Notch

Notch casts light from the top or bottom, and from its core, thanks to the cube-shaped hollow cut out of its open, rectangular, column-like shade—yet the light source remains mysteriously concealed. In addition to enhancing the aesthetic qualities of the fixture itself, the contrasting finishes on the interior and exterior also improve the light; as the LEDs reflect off of the interior surfaces, they pick up some of the color and shine, adding nuance and depth to the overall environment.

The Collection

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Browse the collection of beloved sconce. Available in 2 finishes and 3 voltage levels.

Working Holiday Silver Lake — Los Angeles, CA

Notch sconce, matte black

The Mystery Hollow

Designed in collaboration with our friends at Rockwell Group, Notch’s rectangular, columnar shade features an unusual, cube-shaped void that exposes the rich metallic finish of the interior. The effect is both a brilliant contrast and a subtle reflective shine, although the actual source of light mysteriously remains hidden from view.

Collaboration

David Rockwell

Architect & Founder, Rockwell Group

Together, the two firms reinterpreted basic geometric forms as minimalist sculpture, using solid, luxury materials to transform the circle and the square into expressions of poetic simplicity. The result of a long collaborative relationship creating customized luminaires for a diverse range of our projects. Rockwell Group and RBW have taken pure geometric forms like spheres and cubes and softened them with poetic simplicity. Through variations in configuration and light, the three minimalist suspension and wall-mounted fixtures solve for a number of needs.

Events

05/19/2023

RBW

NYCxDesign Tactility Opening

Thank you all for joining us at the RBW showroom to celebrate the opening of NYCxDesign 2023. Our exhibition Tactility: Exploring Light Through Form is an opportunity to experience the latest RBW innovations with a sensorial experience of our newest launches. From statement pendants to minimalist sconces, our forward-thinking, technology-driven approach is revealed through interactive displays of Highline, Corded Plug-Ins, and an exclusive preview of an upcoming collection.

Shop Talk

04/14/2023

RBW

Shop Talk with Jonas Damon Vol. 11

For this edition of Shop Talk, the interview series where friends and collaborators exchange ideas, discoveries, and sources of inspiration, designer Jonas Damon goes in depth about developing Highline, RBW’s latest collection.

Shop Talk

03/14/2023

RBW

Shop Talk with Dutch East Design Vol. 10

For this edition of Shop Talk, the interview series where friends and collaborators exchange ideas, discoveries, and sources of inspiration, RBW and Dieter Cartwright, Founding Partner of the Brooklyn-based firm Dutch East Design, discuss the transformation of a Marcel Breuer-designed office building into an inviting, contemporary hotel.