Vence Sconce Seconds by Athena Calderone & Simone Bodmer-Turner

*This listing is for seconds of the Vence Sconce. Each piece is uniquely imperfect.

The Vence Sconce, designed by Athena Calderone and Simone Bodmer-Turner, is offered here as a very limited run of seconds. Inspired by shells often found in old European churches, the artisanal piece is a decorative ode to the holy water basins at Chapelle du Rosarie—a small church in the hillside north of Nice that was the iconic artist Henri Matisse’s final project for his nurse, caretaker, and muse Sister Jacques-Marie.

As with any handmade object, there are always slight variations in shape, texture, and finish. No two are ever the same which is also part of the charm! But recently, a few sconces came out of the kiln with more of those variances than usual. They are still incredibly beautiful, of course, so after Simone's team made some thoughtful repairs, we decided to offer these perfectly imperfect beauties as seconds with a reduced price tag.

Upon close inspection, you may see evidence of the repairs, often more times on the backside than the outward-facing front. Sconces from Group I through to Group M became warped in the kiln rendering the cavity where the lighting kit is usually installed too shallow. These are listed at 65% off because they are fit solely for sculpture use and not suitable for lighting. All of these sconces are beautiful in their own unique way and we're excited to see them live on in your spaces.

Dimensions: Approximately 20.5“ H x 9.5” W.
Opening in the back for lighting: 2 1/4” x 4 1/4" *If applicable

Finish: Textured White Clay

Materials: Clay, UL-certified LED light insert
Can be displayed as a sculpture or installed as a sconce using the included hardwire kit. Please note if installed as a sconce, the hardwire may be slightly visible as each piece is unique. *If applicable

Display: Sculpture or Light Sconce *If applicable

Hardwire: UL-certified LED light insert *If applicable

This is a one-of-a-kind item and therefore each one is unique. Variations in color, texture, size, and shape should be expected.

This item is fulfilled via standard ground shipping.

This item is made to order by hand, all sales are final. View our complete Return Policy in our FAQs.

This item will ship within 5-10 business days.

Vence Sconce [Seconds]