De Castelli Aare Wall Lamp

The De Castelli Aare wall lamp is a slim metal sconce from De Castelli in Italy, designed by Alexander Purcell Rodrigues. A slit runs down its center, so the sheet metal reads like a rock face split open. Every De Castelli Aare wall light is finished with a manual erosion technique that gives the surface a weathered, stone-like texture.

A sconce shaped by the Aare Gorge

The design takes its name from the Aare Gorge in Switzerland, where a river fed by melting glaciers cut deep into limestone after the last ice age. The erosion applied to the metal echoes that process, and the center slit gives the lamp the form of landscape sculpted by ice. Light works its way out through the opening, much as it entered the cracks of the gorge.

Sizes and finishes

The Aare comes in three heights, each with the same slim 17 cm width and 8 cm depth. Finishes are offered in brass, copper and stainless steel, each with its own surface treatments.

• De Castelli Aare 45: 7w x 3d x 18h inches (17w x 8d x 45h cm)
• De Castelli Aare 80 wall light: 7w x 3d x 30h inches (17w x 8d x 80h cm)
• Tallest size: 6.7w x 3.1d x 47h inches (17w x 8d x 120h cm)
• Brass: Deerosion H8 or Delabre F2
• Copper: Deerosion H8 or Delabre G5
• Stainless steel: Deerosion H8 or Delabre B E5
• Lead time for the 45 and 80 sizes: 63 to 84 days, or 7 to 14 days when in stock

Where it fits

The narrow profile suits living rooms, bedrooms, halls and offices. The shorter sizes work as accents beside a mirror or door, and the 120 cm height can run along a hallway wall or beside a bed. Browse more modern lighting or see the full De Castelli metal furniture collection.

FAQ

Does Ultra Modern ship to the US for free?

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Where can I see technical details and finish samples?

A product data sheet is listed for the Aare wall lamp. Separate finish documents are also listed for brass, copper and stainless steel, so you can review each metal before choosing.