Vintage Adjustable Wood Sconce

Natural wood and iron with an adjustable arm, so the beam can be moved after installation rather than fixed at whatever angle the fitting was mounted. That flexibility is the practical case for this over a static sconce, and it matters most beside a bed where the right angle changes with what you are doing.

The styling is industrial in origin but softened by the wood: the metal gives it the exposed, functional look, the timber stops it feeling cold. Together they suit a room with older furniture, exposed brick or a farmhouse leaning as readily as a modern one. The arm holds its angle through friction rather than a locking screw, so it can be nudged without tools but will not drift on its own once it is set. Over a headboard, angling the beam slightly downward keeps light off a partner trying to sleep on the other side of the bed.

Two finishes. Black is the more graphic and holds its outline against a pale wall, pairing with black handles and frames elsewhere. White is quieter and lets the wood carry the character. Angled down it is a reading light; angled up it washes the wall and becomes ambient. Installation should be carried out by a competent person, with the circuit isolated before work begins.

• Product type: Adjustable wall sconce
• Colours available: Black, White
• Materials: Natural wood and iron
• Adjustment: Movable arm for task or ambient light
• Style: Vintage industrial with natural warmth
• Use: Bedsides, hallways, dining rooms, reading corners
• Installation: To be fitted by a competent person; isolate the circuit before work
• In the box: 1 x wall lamp, fixings