on your desk. Its conical brass shade has that warm, collected-over-time quality that antique brass brings, with the bonus of directional adjustment so you're not washing your entire desk in light. The simple silhouette works equally well in minimal, maximalist, or transitional settings, though it truly shines alongside wood furniture or paired with darker walls. Best suited for focused work areas where you want ambient warmth without visual clutter. Fair warning: antique brass develops a natural patina over time, which some embrace and others prefer to polish back occasionally.