Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
Classic Shape, Quiet Confidence.
A brass body finished in matt black with a gracefully curved arm that holds a vintage white fabric shade at just the right distance from the wall. The shade is the heart of the fitting: softly tapered, finely textured, warm even before the light is switched on. When the E14 candle bulb glows behind it, the fabric catches the output and turns it into something gentle, a wash of warm light that fills the wall and the space around the fitting without a hard edge or a visible hotspot in sight. At 405 mm tall and 130 mm wide the proportions are deliberately slim, designed for the tight positions wall lights occupy most often: beside a bed, flanking a hallway mirror, on a landing where a ceiling light would feel too bright. Dimmable. Class 1 with earth required. IP20 for dry indoor walls only.
What Understated Wall Light Achieves.
- Fabric outperforms glass at bedside: Glass concentrates and directs. White fabric absorbs the harshness and returns a soft wash that fills the wall without glare. For reading in bed, the difference is comfort versus squinting.
- It disappears into any colour scheme: Matt black and vintage white are the two most adaptable tones in interior lighting. They do not compete with wall colour or clash with furniture finishes.
- Dimming changes the corridor's purpose: Full brightness for safe movement. Low amber for something worth walking through slowly. One switch, two entirely different spaces.
- 170 mm projection clears tight walls: At 170 mm it works in the narrowest hallway or landing without catching shoulders or passing furniture.
- Pairs create balance singles cannot: Two fittings flanking a headboard or mirror produce symmetrical light that anchors the wall. The effect is architectural rather than decorative.
- The fitting you stop noticing: The best wall light is the one you forget is there until the room transforms when you switch it on.
Rooms Where Simplicity Wins.
Flanking a bed on soft grey, warm white or navy walls where the fabric shade provides reading light without glare. Either side of a hallway mirror. On a landing above a console. In a living room beside an armchair. The matt black and white palette sits alongside oak, walnut, brass and linen without asking the room to change. For ideas on how wall light and colour palette create a bedroom that feels calm, our guide to navy blue bedroom ideas covers the approach.
The Wall Light That Steps Back.
Some wall lights want to be the centrepiece. They have sculptural forms, statement finishes and materials that demand attention from across the room. This one does the opposite. A brass body finished in matt black, a vintage white fabric shade and a clean, curved arm that connects the two without fuss. It is designed to provide warm, diffused light at eye level without drawing the eye away from the room it sits in. The shade glows softly when lit, the form holds quietly when it is not, and the overall effect is a wall light that improves the room without announcing itself.
At 405 mm tall, 130 mm wide and projecting just 170 mm from the wall, it is slim enough to sit in a narrow hallway, either side of a bed or flanking a mirror without competing for space. The E14 candle socket is dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch, giving full control over brightness from functional reading light to low ambient warmth. Class 1 with earth required. IP20 for dry indoor positions only.
For a table lamp that carries the same quiet, warm-toned palette from the wall to a bedside surface, the country stag table lamp with cream linen shade pairs a cream fabric shade with a warm base in a complementary format.
Why Simplicity Is the Point.
- Vintage white fabric shade for diffused warmth. The shade softens the E14 candle bulb into a gentle, even glow with no hotspots or harsh edges. The white fabric keeps the light warm and neutral rather than tinted by a coloured or frosted alternative.
- Brass body with matt black finish. The material gives the fitting its structural integrity while the matt black keeps the visual weight low. It sits against painted walls, plaster, timber panelling and papered surfaces without clashing.
- Dimmable with an E14 candle bulb. Full brightness for reading or task light beside a mirror. Dimmed low for ambient warmth in the evening. The fabric shade softens both ends of the range into something the room lives with comfortably.
- 405 mm tall, 170 mm projection. Tall enough to register on the wall without dominating. The shallow projection keeps it clear of doorways, furniture edges and the kind of tight wall sections where deeper fittings become an obstruction.
- Classic shape that crosses every style. Traditional rooms, contemporary rooms, transitional rooms. The proportions and materials are neutral enough to work across all of them without looking out of place or period-specific.
- Class 1 with earth, IP20 indoor only. Hardwired with live, neutral and earth. Designed for dry interior walls. Not rated for bathrooms or any position where moisture is present.
White Fabric Against Every Wall.
