along the wall. Avoid placing the source in the line of sight when climbing, so as not to dazzle, and direct the light towards the steps rather than into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStaircase wall lights: at what height should they be fixed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst find the hand line, then place the source a little above it, out of children's reach and away from shoulders. One wall light per landing is often enough, rather than a tight alignment that slices the stairwell into strips. What matters is that each flight of steps is marked without shadow areas. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-design-pour-escalier\"\u003edesign wall lights for staircases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can you coordinate the wall lights with the handrail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlign the height of the wall lights with that of the handrail, or offset them clearly to avoid a staircase effect within the staircase. The same brass finish for the handrail and the wall lights holds the whole together; mixing two metals requires more precision. Also think about running the cables in a stairwell, which is often difficult to redo afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eHow can you match a brass wall light with a vintage decor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass goes well with warm, patinated materials: leather, dark wood, smoked glass, patterned textiles. Choose a single family of metal per room and repeat it, or mix brass and bronze letting brass dominate as accents, never in equal parts between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrass and bronze: can the two be mixed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you set a hierarchy: one metal leads, the other punctuates. A dominant light brass, with a dark bronze on a frame or a handle, works; two metals in equal parts create visual hesitation. Consistency from one room to another also matters, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our lights\u003c\/a\u003e to check your finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrass wall light and vintage leather armchair: what is the right match?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm brass and patinated leather share the same family of tones, so let them talk without adding cold metal. Place the wall light so that its grazing light caresses the leather: it reveals the nuances and marks of time. This is one of the rare cases where a very grazing light looks better than frontal lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"criteres\"\u003eWhich technical criteria should you check before buying a brass wall light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour points are enough: the socket and the maximum power allowed, the IP protection rating depending on whether the room is dry or damp, the material of the support (solid or plated brass) and the presence of a dimmer. These elements determine the bulb to plan for and the places where the wall light can actually be installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich bulb should you choose according to the wall light socket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn E27 socket takes large screw bulbs, common and available in many shapes and temperatures; an E14 socket only takes small screw bulbs, which are rarer, for compact wall lights. Some wall lights include a non-replaceable LED: the temperature is then set by the manufacturer. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-e27\"\u003eE27 wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e remain the most flexible choice. Never exceed the maximum power indicated on the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP44, IP20: what is needed for a bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP rating describes resistance to dust and water. In a splash zone, around the sink, bathtub or shower, a high IP is required; elsewhere in the room, an ordinary model is fine. Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-ip44\"\u003eIP44 collections\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/appliques-murales-vintage-pour-salle-de-bain\"\u003evintage bathroom\u003c\/a\u003e models before making your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: once you have noted your dimensions and socket, all that remains is to choose the format that fits the available wall space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about brass wall lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the value of a brass light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the material, the age, the finish and the condition, not on the word brass alone. Solid brass that has kept its patina, intact glass and a complete support count for more than repolished plated brass. For a wall light, the same criteria apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow can you recognise a high-end design wall light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is judged on the material and the details: solid rather than plated brass, clean welds, thick glass, fixings supplied, even finish right into the corners. A high-end model also gives controlled light, without direct glare, and ages without deteriorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you care for a brushed brass wall light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft cloth is enough for dust. Avoid abrasive products and polishing pastes, which erase the brushed grain and reveal irregular shiny areas. To revive polished brass, a specific product is used occasionally, on a small area tested beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a new wall light be combined with a second-hand vintage leather armchair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is often the difference in finish that makes the whole readable. Above all, check the shade of the brass, brushed or polished, and the bulb temperature: light that is too cold makes leather look dull, warm light warms it further. The condition of second-hand furniture is no obstacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich socket and which type of bulb for a brass wall light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on the model: E27 wall lights take large screw bulbs, E14 models take small screw sockets, and some wall lights include a non-replaceable LED. The product sheet indicates the socket and the maximum power allowed, which must not be exceeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Vintage brass wall lights: choosing well according to room and light\",\"description\":\"Vintage brass wall lights: which light, which room, which socket. 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