- Nautical
- A design, style, or element of a fixture that refers to the sea, aquatic life, boating, etc. Common details include anchors, shells, waves, and dolphins.
- Neoclassic
- Refers to the second revival, the first being the Renaissance, of classical design in architecture and interior decoration in the mid to late 18th century lasting through 1830.
- Niche
- A recessed, coved space in the backplate of a sconce or an architectural element intended to hold a statue or ornament.
- Nickel
- A chemical element (symbol Ni). Nickel is a silvery-white metal with great hardness. It is commonly used as a coating for other metals on account of its high resistance to corrosion, its ability to take a bright mirror finish, and its hardness.
- Nozzle
- The flaring or tapering end of an arm that is directly under a bobeche.
