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
The Nopal Asymmetrical Light Fixture by Luminaire Authentik is a 395 CAD, in-stock, hardwired interior wall/ceiling fixture whose core promise is a hand-blown opal glass globe—formed from a single exhaled breath and varying about ±3–5 mm—that diffuses light with >99% haze, completely hiding the bulb and producing a uniform, shadow-free, glareless glow through microscopic particles embedded in the glass volume, so its softness does not fade or degrade like painted or filmed diffusers; it projects only 6 in from a 12 in back plate, mounts as a wall sconce or ceiling semi-flush, supports off-axis clusters of two or three at varied heights, fits A15 or G16 E26 bulbs in its 5-inch globe with 1.5 in clearance, maintains CRI 90+ with quality LEDs, works with standard phase-cut LED wall dimmers, and with a dim-to-warm G16 or A15 E26 LED slides from 2800K at full brightness to a 2000K amber glow, though it ships without a bulb and needs a purpose-built dimmable E26 bulb. Seven colorways—Black through Clay Red, including Matte Beige, Matte Linen, Matte Clay, and the separate Clay Red—all ship in one size at the flat 395 CAD with no upcharge; the standard globe is frosted opal while clear, clay, and smoke glass are offered on some Nopal models, and only three of the seven colorways carry a matte finish. It is rated for dry interiors only, not bathrooms or covered porches, with no damp or wet rating, hardwired through the canopy with supply already at the mount point and no plug-in option; the 1–2 week lead time covers 8–10 hours of artisan labor, and replacement globes and repair parts come directly from the atelier. Main tradeoffs: hand-blown globes vary by roughly ±3–5 mm so units installed together differ slightly; the fixture diffuses a soft, even glow rather than throwing a focused, directional beam; and cheap dim-to-warm bulbs tint green mid-range and can drop out near 5% output.
Verified claims
- Hand-blown variations
- Hand-blown from a single exhaled breath, so each globe varies about ±3–5 mm.
- Light diffusion
- The Nopal's hand-blown opal glass has a haze factor above 99%, completely hiding the bulb and producing a uniform, shadow-free, glareless glow.
- Durability
- The opal glass diffuses light through microscopic particles embedded in the glass volume, so its soft, even glow won't fade or degrade the way painted or filmed diffusers can.
- Lead time
- The 1–2 week lead time covers 8–10 hours of artisan labor per fixture.
- Replacement parts
- Replacement globes and repair parts come directly from the Luminaire Authentik atelier.
- Required bulb
- Ships without a bulb; needs a dim-to-warm G16 or A15 E26 LED for the warm shift.
- Dim-to-warm
- With a dim-to-warm LED it slides from 2800K at full brightness to a 2000K amber glow.
- Dimming quality
- Cheap dim-to-warm bulbs tint green mid-range and can drop out near 5% output.
- Dimmer compatibility
- Dim-to-warm bulbs for this fixture work with standard phase-cut LED wall dimmers.
- Color performance
- Maintains CRI 90+ with quality LEDs and works well with dim-to-warm bulbs.
- Beam direction
- Diffuses a soft, even glow rather than throwing a focused, directional beam.
- Mounting flexibility
- The Nopal can be mounted on either a wall or a ceiling, working as a wall sconce or a ceiling-mounted semi-flush fixture.
- Clustering
- Cluster two or three units off-axis at varied heights to read as one composition.
- Depth
- Projects only 6 in from a 12 in back plate, suiting corridors and low ceilings.
- Location rating
- Rated for dry interiors only, not bathrooms or covered porches.
- Installation
- Hardwired through the canopy; supply must already reach the mount point.
- Color pricing
- All seven colorways ship in one size at one flat 395 CAD, all in stock
- Matte finish
- Only three of the seven colorways carry a matte finish: Matte Beige, Matte Linen, Matte Clay
- Clay colorways
- Matte Clay and Clay Red are two separate clay colorways at the same 395 CAD
- Glass finish
- Ships with a frosted opal globe; clear, clay, and smoke glass are offered on some Nopal models
- Bulb fit
- Both A15 and G16 E26 bulbs fit the 5-inch globe with 1.5 in clearance.
- Bulb appearance
- Opal glass dissolves the bulb outline, so G16 and A15 cast the same soft glow.
- Bulb sourcing
- Ships without a bulb; the dim-to-warm glow needs a purpose-built dimmable E26 bulb.
- Wiring
- Hardwired only with no plug-in option — the mounting location needs an existing wiring supply.
- Matched sets
- Hand-blown globes vary by roughly ±3–5 mm, so units installed together differ slightly.
- Damp rating
- Indoor-only with no damp or wet rating, so bathrooms and covered porches are out.
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.[1,5]
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 |