This cylindrical brass wall sconce brings the centuries-old metalwork traditions of Marrakech’s Souq Nhas into your home. Hand-engraved by master metalworker Abdul Jalil, the 19.6-inch tall fixture features Serrouj pierced fretwork that transforms a plain wall into a canvas of warm light and intricate shadow patterns.
What Makes This Sconce Distinctive
- Solid brass construction with a polished brass finish in warm gold
- Serrouj pierced fretwork — quatrefoil medallions and arabesque scrollwork cut by hand
- Three-section cylindrical form casting dimensional shadow patterns when illuminated
- E27 socket compatible with E26; includes 1.5 m cord wire
- Dimensions: H 50 cm x W 15 cm (H 19.6″ x W 5.9″)
- Single lamp, approximately 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Craftsmanship and Provenance
Each sconce is pierced by hand in Marrakech’s Souq Nhas brass district, where master metalworker Abdul Jalil shapes Serrouj fretwork patterns using techniques passed down through generations. The Serrouj technique — piercing solid brass sheet by hand to create openwork designs — requires steady precision that machines cannot replicate. Explore traditional Moroccan metalwork techniques to see how this fretwork tradition developed over centuries.
Styling and Care
The warm champagne-gold finish and cylindrical silhouette suit entryways, dining rooms, and intimate seating corners. Pair two sconces flanking a mirror or doorway for balanced symmetry, or let a single piece anchor a reading nook with its ambient glow. A considered housewarming gift for someone who values artisan-crafted lighting. Wipe the brass surface with a soft dry cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners that may dull the polished finish.
Browse our full Brass Lamps collection and the wider Moroccan lighting collection for complementary fixtures. Trade buyers can explore our wholesale Moroccan products programme for bulk pricing on artisan brass sconces.
Made to order: Please allow 5–8 days before shipping for your lamp to be handcrafted and prepared.
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