The Cord Wall Sconce from Ravenhill Studio is a study in elegant simplicity and functional design, inspired by the physics of balance and tension. Originating as an effort to refine Jean Prouvé’s classic Potence lamp, the design replaces the traditional guy wire with the fixture’s own electrical cord, creating a beautiful harmony between form and function. Using the principle of tensegrity—where the steel arm’s compression counterbalances the cord’s tension—this sconce stores neatly against the wall and swings outward effortlessly, offering illumination exactly where it’s needed.