Luminaire Authentik
Arch Frosted Chrome Wall Sconce
CA$715.00CAD
In Stock
The Arch Frosted Chrome Wall Sconce is a handcrafted indoor wall light fixture by Canadian brand Luminaire Authentik, featuring a chromed mirror-glass metal backplate and a frosted opal glass globe. Designed for commercial-grade residential or hospitality use, it accommodates one G16 or A15 LED bulb with an E26 base (bulb not included) and measures 12 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 6 inches deep with a 5-inch globe diameter. Each piece is handmade in Cowansville, Quebec, so shipping may take 4 to 6 weeks.
- Color
- Frosted Chrome
- Material
- Chromed mirror-glass metal plate, frosted opal glass globe
- Style
- modern, scandinavian, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures
Size
Specifications
Luxurious modern wall sconce with Scandinavian design, featuring a chromed mirror-glass metal plate with frosted finish and a frosted opal glass globe that emits a warm glow.
Requires one G16 or A15 LED bulb with E26 base (bulb not included); installation guide included; recommended installation by certified electrician; handmade in Cowansville, Quebec; commercial grade.
- Color
- Frosted Chrome · gray
- Material
- Chromed mirror-glass metal plate, frosted opal glass globe
- Secondary
- glass
- Style
- modern, scandinavian, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, homewear
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 12x6x6 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures
Additional Attributes
- handmade
- modern
- Scandinavian design
- warm glow
- chrome finish
- frosted finish
- indoor use
- installation guide included
- commercial grade
- LED bulb required (not included)
- handmade in Quebec
- Luminaire Authentik
Product Insights
The Arch Frosted Chrome Wall Sconce delivers glare-free, high-CRI ambient light through a heavily frosted opal globe that eliminates hotspots, while its chromed mirror-glass backplate doubles light output without added glare. However, this diffusion sacrifices brightness—requiring a dimmable 800–1100 lumen LED—and the handcrafted Quebec assembly comes with a 4–6 week lead time and a premium price 63% above a comparable model.
Verified claims
- Diffusion
- The opal globe eliminates bulb visibility and hotspots, providing uniform light that the backplate reflects to enhance ambient glow.
- Color rendering
- The globe's glass is spectrally neutral, preserving a CRI of 90+ with quality LED bulbs.
- Light output
- The globe transmits 45–60% of bulb light; an 800–1100 lumen LED is needed for comfortable brightness.
- Brightness compensation
- The globe's 45–60% light transmission makes the fixture work best with a dimmable LED in the 800–1100 lumen range.
- Glare elimination
- Haze >99% eliminates hotspot, enabling eye-level mounting without discomfort.
- Dust concealment
- The frosted globe masks dust and fingerprints better than clear or glossy glass, so it can go weeks between wipe-downs.
- Durability
- Chrome plate resists scratches and corrosion; frosted finish hides wear.
- Mirror accent
- Chrome mirror-glass plate doubles light by reflecting globe and mirror.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-assembled to order by a 49-person team in a converted Quebec grocery store; 4-6 week lead time.
- Materials
- Quebec-sourced handcrafted opal glass provides >99% haze for hot-spot-free light.
- Material and optical performance
- Frosted opal glass delivers glare-free, high-CRI light while chrome plate resists wear and corrosion.
- Construction
- Thicker metal and hand assembly ensure commercial-grade durability.
- Glass globe
- Frosted opal glass globe diffuses light uniformly and hides dust and fingerprints for weeks between cleanings.
- Backplate
- Chromed mirror-glass backplate: commercial-grade, reflective, durable.
- Value
- At $715 CAD, costs 63% more than own Danoise 1505.
- Reflective capability
- Chromed backplate amplifies light when placed opposite a mirror.
- Build quality
- The frosted chrome finish makes scratches and fingerprints far less visible, and commercial-grade construction adds robustness.
- Design
- Reflective chrome backplate creates a dual day/night personality.
- Electrical requirements
- A standard junction box is required.
- Installation planning
- Professional installation recommended; 4-6 week lead time.
- Bulb and lighting
- Use a dimmable E26 LED bulb; the frosted globe emits soft ambient light that the mirrored backplate amplifies near mirrors.
- Cleaning
- Clean the chromed plate with a soft damp cloth and mild soap, then dry with microfiber; use glass cleaner or warm soapy water with a lint-free cloth on the frosted globe.
- Wattage
- Use a dimmable LED bulb max 10W (60W equiv) and 800-1100 lumens for comfortable brightness.