A white fabric shade is the most versatile diffuser a wall light can have. Against a dark wall it glows with contrast that makes the light source visible and warm from across the room. Against a pale wall it blends into the surface and produces a softer, more integrated wash that feels ambient rather than spotlit. Against a papered or textured wall it adds a material layer without competing with the pattern behind it. The vintage white tone avoids the clinical brightness of pure white and sits closer to cream, which means it warms the light rather than cooling it.
Bedside, Hallway, Landing, Living Room.
Pairs flanking a headboard on a soft grey or warm white wall where the fabric shade provides reading light without overhead glare. Either side of a hallway mirror on a painted plaster wall, where the matt black arm picks up the frame of the mirror. On a landing wall above a console where the glow lights the surface without flooding the stairwell. In a living room on a feature wall beside an armchair, angled to provide a reading pool at shoulder height. The matt black and white fabric palette sits naturally alongside oak, walnut, brass accessories and linen textiles.
Before You Order.
- Bulb type is E14 candle. Dimmable with a compatible bulb and dimmer switch. Warm white candle LEDs suit the vintage white shade best.
- Class 1 requires an earth connection. Live, neutral and earth wiring needed. Standard for metal-bodied wall fittings.
- IP20 means indoor dry positions only. Not rated for bathrooms, kitchens near water or any area where moisture is present.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs: Brass and Fabric Wall Light.
It softens the E14 candle bulb into a warm, even glow with no hotspots or harsh edges. The vintage white tone pulls the light toward cream rather than clinical white, which makes the output feel warmer and more natural against any wall colour.
A glass shade directs and concentrates the light. A fabric shade absorbs and redistributes it. The result is a wider, softer glow that fills the wall around the fitting rather than casting a focused beam. At bedside height, fabric is noticeably more comfortable for the eyes.
An E14 candle bulb. A warm white LED candle produces the most natural result through the vintage white shade. The candle format suits the tapered shape of the shade and sits within it without the bulb extending above the rim.
Bedrooms on soft grey, warm white, navy or blush walls. Hallways on painted plaster or papered surfaces. Landings above a console. Living rooms beside an armchair. The matt black and vintage white work across traditional, contemporary and transitional schemes without looking period-specific. For ideas on how wall colour, lighting and alcove positioning work together, our guide to styling an awkward alcove covers the thinking.
At full brightness the shade produces enough light for reading beside the bed or navigating a hallway. Dimmed low, the glow drops to a soft amber warmth that suits the last hour of the evening. The fabric shade smooths both ends of the range.
No. The fitting is rated IP20, which covers dry indoor positions only. The fabric shade is not suitable for moisture exposure. For bathrooms, choose an IP44-rated fitting with a sealed or glass shade.
The brass body must be connected to earth. The wiring requires live, neutral and earth connections. This is standard for metal-bodied wall fittings.
Yes. Pairs flanking a headboard or mirror create symmetry and even light across the wall. The slim 130 mm width means they fit on walls where wider fittings would crowd the space or overlap with furniture.
Dimensions: 405 mm (H) x 130 mm (W) x 170 mm (D). Body: brass with matt black finish. Shade: vintage white fabric, tapered. Bulb: E14 candle. Dimmable: yes. Voltage: 220-240 V. Class: 1 (earth required). IP: 20. Weight: 0.5 kg.
Building a Room Around Warm Light.
A wall light with a fabric shade sets a tone the rest of the room can follow. These two guides cover how to build bedrooms and living spaces around warm, considered lighting and the materials that complement it.
Overview
Classic Shape, Quiet Confidence.
A brass body finished in matt black with a gracefully curved arm that holds a vintage white fabric shade at just the right distance from the wall. The shade is the heart of the fitting: softly tapered, finely textured, warm even before the light is switched on. When the E14 candle bulb glows behind it, the fabric catches the output and turns it into something gentle, a wash of warm light that fills the wall and the space around the fitting without a hard edge or a visible hotspot in sight. At 405 mm tall and 130 mm wide the proportions are deliberately slim, designed for the tight positions wall lights occupy most often: beside a bed, flanking a hallway mirror, on a landing where a ceiling light would feel too bright. Dimmable. Class 1 with earth required. IP20 for dry indoor walls only.
What Understated Wall Light Achieves.
- Fabric outperforms glass at bedside: Glass concentrates and directs. White fabric absorbs the harshness and returns a soft wash that fills the wall without glare. For reading in bed, the difference is comfort versus squinting.
- It disappears into any colour scheme: Matt black and vintage white are the two most adaptable tones in interior lighting. They do not compete with wall colour or clash with furniture finishes.
