Medallion Milk Glass Sconce

A stepped medallion backplate, a turned brass arm with a bell at the joint, and a frosted dome hung beneath it. The Medallion Milk Glass Sconce speaks the language of American bathroom and dressing room lighting from a century back, and it has survived that long because the proportions solve a real problem. The body is drop forged from sheet brass, then plated and finished by hand.

Drop forging gives more substance than spinning or casting, which you notice in the weight and in how crisply the detailing holds. The milk glass dome spreads light without glare, and that is what makes the shape endure at a mirror, where even light matters more than bright light. An alabaster shade is offered as an alternative for anyone who wants stone translucency in the same silhouette.

Five finishes are chosen at checkout: polished brass, matte black, chrome, polished nickel and white. Single, double and triple head configurations cover any vanity width, and a flanking pair either side of a mirror remains the most flattering arrangement. The short arm keeps projection to a few inches, clear of a swinging cabinet door. Installation is hardwired, bulbs are not included, and a licensed electrician is recommended for the fitting.

• Body: Drop forged sheet brass, hand plated and finished
• Shade: Frosted milk glass or natural alabaster
• Finishes: Polished Brass, Matte Black, Chrome, Polished Nickel, White
• Configurations: 1, 2 or 3 heads
• Dimensions: W 8.1 in x H 10.2 in; 5.9 / 14 / 18.5 in spans
• Installation: Hardwired, bulbs not included; electrician recommended