Travertine Wall Lamp

Travertine and walnut are both materials that show their age well, which is unusual in lighting where most finishes only deteriorate. The stone brings a pale, slightly porous surface with natural pitting through it, and the walnut brings depth and a warm brown that shifts as the light changes. Together they carry the whole design, because there is no other detail on the fitting at all.

Light goes downward rather than out, so the fitting washes the wall beneath it rather than throwing a beam into the room. That makes it comfortable beside a bed, along a hallway or on a feature wall where the point is atmosphere rather than reading light, and it means the source stays hidden from anyone standing in front of it. No two stones are identical, so the piece you receive will differ slightly from the photograph.

The compact profile keeps it close to the wall, which matters in a corridor. Stone is porous, so keep detergents away from the travertine and wipe it with a dry cloth only, since marks can be permanent. Timber prefers dry air too. It suits Japandi, minimalist and mid-century rooms, and installation is hardwired, so use a qualified electrician with the circuit isolated. Mounted as a pair either side of a bed, the symmetry does most of the work.

• Fixture type: Wall sconce
• Materials: Travertine stone and walnut wood
• Light: Soft downward glow
• Profile: Compact, close to the wall
• Style: Japandi, minimalist, mid-century
• Use: Bedroom, hallway, feature wall
• Care: Dry cloth only, no detergents on stone
• Installation: Hardwired, qualified electrician