- Dimming changes the corridor's purpose: Full brightness for safe movement. Low amber for something worth walking through slowly. One switch, two entirely different spaces.
- 170 mm projection clears tight walls: At 170 mm it works in the narrowest hallway or landing without catching shoulders or passing furniture.
- Pairs create balance singles cannot: Two fittings flanking a headboard or mirror produce symmetrical light that anchors the wall. The effect is architectural rather than decorative.
- The fitting you stop noticing: The best wall light is the one you forget is there until the room transforms when you switch it on.
Rooms Where Simplicity Wins.
Flanking a bed on soft grey, warm white or navy walls where the fabric shade provides reading light without glare. Either side of a hallway mirror. On a landing above a console. In a living room beside an armchair. The matt black and white palette sits alongside oak, walnut, brass and linen without asking the room to change. For ideas on how wall light and colour palette create a bedroom that feels calm, our guide to navy blue bedroom ideas covers the approach.
Description
The Wall Light That Steps Back.
Some wall lights want to be the centrepiece. They have sculptural forms, statement finishes and materials that demand attention from across the room. This one does the opposite. A brass body finished in matt black, a vintage white fabric shade and a clean, curved arm that connects the two without fuss. It is designed to provide warm, diffused light at eye level without drawing the eye away from the room it sits in. The shade glows softly when lit, the form holds quietly when it is not, and the overall effect is a wall light that improves the room without announcing itself.
At 405 mm tall, 130 mm wide and projecting just 170 mm from the wall, it is slim enough to sit in a narrow hallway, either side of a bed or flanking a mirror without competing for space. The E14 candle socket is dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch, giving full control over brightness from functional reading light to low ambient warmth. Class 1 with earth required. IP20 for dry indoor positions only.
For a table lamp that carries the same quiet, warm-toned palette from the wall to a bedside surface, the country stag table lamp with cream linen shade pairs a cream fabric shade with a warm base in a complementary format.
Why Simplicity Is the Point.
- Vintage white fabric shade for diffused warmth. The shade softens the E14 candle bulb into a gentle, even glow with no hotspots or harsh edges. The white fabric keeps the light warm and neutral rather than tinted by a coloured or frosted alternative.
- Brass body with matt black finish. The material gives the fitting its structural integrity while the matt black keeps the visual weight low. It sits against painted walls, plaster, timber panelling and papered surfaces without clashing.
- Dimmable with an E14 candle bulb. Full brightness for reading or task light beside a mirror. Dimmed low for ambient warmth in the evening. The fabric shade softens both ends of the range into something the room lives with comfortably.
- 405 mm tall, 170 mm projection. Tall enough to register on the wall without dominating. The shallow projection keeps it clear of doorways, furniture edges and the kind of tight wall sections where deeper fittings become an obstruction.
- Classic shape that crosses every style. Traditional rooms, contemporary rooms, transitional rooms. The proportions and materials are neutral enough to work across all of them without looking out of place or period-specific.
- Class 1 with earth, IP20 indoor only. Hardwired with live, neutral and earth. Designed for dry interior walls. Not rated for bathrooms or any position where moisture is present.
White Fabric Against Every Wall.
A white fabric shade is the most versatile diffuser a wall light can have. Against a dark wall it glows with contrast that makes the light source visible and warm from across the room. Against a pale wall it blends into the surface and produces a softer, more integrated wash that feels ambient rather than spotlit. Against a papered or textured wall it adds a material layer without competing with the pattern behind it. The vintage white tone avoids the clinical brightness of pure white and sits closer to cream, which means it warms the light rather than cooling it.
Bedside, Hallway, Landing, Living Room.
Pairs flanking a headboard on a soft grey or warm white wall where the fabric shade provides reading light without overhead glare. Either side of a hallway mirror on a painted plaster wall, where the matt black arm picks up the frame of the mirror. On a landing wall above a console where the glow lights the surface without flooding the stairwell. In a living room on a feature wall beside an armchair, angled to provide a reading pool at shoulder height. The matt black and white fabric palette sits naturally alongside oak, walnut, brass accessories and linen textiles.
Before You Order.
- Bulb type is E14 candle. Dimmable with a compatible bulb and dimmer switch. Warm white candle LEDs suit the vintage white shade best.
- Class 1 requires an earth connection. Live, neutral and earth wiring needed. Standard for metal-bodied wall fittings.
