Pleated Shade Wooden Wall Sconce

The Nordic Wooden Wall Sconce carries a pleated fabric shade on a timber arm, a combination that has come back into favour because it softens a wall light completely. Pleats catch and release light along their folds, so the shade has visible texture whether the lamp is on or off.

Fabric diffuses more gently than glass or metal, which makes this a good bedside choice: warm, low and easy on the eyes at the end of a day. The shade also absorbs a little sound, which is a small but real advantage in a hard-surfaced bedroom.

Velleora Home Decor kept the timber arm short so the sconce clears a bed without intruding. Fabric shades trap heat, so keep the bulb wattage modest. Vacuum the pleats gently with a brush attachment rather than wiping them, and have installation carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Pleated fabric shade with visible fold texture
• Gentle diffusion, warm and low output
• Timber arm keeps the fitting close to the wall
• Moderate bulb wattage only
• Vacuum the pleats rather than wiping