Lotus Wall Light by MacMaster

The Lotus Wall Light takes the shape of a lotus flower just as it opens. Alex MacMaster layers curved timber petals around a hidden bulb, so you never look straight into the light; instead it reflects off the inner petals and blooms across the wall behind.

Launched in 2017, it is made by hand in Alex's Worcestershire workshop in oak or walnut, and mounted on a slim brushed stainless steel bracket.

“Where timber becomes art.”

The Design Story

The lotus rises clean from muddy water, which is part of why it has stood for calm and renewal in so many cultures. Alex translated that flower into overlapping petals of laminated timber, each one shaped and set so it shields the bulb from view.

The result is a wall light that works as sculpture first. The outer petals catch a warm edge of light, the inner ones glow, and the wall around them picks up a soft halo. Each petal is a birch plywood core from FSC and PEFC certified forests, veneered in American white oak or American black walnut.

About the Designer

Alex MacMaster founded MacMaster Design in 2009 on a simple belief: that the objects we live with every day deserve the care usually kept for fine art. He works from a studio in the Worcestershire countryside, at The Guildings in Trimpley near Bewdley, and designs and builds each piece himself, from the first sketch to the final finish.

His work draws on Art Deco geometry, the organic forms of plants and flowers, and the quiet beauty of timber grain. Design, development, making and packing all happen under one roof, and offcuts from one range feed the next, so very little goes to waste. MacMaster pieces now light private homes, luxury hotels and flagship stores across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Why You'll Love It

It turns a blank stretch of wall into a quiet focal point without a hard glare. In walnut it reads rich and dark, almost like carved bronze; in oak it is lighter and more Scandinavian in feel. At 12 in wide it is compact enough to use in pairs, and its petals look as considered from the side as from the front.

Where It's Best Placed

Use a pair either side of a console, a mirror or a bed, or run several along a hallway or kitchen wall for a gentle rhythm of light. It suits living rooms, landings and bedrooms where you want atmosphere rather than task lighting. Pendant and wall lights should be installed by a qualified electrician.

Product Details

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Recognition

The MacMaster studio has been awarded five-star tradestand honours by the Royal Horticultural Society at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026, at RHS Hampton Court Palace in 2025, and at RHS Sandringham and RHS Badminton in 2026. These awards recognise the studio's exhibits as a whole.

Questions We Hear Most

What inspired the Lotus Wall Light?

Alex MacMaster based it on the lotus flower as it opens. Overlapping timber petals hide the bulb and let the light reflect off the inner petals and onto the wall, so the light itself feels like part of the flower.

Does the Lotus Wall Light show the bulb?

No. The petals conceal a direct view of the bulb. You see a warm glow on the inner petals and a soft halo on the wall rather than a bright point of light.

Which finish should I choose for the Lotus Wall Light?

Walnut gives a deep, rich tone that stands out on pale or painted walls. Oak is lighter and suits Scandinavian and natural interiors. Both are real timber veneers, so the grain varies from piece to piece.

How big is the Lotus Wall Light?

It is 19 cm (7.5 in) high, 31 cm (12 in) wide and 15 cm (5.9 in) deep, and weighs about 0.5 kg (1.1 lb). That compact size makes it easy to use in pairs or in a row.

Is the Lotus Wall Light suitable for the U.S.?

Yes. It is supplied for 120 V with a G9 lampholder and a short fabric-covered lead with CE/UL components. Use an LED bulb of up to 20 W (not included), and have it installed by a qualified electrician.

How long does the Lotus Wall Light take to arrive?

Every Lotus Wall Light is made for you by hand in Worcestershire, England. Allow about 4 to 8 weeks for it to be shaped, finished and packed in the workshop, plus shipping time to you. Nothing comes off a shelf, so the piece that arrives was made with your order in mind.

Shipping Info

Free shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100. Because each piece is made for you by hand, it is final sale: one more reason it will be built with real care.