Nopal onyx asymmetrical light fixture product image (primary)
Wall-mounted sconce with an irregular round cream-colored onyx backplate and a centrally mounted frosted white glass globe diffuser casting a soft shadow to the right.

Luminaire Authentik

Nopal Onyx Asymmetrical Light Fixture

CA$575.00CAD
In Stock

The Nopal Onyx Asymmetrical Light Fixture is a handmade indoor lighting unit that can be installed as a wall sconce or ceiling mount. It features a natural onyx stone backplate cut and polished by hand, paired with a hand-blown frosted opal glass globe. It requires one G16 or A15 LED bulb with an E26 base (not included), measures 11 inches wide by 12 inches high by 6 inches deep, with a 5-inch globe diameter, and weighs 5.8 lb. Suitable for indoor use only, it is handmade in Cowansville, Quebec and is commercial grade.

Material
Natural onyx stone and hand-blown opal glass
Style
modern
Category
Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures

Color

Cream

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

Handcrafted asymmetrical light fixture made from natural onyx stone with a hand-blown frosted opal glass globe, for indoor use. Features unique veining and a warm, elegant aesthetic.

Can be mounted as a sconce or ceiling light. Requires one G16 or A15 LED bulb (not included). Matte finish canopy. Installation guide included. Commercial grade.

Material
Natural onyx stone and hand-blown opal glass
Secondary
glass
Style
modern
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Dimensions
12x11x6 in
Category
Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures

Additional Attributes

  • handcrafted
  • asymmetrical design
  • natural onyx stone
  • hand-blown frosted opal glass
  • matte finish canopy
  • indoor use
  • commercial grade
  • installation guide included
  • made in Canada
  • unique veining
  • requires LED bulb (not included)

Product Insights

The Nopal Onyx Asymmetrical Light Fixture from Luminaire Authentik is a hand-carved, hand-cut onyx sconce inspired by Mexican cacti and rock formations, crafted in a converted Quebec schoolhouse. Each piece produces a unique light print through onyx and opal diffusion, offering a soft, glare-free glow via frosted opal glass that won't yellow. Made with the same quality onyx as the Armani hotel in Milan and polished with diamond grinders for moisture and grime resistance, its asymmetrical silhouette makes off-center placement appear intentional. However, it transmits only 45-60% of bulb light, requiring 800-1100 lumen LED bulbs for sufficient brightness.

Verified claims

Light print
No two Nopal fixtures produce the same glowing light print due to hand-cut onyx and opal diffusion.
Hand carving
Hand-carved with diamond grinders for a polished surface that repels moisture and grime.
Material quality
Hand-cut onyx of the same quality used in the Armani hotel in Milan.
Design inspiration
The asymmetrical silhouette is a biophilic abstraction of Mexican cacti and rock formations.
Brightness tradeoff
Transmits 45-60% of bulb light; recommend 800-1100 lumen LED for sufficient brightness.
Design story
Inspired by Mexican landscapes, crafted in a converted Quebec schoolhouse.
Design narrative
Geometric abstraction of Mexican cacti with straight and curved variants, handcrafted in Quebec, incorporating biophilic design.
Workshop origin
Handmade to order in a converted schoolhouse in Cowansville, Quebec, within 10–12 weeks.
Editorial recognition
Azure Magazine designates Luminaire Authentik an industry leader and designer favourite.
Asymmetry
Asymmetry makes off-center placement appear intentional.
Versatility
Mounts on wall or ceiling; sloped ceiling requires an adapter kit.
Light quality
Frosted opal glass gives a soft, glare-free glow with slight brightness variations.
Cleaning
Clean the onyx backplate with warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth.
Opal glass
Opal glass globe won't yellow or peel over thousands of hours.
Onyx finish
Diamond-ground polish seals the onyx surface.
Bulb fit
Requires G16 or A15 E26-base LED bulbs up to 100W equivalent.
Dimming
Dimmable only with dimmable LED bulb and LED-rated dimmer switch.

Product record

Title
Nopal Onyx Asymmetrical Light Fixture
Brand
Luminaire Authentik
Price
575 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Nopal onyx asymmetrical light fixture product image (primary)
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Product

Wall-mounted sconce with an irregular round cream-colored onyx backplate and a centrally mounted frosted white glass globe diffuser casting a soft shadow to the right.

