{"product_id":"visual-comfort-basden-16-tail-sconce-in-antiqueburnished-brass-and-natural-rattan","title":"Visual Comfort Basden Tail Sconce","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecorative wall sconces often fall flat because they look strong in isolation but lose their presence on the wall â€” either too small to register or too fussy to sit quietly alongside other design moves. Getting that balance right matters, especially in spaces where the lighting is part of the interior story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decorative wall lights, the things worth considering are proportion, material contrast, and light quality. A fabric shade diffuses light softly, casting a warm ambient glow rather than directing a focused beam â€” ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, corridors, and hospitality interiors where atmosphere matters more than task illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Visual Comfort Basden Tail Sconce is a hardwired decorative wall light designed by Chapman \u0026amp; Myers. Its defining feature is an elongated vertical rod â€” the \"tail\" â€” partially wrapped in natural rattan with visible horizontal banding, extending both above and below the horizontal mounting arm. A rectangular backplate with a stepped, inset decorative frame mounts flush to the wall over a standard electrical junction box. A white fabric shade in a tapered drum silhouette sits at the top of the assembly, providing soft, diffused ambient light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design plays on material contrast: the organic warmth of natural woven rattan against antique-burnished brass metalwork. The result is a transitional aesthetic that sits comfortably between coastal and classic interiors â€” the kind of piece that works in a Spanish villa as readily as a London townhouse. Because rattan is a natural material, subtle variation in colour tone between units is expected and part of the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Basden Tail Sconce is rated IP20, making it suitable for dry interior locations only â€” living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and similar spaces. It is designed for hardwired installation; the solid rectangular backplate is sized to cover a standard wall electrical junction box. Lamp type and wattage should be confirmed at point of specification to ensure compatibility with your chosen dimming setup. The fixture is not supplied with a lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Lightsource Studio, we work with architects, interior designers, and self-builders to make sure decorative pieces like this land well in the real world â€” right position, right circuit, right dimmer. The Basden is part of a curated portfolio of design-led lighting chosen for its specification credibility as much as its aesthetic. If you need help confirming lamp compatibility or coordinating delivery around your project programme, we're here for that conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Visual Comfort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56286647583046,"sku":"20211495","price":405.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/8982\/3558\/files\/CHD2083ABNRTL.jpg?v=1775134120","url":"https:\/\/www.lightsourcestudio.es\/en\/products\/visual-comfort-basden-16-tail-sconce-in-antiqueburnished-brass-and-natural-rattan","provider":"Lightsource Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}