line drawing and dimensions for apparatus horsehair sconce

Horsehair 2 Sconce

Made in United States

Wefts of natural horsehair meet etched glass and brass in an unexpected marriage of organic texture and refined metalwork. This wall sconce explores the tension between sensual materiality and architectural form.

Choice of four horsehair colors—Palomino, Jet Black, Flaxen, or Silver
Four metal finishes available—Aged Brass, Blackened Brass, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, or Tarnished Silver
Hand-finished in New York by Apparatus artisans
Distinctive material presence creates visual depth

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APP-HORSEHAIR-2

Product Details

Horsehair Sconce

close up of an apparatus horsehair sconce

Mixed Materials

The Horsehair Sconce combines wefts of horsehair with brass and etched glass. Together, this mix of materials delivers depth to any space, elevating the overall style of the room and enabling a blend of modes and eras.

apparatus horsehair sconce in a dark room

close up of an apparatus horsehair sconce with tarnished silver metal and flaxen hair

apparatus horsehair sconce on a soft grey background

apparatus horsehair sconce on a black background

Overview

Horsehair Sconce by Gabriel Hendifar for Apparatus represents a robust study of material that evokes the grace and strength of its equine contributor. Wefts of horsehair are combined with brass and etched glass, implying a structural, weight-bearing function for the coarse hair.

Reference

The sensual versus the machine-made
Horses by Steven Klein
Riding tack

Materials

Wefts of horsehair in Palomino, Jet Black, or Flaxen implying structural function
Metal form in Aged Brass, Blackened Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, or Tarnished Silver cast to appear draped over a peg

About Apparatus

Founded in 2012, Apparatus creates bespoke furnishings and lighting that revolt against the corporatization of design. The company’s distinctive catalog is created with sensual materials like marble, suede, horsehair, lacquer, and porcelain combined with patinated brass. Embracing a tradition of studio craftsmanship, each piece is hand-finished and assembled in New York.