- IP20 means indoor dry positions only. Not rated for bathrooms, kitchens near water or any area where moisture is present.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
FAQs: Brass and Fabric Wall Light.
It softens the E14 candle bulb into a warm, even glow with no hotspots or harsh edges. The vintage white tone pulls the light toward cream rather than clinical white, which makes the output feel warmer and more natural against any wall colour.
A glass shade directs and concentrates the light. A fabric shade absorbs and redistributes it. The result is a wider, softer glow that fills the wall around the fitting rather than casting a focused beam. At bedside height, fabric is noticeably more comfortable for the eyes.
An E14 candle bulb. A warm white LED candle produces the most natural result through the vintage white shade. The candle format suits the tapered shape of the shade and sits within it without the bulb extending above the rim.
Bedrooms on soft grey, warm white, navy or blush walls. Hallways on painted plaster or papered surfaces. Landings above a console. Living rooms beside an armchair. The matt black and vintage white work across traditional, contemporary and transitional schemes without looking period-specific. For ideas on how wall colour, lighting and alcove positioning work together, our guide to styling an awkward alcove covers the thinking.
At full brightness the shade produces enough light for reading beside the bed or navigating a hallway. Dimmed low, the glow drops to a soft amber warmth that suits the last hour of the evening. The fabric shade smooths both ends of the range.
No. The fitting is rated IP20, which covers dry indoor positions only. The fabric shade is not suitable for moisture exposure. For bathrooms, choose an IP44-rated fitting with a sealed or glass shade.
The brass body must be connected to earth. The wiring requires live, neutral and earth connections. This is standard for metal-bodied wall fittings.
Yes. Pairs flanking a headboard or mirror create symmetry and even light across the wall. The slim 130 mm width means they fit on walls where wider fittings would crowd the space or overlap with furniture.
Dimensions: 405 mm (H) x 130 mm (W) x 170 mm (D). Body: brass with matt black finish. Shade: vintage white fabric, tapered. Bulb: E14 candle. Dimmable: yes. Voltage: 220-240 V. Class: 1 (earth required). IP: 20. Weight: 0.5 kg.
Knowledge Hub
Building a Room Around Warm Light.
A wall light with a fabric shade sets a tone the rest of the room can follow. These two guides cover how to build bedrooms and living spaces around warm, considered lighting and the materials that complement it.
Brass Wall Light with White Fabric Shade
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
Classic Shape, Quiet Confidence.
A brass body finished in matt black with a gracefully curved arm that holds a vintage white fabric shade at just the right distance from the wall. The shade is the heart of the fitting: softly tapered, finely textured, warm even before the light is switched on. When the E14 candle bulb glows behind it, the fabric catches the output and turns it into something gentle, a wash of warm light that fills the wall and the space around the fitting without a hard edge or a visible hotspot in sight. At 405 mm tall and 130 mm wide the proportions are deliberately slim, designed for the tight positions wall lights occupy most often: beside a bed, flanking a hallway mirror, on a landing where a ceiling light would feel too bright. Dimmable. Class 1 with earth required. IP20 for dry indoor walls only.
What Understated Wall Light Achieves.
- Fabric outperforms glass at bedside: Glass concentrates and directs. White fabric absorbs the harshness and returns a soft wash that fills the wall without glare. For reading in bed, the difference is comfort versus squinting.
- It disappears into any colour scheme: Matt black and vintage white are the two most adaptable tones in interior lighting. They do not compete with wall colour or clash with furniture finishes.
- Dimming changes the corridor's purpose: Full brightness for safe movement. Low amber for something worth walking through slowly. One switch, two entirely different spaces.
- 170 mm projection clears tight walls: At 170 mm it works in the narrowest hallway or landing without catching shoulders or passing furniture.
- Pairs create balance singles cannot: Two fittings flanking a headboard or mirror produce symmetrical light that anchors the wall. The effect is architectural rather than decorative.
- The fitting you stop noticing: The best wall light is the one you forget is there until the room transforms when you switch it on.
Rooms Where Simplicity Wins.
Flanking a bed on soft grey, warm white or navy walls where the fabric shade provides reading light without glare. Either side of a hallway mirror. On a landing above a console. In a living room beside an armchair. The matt black and white palette sits alongside oak, walnut, brass and linen without asking the room to change. For ideas on how wall light and colour palette create a bedroom that feels calm, our guide to navy blue bedroom ideas covers the approach.
The Wall Light That Steps Back.
