Square Pierced Brass Wall Sconce 19.7″ – Arabesque Fretwork Up Down Wall Light

This square pierced brass wall sconce stacks two slim brass boxes above and below a plain brushed-brass centre block, mounted on a square wall plate. Every face of both boxes is cut through with a dense, flowing arabesque fretwork, so when the lamp is on, light pours from the open ends onto the wall above and below while the cut-outs throw a web of patterned shadows across the surface around it.

Key Features

• Material: brass, finished with a clear protective coating
• Type: hardwired up-and-down wall sconce with square wall plate, sold individually
• Dimensions: 50 cm high (19.7 in), 10 cm wide (3.9 in), projecting about 10 cm (3.9 in) from the wall
• Weight: approximately 1–1.5 kg (2.2–3.3 lb)
• Bulbs: compatible with E27/E26-base bulbs
• Light effect: upward and downward beams plus arabesque shadow patterns cast through the fretwork
• Placement: indoor rooms and covered outdoor entrances or porches sheltered from rain
• Preparation time: 5–8 days before shipping
• Installation: hardwired to a wall junction box; installation by a licensed electrician is recommended

Serrouj Fretwork, Cut by Hand

The pattern is cut using Serrouj, the Moroccan technique of fretwork cutting with a fine jeweler’s saw. The thin blade is threaded through a tiny starter hole and guided by hand along each curve, so a single panel can take hundreds of individual cuts. Nothing is stamped or laser cut: every opening carries the slight variation of a hand-guided blade, and the shadows it casts feel drawn rather than printed.

The Artisan Behind the Sconce

This sconce comes from the workshop of Abdul Jalil, the master lamp artisan of Souq Nhas, Marrakech’s old copper and brass market, where he has worked at the same bench for over 30 years. Serrouj is one of the three techniques he practices, alongside Dinanderie hand-hammering and Naqsh hand-engraving.

Where It Works Best

Hung in pairs, the sconce frames a mirror, a headboard or a front door, turning a plain wall into a field of moving pattern. A row along a café banquette or hotel corridor builds a warm rhythm of light and shadow at eye level. The square profile and plain centre block keep it architectural enough for modern interiors while the fretwork brings Moroccan character.

Care

The clear protective coating helps shield the brass, so it does not need polishing. Dust with a soft, dry cloth or a soft brush to reach the cut-outs, and avoid metal polish or abrasive cleaners, which can damage the coating. For general guidance on brass, see our brass care and polishing guide.

For Hotels, Restaurants and Design Projects

Lighting a café, a hotel entrance or a residential project? Multiples are available through our wholesale program for hospitality and interior projects.