Luminaire Authentik
Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture
The Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture is a handcrafted indoor lighting unit from Luminaire Authentik that mounts as a wall sconce or ceiling fixture. It features an asymmetrical metallic frame topped with a hand-blown frosted glass globe and requires one E26-base LED bulb (G16 or A15), not included. Dimensions are 12 by 11 inches with a depth of 6 inches (globe diameter 5 inches); it is handmade in Cowansville, Quebec and rated for commercial use.
- Material
- Metallic frame and hand-blown glass globe
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures
Size
Specifications
Avant-garde asymmetrical light fixture with metallic frame and hand-blown glass globe, suitable for indoor use as sconce or ceiling mount.
Can be mounted as sconce or ceiling. Requires G16 or A15 LED bulb with E26 base (not included). Indoor use only. Commercial grade. Handmade in Quebec. Installation guide included.
- Material
- Metallic frame and hand-blown glass globe
- Secondary
- glass
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures
Additional Attributes
- avant-garde
- geometric
- asymmetrical
- hand-blown glass globe
- metallic frame
- sconce/ceiling mount
- indoor use
- handmade in Quebec
- commercial grade
- requires E26 base LED bulb
Product Insights
Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture by Luminaire Authentik is a 395 CAD, in-stock, made-to-order wall or ceiling light whose defining feature is an asymmetrical, avant-garde silhouette named for Mexico's nopal prickly-pear cactus and drawn as a geometric yet flowing quotation of cacti and rock formations, hand-built by founder Maude Rondeau as a counter to mass production. Its promise is sculptural, glare-free ambience: a hand-blown opal glass globe exhaled in a single breath, each varying about ±3–5 mm, with haze factor above 99%, fully hides the bulb and gives a uniform, glareless 300-degree wash, and a dim-to-warm G16 or A15 E26 LED can slide output from 2800K at full brightness to a 2000K amber glow on standard phase-cut LED wall dimmers, though the fixture ships without that bulb and its 5-inch globe reads as accent ambience rather than room-filling light. The main tradeoff is a hardwired-only, dry-interior object: it needs existing wiring and a certified electrician is recommended, there is no plug-in option, it is for dry interiors only and excludes bathrooms and covered porches, exterior placement needs the exterior-finish Nopal, it ships with a hand-blown frosted opal glass globe while clear, clay or smoke glass appears on some Nopal models, and its twice-yearly refreshed colour program drawn from fashion and the Eastern Townships landscape plus its custom made-to-order nature mean subtle piece-to-piece variation is expected.
Verified claims
- Design story
- Named for Mexico's nopal prickly-pear cactus: a geometric yet flowing shape drawn from cacti and rock
- Asymmetry
- The asymmetrical, avant-garde silhouette is the Nopal collection's defining feature.
- Mounting flexibility
- Mounts on either a wall or a ceiling: a vertical sculpture on the wall, a radial form overhead.
- Provenance
- Founder Maude Rondeau hand-builds each lamp as a counter to mass production.
- Made to order
- Each Nopal is custom made to order, so subtle piece-to-piece variation is expected.
- Hand-blown variations
- Hand-blown from a single exhaled breath, so each globe varies about ±3–5 mm
- Colour program
- Colour range is refreshed twice a year, drawn from fashion and the Eastern Townships landscape
- Design lineage
- The form is a formal quotation of Mexico's cacti and rock formations, geometric yet flowing.
- Light diffusion
- Hand-blown opal glass with a haze factor above 99% fully hides the bulb and gives a uniform, glareless glow.
- Dim-to-warm
- With a dim-to-warm LED it slides from 2800K at full brightness to a 2000K amber glow.
- Bulb fit
- Both A15 and G16 E26 bulbs fit the 5-inch globe with 1.5 in clearance.
- Wiring
- Hardwired only with no plug-in option — the mounting location needs an existing wiring supply.
- Light output
- The 5-inch globe reads as accent ambience, not room-filling light.
- Glass finish
- Ships with a hand-blown frosted opal glass globe; clear, clay and smoke glass on some Nopal models
- Bulb appearance
- Opal glass dissolves the bulb outline; both G16 and A15 spread a 300-degree wash.
- Required bulb
- Ships without a bulb; the warm shift comes from a dim-to-warm G16 or A15 E26 LED, not the fixture.
- Dimmer compatibility
- Dim-to-warm bulbs for this fixture work with standard phase-cut LED wall dimmers.
- Installation
- Installation by a certified electrician is recommended, even with the included guide.
- Location rating
- Dry interiors only — no bathrooms or covered porches; exterior placement needs the exterior-finish Nopal.