  • Backplate shape and materialAsymmetrical round backplate with an irregular organic outline made of a translucent cream-beige stone with visible layered veining and slight surface texture.
    1 regionx 0.17 · y 0.07 · w 0.39 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Central globe diffuserSmooth spherical frosted white glass globe mounted at the center of the backplate, appearing opaque and matte with even diffuse light.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.17 · w 0.27 · h 0.27 (high)
  • Mounting/offset and shadowGlobe and backplate sit slightly off the wall, casting a distinct soft shadow to the lower-right on the wall surface.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Surface finish detailBackplate shows subtle translucency and mottled mineral patterns with lighter and darker streaks across its face.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (medium)

Other

Photographic staging on a warm terracotta wall with directional lighting from the upper left producing soft shadows; image is a vertical composition with a narrow architectural recess on the right.

  • Background wall colorMatte terracotta-colored painted wall used as a backdrop for the fixture.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Architectural recessNarrow vertical recessed panel or corner on the right edge of the frame with a slightly darker tone and textured paint.
    1 regionx 0.78 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowDirectional light from upper-left creating a soft highlight on the globe and a pronounced rounded shadow to the lower-right of the fixture.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (medium)
  • Shot compositionVertical portrait framing with the fixture positioned in the upper-left quadrant and large empty negative space below.

Colors

cream onyx· backplate#DDD5D2frosted white· globe diffuser#D2CBC4
Nopal onyx asymmetrical light fixture product image 2
02

Product

Wall-mounted sconce with a vertically oriented oval stone backplate and a circular frosted glass globe that overlaps the right side of the backplate and emits warm light.

  • Backplate shapeVertically oriented oval disk mounted flush to the wall, slightly asymmetrical with visible natural stone veining and texture.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Backplate materialTranslucent cream-beige stone with irregular internal striations and a matte, slightly polished surface that transmits light variably.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Globe diffuserCircular frosted white glass globe mounted overlapping the right side of the oval backplate, fully illuminated and appearing opaque when lit.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high)
  • IlluminationGlobe emits a warm white light that creates a soft halo and casts a faint rounded shadow below and slightly left of the globe on the backplate and wall.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium)
  • Mounting and hardwareNo visible external screws or mounting hardware on the visible face; globe appears attached directly to the backplate with hidden mount.Partial

Other

Product photographed on a warm terracotta painted interior corner with directional lighting that produces soft shadows and a subtle vignette.

  • BackgroundTwo-tone terracotta-painted walls forming an interior corner behind the fixture, darker on the right plane and lighter on the left plane.
    2 regionsx 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shadowing and lightingSoft, warm studio lighting with a visible shadow cast by the fixture onto the wall below and to the left, and subtle falloff toward image edges.
  • Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view showing the fixture mounted on the left wall plane near a corner, product centered vertically in the upper half of the image.

Colors

warm cream beige· backplate#E3CAABwarm frosted white· globe
Nopal onyx asymmetrical light fixture product image 3
03

Product

Close-up views of a wall-mounted light fixture showing a large irregular circular onyx backplate with a frosted spherical bulb, a short cylindrical white socket/cup, a small polished metal ring at the bulb base, and thin decorative wire loops attached to the socket assembly.

  • Backplate materialLarge irregular circular backplate made of translucent pale creamy stone with visible crystalline veining and slightly uneven texture consistent with onyx or a similar stone.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Frosted globe bulbSmooth frosted spherical bulb mounted on the socket, matte finish that diffuses light evenly.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Cylindrical socket/cupShort cylindrical socket/cup in a matte off-white finish that extends slightly from the wall toward the bulb.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Polished metal ringNarrow polished metal ring at the junction between the bulb and socket, reflective chrome-like finish.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Decorative wire loopsSeveral thin bent wire loops in a light-colored metal or coated finish radiating from the socket and partially overlaying the inner cup.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Concave inner cupShallow concave circular inner cup behind the socket, same off-white finish as the socket, forming a recessed mounting surface.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)

Other

Two-panel composite crop showing a close-up top arc of the stone backplate and a lower panel with the full fixture; warm directional lighting casts soft shadows on a terracotta-colored wall.

  • Two-panel compositionImage is presented as two stacked panels: the top panel is a tight crop of the stone backplate edge and the bottom panel shows the fixture and more of the backplate.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Background surfaceMatte terracotta-colored painted wall behind the fixture visible around the backplate edges.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.68 · w 1.00 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from upper-left creates a soft shadow of the backplate and socket on the wall and enhances translucency of the stone.
  • Image crop and focusShallow depth of field with sharp focus on the stone texture and fixture components; edges of the stone extend beyond frame in the top panel.

Colors

creamy onyx· onyx backplatematte off-white· socket and inner cup#E4DBD2frosted white· globe bulb#C5BDBApolished chrome· metal ring#DBCEC1

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/decor/lighting/wall-sconces-lights/nopal-onyx-asymmetrical-light-fixture--18453-23404033?colourId=0
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