Marc Fish
Pair of Mokume Gane Wall Sconces, 2026
3500 year old bog oak, bronze and black lacquer
108 H x 40 W x 25 D cm
42.5 H x 15.7 W x 9.8 D in
42.5 H x 15.7 W x 9.8 D in
Description
The Mokume-Gane globe sconce reads as a quiet collision of elemental forces - earth, fire, and time - distilled into a single, restrained object. The curvilinear cradles are formed from bog oak, its surface darkened almost to black by centuries spent underground. The timber carries a natural gravitas: dense, matte, and softly absorptive of light. It acts as an anchor for the piece, grounding it both materially and emotionally. The bog oak doesn’t shout; it holds space, allowing the other elements to speak. Against this depth sits the Mokume-Gane finish, alive with movement. The flowing, stratified metal surface introduces warmth and complexity, its rippling patterns revealing the history of heat, pressure, and repeated forging. There’s a sense of controlled chaos here — the metal looks molten, almost geological, as if it has been coaxed rather than forced into form. This finish becomes the visual hinge of the piece, bridging the stillness of the wood with the glow of the light. The hand-blown glass globe completes the narrative. Slightly irregular and softly luminous, it deliberately resists industrial perfection. Its presence clearly references fire and heat - not just as a light source, but as a reminder of the transformative energy required to create the metalwork itself. When illuminated, the globe feels like an ember suspended in space, animating the surrounding materials rather than overpowering them.Join our mailing list
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