Product record
- Title
- Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture
- Brand
- Luminaire Authentik
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Setting a warm, ambient mood with a sculptural wall sconce
Mount this asymmetrical wall fixture when you want lighting that doubles as an artistic piece and casts a warm, soft glow. Its glass ball diffuser spreads gentle, pleasant light across the wall, and the included Tala Sphere type bulb can be dimmed to recreate the warm glow of a candle flame for cozy evenings.[1,2,3,4]
Versatile accent lighting for indoor living spaces
This asymmetrical fixture can be displayed as a wall sconce or mounted on the ceiling, making it a flexible choice for lighting bedrooms, dining rooms, or living rooms. It is intended for indoor use only, and installation by a certified electrician is strongly recommended. An installation guide is included.[2,5]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture: Choose this if you want a sculptural, handcrafted accent light: the asymmetrical metal backplate and hand-blown glass globe are described as evoking Mexico's rock formations and wild cactus, and the glass ball diffuses a soft, warm, dimmable glow suited to bedrooms, dining rooms, or living rooms. It mounts on a wall or ceiling, is commercial grade and cULus Listed, and comes in one size with seven color options from Black to Matte Clay and Clay Red. Note it is for indoor use only, requires one G16 or A15 LED bulb with an E26 base that is not included, professional installation is strongly recommended, and because it is handmade in Cowansville, Quebec, expect roughly 1 to 2 weeks before it ships.[1,2,3,5,6] | Arbour Cream Onyx Wall Sconce: Choose this if you want a hand-sculpted onyx wall sconce, handmade in Cowansville, Quebec, whose translucent cream stone shade shows natural veining and casts a warm glow for a chic, opulent ambience. It measures 12 inches high by 6 inches wide by 3.5 inches deep, is for indoor use only, and requires one variable-intensity E26 LED bulb up to 100 W equivalent (not included), with installation by a certified electrician strongly recommended. Note that because each piece is handmade, onyx colour intensity and veining cannot be predicted, and you should allow roughly 4 to 6 weeks before it ships.[7,8] | Arch Wall Sconce: Choose this if you want a modern, Scandinavian-style accent light with a slim arch plate and hand-blown opal glass globe that casts a warm, diffuse glow on the wall. It is handmade to order in Cowansville, Quebec, in a one-size format (12 inches long by 6 inches wide by 6 inches deep) with a range of matte and glossy finish colors applied through a baked-on paint process, and it can be installed facing up or down. Note it is intended for indoor use only, ships after roughly one to two weeks of handmade production, and requires one G16 or A15 LED bulb with an E26 base that the merchant listing says is not included.[9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Wall-mounted asymmetrical metal backplate with a centered frosted spherical glass globe protruding from the plate; matte finish with soft shadowing from the globe.
- Backplate shapeAsymmetrical organic-shaped flat backplate with gently undulating rounded edges and a matte smooth finish visible as even, low-sheen surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Globe diffuserSpherical frosted glass globe mounted at the center of the backplate, opaque white appearance and soft shadow cast onto the backplate.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.16 · w 0.17 · h 0.17 (high) - Mounting relationshipGlobe projects outward from the backplate and creates a radial soft shadow on the plate below and slightly to the lower-left.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Styled interior scene showing a textured plaster wall, a curvy framed mirror at right, a rectangular plinth with stacked books and two small decorative stones, and soft directional lighting creating gentle shadows.
- Wall textureTextured plaster wall with warm beige-peach tones and subtle tonal variation across the surface.
- Mirror frameCream-colored wavy rectangular mirror frame visible at right edge with a smooth, rounded profile and a glossy or satin finish producing a soft shadow on the wall.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.56 (high) - Shelf and objectsRectangular plinth or shelf at the bottom with two stacked magazines or books and two small round decorative stones arranged on the left of the books.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.82 · w 0.92 · h 0.14 (high) - Book spine text 1“IDEAT”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.86 · w 0.26 · h 0.05 (high) - Book cover text 2“canape”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.82 · w 0.30 · h 0.07 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from upper right producing gentle highlights on the mirror frame and subtle shadows from the globe and stones onto the wall and shelf.
Colors
warm taupe· backplatefrosted white· globe#D5CEC8- Backplate shapeAsymmetrical organic-shaped flat backplate with gently undulating rounded edges and a matte smooth finish visible as even, low-sheen surface.
- 02
Product
Wall-mounted asymmetrical backplate with a circular opaline diffuser that emits warm light; mounted on a textured plaster wall, visible from an oblique frontal angle.
- Asymmetrical backplateFlat, irregular rounded backplate with an organic, slightly squarish silhouette and gently curved edges mounted flush to the wall; finish appears matte and slightly warm-taupe in color.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Spherical diffuserTranslucent spherical globe diffuser centered over the backplate, glowing with a warm cream-yellow light; surface appears smooth and evenly luminous.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Wall mountingFixture is mounted directly to the wall with no visible arm or exposed fasteners on the visible side; globe projects slightly forward from the backplate creating a soft shadow on the wall.
- Light cast and shadowWarm diffused light from the globe creates a soft, circular illumination on the surrounding backplate and textured wall, with subtle gradated shadows away from the fixture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the fixture installed on a textured plaster wall with a wavy-framed mirror at right, a narrow console with stacked books and decorative stones below; warm directional lighting and soft shadows create an ambient setting.
- Textured wallWarm beige/taupe plaster wall with a subtly mottled, fine-grain texture visible across the frame.
- Wavy mirror frameCurved, thick cream-colored mirror frame with an undulating organic outline occupying the right side of the image; mirror surface reflects a pleated curtain.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.58 (high) - Console and decorNarrow horizontal console surface at bottom with a small stack of two smooth decorative stones to the left and a small stack of magazines or books toward center-right on the console.
3 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.86 · w 0.92 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.09 · y 0.88 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.86 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Book spine text“IDEAT”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.90 · w 0.18 · h 0.04 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from the fixture and/or external source produces gentle highlights and elongated soft shadows on the wall and console, contributing to a warm ambient scene.
- Image framingOblique frontal lifestyle shot with the fixture in the upper-left quadrant and decorative elements occupying the lower and right portions; no people are present.
Colors
warm taupe· backplatewarm cream· globe diffuser- Asymmetrical backplateFlat, irregular rounded backplate with an organic, slightly squarish silhouette and gently curved edges mounted flush to the wall; finish appears matte and slightly warm-taupe in color.
Variants
7 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3952694 | Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture - Black - One Size | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 3952695 | Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture - White - One Size | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 3952696 | Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture - Matte Beige - One Size | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 3952697 | Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture - Matte Linen - One Size | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4494438 | Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture - Sesame - One Size | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4493412 | Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture - Matte Clay - One Size | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4493413 | Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture - Clay Red - One Size | CA$395.00 | Yes |