- Bulb shape
- Accepts A15 or G16 bulbs with an E26 base; the manufacturer offers a compatible 7W A15 dimmable LED.
- Light quality
- Glare-free (haze>99%); even light distribution; recommended 90+ CRI 2700K LED.
- Light distribution
- The frosted globe diffuses light in all directions, with most output from the front and sides and some upward and downward glow rather than a strict up/down beam, creating a warm, even ambient wash.
- 2700K compatibility
- The fixture's dimmable standard E26 socket accepts 2700K 90+ CRI LED bulbs to produce warm, accurate light.
- Finish and seams
- The chrome plate has a polished, mirror-like finish rather than brushed, and the handcrafted frosted globe may show only minimal, subtle artisanal seams.
Product record
- Title
- Arch Frosted Chrome Wall Sconce
- Brand
- Luminaire Authentik
- Price
- 715 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
Adding warm, sophisticated light to an indoor wall
This modern Scandinavian-style sconce emanates a warm glow and, with its frosted finish and chrome details, brings a sophisticated ambiance to indoor spaces. It is designed for indoor use only.[1]
Product comparison
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| Arch Frosted Chrome Wall Sconce: Choose this if you want a modern, Scandinavian-style indoor wall sconce with a luxe look — it pairs a frosted opal glass globe with a chromed mirror-glass backplate to cast a warm glow, and the handmade, commercial-grade fixture is built in Cowansville, Quebec. It suits indoor walls only (hardwired installation by a certified electrician is strongly recommended) and measures 12 inches high by 6 inches wide with a 5-inch globe; note the bulb is not included and handmade production means roughly 4 to 6 weeks before shipping.[1] | Krema Frosted Finish Chrome Wall Sconce: Choose this if you want a handmade, commercial-grade sconce with a sleek, Scandinavian-inspired look for an indoor wall, featuring a chromed mirror glass shade and a 5 inch frosted opal glass globe on a 12 inch oval backplate. It takes one variable-intensity LED bulb with an E26 base up to 100 W equivalent (not included), and installation by a certified electrician is strongly recommended. Because it is handmade in Cowansville, Quebec, allow roughly 4 to 6 weeks before it ships, with some variation around holidays.[2] | Arbour Cream Onyx Wall Sconce: Choose this if you want a hand-sculpted natural-stone accent for an indoor wall: each piece features translucent cream onyx with natural veining that glows warmly when lit, mounted on a matte cream metal backplate at 12 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 3.5 inches deep. It is handmade in Cowansville, Quebec, and needs one variable-intensity LED bulb with an E26 base (up to 100 W equivalent, sold separately), with certified-electrician installation strongly recommended. Note that onyx colour intensity and veining cannot be predicted piece to piece, so expect one-of-a-kind variation, and allow roughly 4 to 6 weeks before shipment.[3,4,5,6] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing wall sconce with a tall vertical rounded-rectangle metal backplate and a single circular frosted light globe mounted on the lower front.
- Backplate shapeVertical rounded-rectangle backplate with a semicircular top and rounded bottom edges, seen facing the viewer.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.31 · h 0.66 (high) - Backplate finishSmooth cool grey metallic finish with a subtle reflective sheen and a narrow highlighted rim along the top edge.
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x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.31 · h 0.66 (high) - Light globeSingle circular frosted globe mounted on the lower front of the backplate, appearing as an opaque warm-lit disc.
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x 0.34 · y 0.55 · w 0.29 · h 0.29 (high) - Globe illuminationGlobe emits a warm yellow-orange light producing a soft radial gradient from center outward toward its edge.
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x 0.34 · y 0.55 · w 0.29 · h 0.29 (high) - Shadow and depthSoft shadow and darker crescent visible on the backplate to the globe's right, indicating slight offset and depth between globe and plate.
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x 0.51 · y 0.58 · w 0.17 · h 0.17 (medium) - Mounting hiddenNo visible screws or external mounting hardware on the exposed face; globe covers lower mounting area.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background, centered composition with even lighting and minimal cast shadow.
- Shot compositionSconce centered vertically and horizontally within the frame with large white negative space surrounding it.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or mounting surface.
- LightingEven studio lighting; the globe is lit and casts a soft shadow to the right onto the backplate and background.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp edges and clear detail; slight vignette absent.
Colors
cool chrome grey· backplate#AEB2BCwarm frosted yellow· globe#FFDA93- Backplate shapeVertical rounded-rectangle backplate with a semicircular top and rounded bottom edges, seen facing the viewer.