Perforated Brass Table Lamp – Hand-Engraved Shadow Casting Accent Light

Perforated Brass Table Lamp — Shadow Patterns by Hand

This perforated brass table lamp transforms any room into a sanctuary of warm, dancing light. Hand-engraved geometric and floral patterns cut into solid brass panels project intricate shadow designs across walls and ceilings when illuminated. Crafted by master metalworker Abdul Jalil in his Marrakech workshop, each lamp uses traditional dinanderie techniques passed down through generations of Moroccan metalsmiths.

Key Details

• Material: Brass with polished brass finish
• Dimensions: 21 cm H × 10 cm W × 13 cm base (8.3″ × 4″ × 5.1″)
• Electrical: E14 socket with 1 m wire, 220 V compatibility
• Weight: 0.5 kg (approx 1.1 lb)
• Available as: Single lamp or set of two
• Pattern: Hand-pierced geometric lattice with floral medallions

Craftsmanship and Provenance

Each perforated brass table lamp begins as a flat sheet of brass that Abdul Jalil’s workshop in the Marrakech medina traces, pierces, and engraves entirely by hand. The traditional Moroccan metalwork techniques used — known as dinanderie — involve hand-piercing the brass panel with small chisels and a hammer, then polishing the completed piece to its warm gold finish. No two lamps cast identical shadow patterns; minor variations in the hand-engraving are a mark of genuine artisan craft.

This compact accent light works beautifully as a bedside lamp, a hallway anchor, or an ambient glow for a home office desk. For anyone seeking a distinctive housewarming gift, a pair of these shadow-casting lamps brings immediate warmth to a new space.

Care and Ordering

Browse the full Brass Lamps collection and explore our wider Moroccan lighting collection for complementary pieces. For trade and volume pricing, see our wholesale Moroccan products programme.

Made to order: Please allow 5–8 business days before shipping for your lamp to be handcrafted and prepared.