Some wall lights want to be the centrepiece. They have sculptural forms, statement finishes and materials that demand attention from across the room. This one does the opposite. A brass body finished in matt black, a vintage white fabric shade and a clean, curved arm that connects the two without fuss. It is designed to provide warm, diffused light at eye level without drawing the eye away from the room it sits in. The shade glows softly when lit, the form holds quietly when it is not, and the overall effect is a wall light that improves the room without announcing itself.
At 405 mm tall, 130 mm wide and projecting just 170 mm from the wall, it is slim enough to sit in a narrow hallway, either side of a bed or flanking a mirror without competing for space. The E14 candle socket is dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch, giving full control over brightness from functional reading light to low ambient warmth. Class 1 with earth required. IP20 for dry indoor positions only.
For a table lamp that carries the same quiet, warm-toned palette from the wall to a bedside surface, the country stag table lamp with cream linen shade pairs a cream fabric shade with a warm base in a complementary format.
Why Simplicity Is the Point.
- Vintage white fabric shade for diffused warmth. The shade softens the E14 candle bulb into a gentle, even glow with no hotspots or harsh edges. The white fabric keeps the light warm and neutral rather than tinted by a coloured or frosted alternative.
- Brass body with matt black finish. The material gives the fitting its structural integrity while the matt black keeps the visual weight low. It sits against painted walls, plaster, timber panelling and papered surfaces without clashing.
- Dimmable with an E14 candle bulb. Full brightness for reading or task light beside a mirror. Dimmed low for ambient warmth in the evening. The fabric shade softens both ends of the range into something the room lives with comfortably.
- 405 mm tall, 170 mm projection. Tall enough to register on the wall without dominating. The shallow projection keeps it clear of doorways, furniture edges and the kind of tight wall sections where deeper fittings become an obstruction.
- Classic shape that crosses every style. Traditional rooms, contemporary rooms, transitional rooms. The proportions and materials are neutral enough to work across all of them without looking out of place or period-specific.
- Class 1 with earth, IP20 indoor only. Hardwired with live, neutral and earth. Designed for dry interior walls. Not rated for bathrooms or any position where moisture is present.
White Fabric Against Every Wall.
A white fabric shade is the most versatile diffuser a wall light can have. Against a dark wall it glows with contrast that makes the light source visible and warm from across the room. Against a pale wall it blends into the surface and produces a softer, more integrated wash that feels ambient rather than spotlit. Against a papered or textured wall it adds a material layer without competing with the pattern behind it. The vintage white tone avoids the clinical brightness of pure white and sits closer to cream, which means it warms the light rather than cooling it.
Bedside, Hallway, Landing, Living Room.
Pairs flanking a headboard on a soft grey or warm white wall where the fabric shade provides reading light without overhead glare. Either side of a hallway mirror on a painted plaster wall, where the matt black arm picks up the frame of the mirror. On a landing wall above a console where the glow lights the surface without flooding the stairwell. In a living room on a feature wall beside an armchair, angled to provide a reading pool at shoulder height. The matt black and white fabric palette sits naturally alongside oak, walnut, brass accessories and linen textiles.
Before You Order.
- Bulb type is E14 candle. Dimmable with a compatible bulb and dimmer switch. Warm white candle LEDs suit the vintage white shade best.
- Class 1 requires an earth connection. Live, neutral and earth wiring needed. Standard for metal-bodied wall fittings.
- IP20 means indoor dry positions only. Not rated for bathrooms, kitchens near water or any area where moisture is present.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs: Brass and Fabric Wall Light.
It softens the E14 candle bulb into a warm, even glow with no hotspots or harsh edges. The vintage white tone pulls the light toward cream rather than clinical white, which makes the output feel warmer and more natural against any wall colour.
A glass shade directs and concentrates the light. A fabric shade absorbs and redistributes it. The result is a wider, softer glow that fills the wall around the fitting rather than casting a focused beam. At bedside height, fabric is noticeably more comfortable for the eyes.
An E14 candle bulb. A warm white LED candle produces the most natural result through the vintage white shade. The candle format suits the tapered shape of the shade and sits within it without the bulb extending above the rim.
Bedrooms on soft grey, warm white, navy or blush walls. Hallways on painted plaster or papered surfaces. Landings above a console. Living rooms beside an armchair. The matt black and vintage white work across traditional, contemporary and transitional schemes without looking period-specific. For ideas on how wall colour, lighting and alcove positioning work together, our guide to styling an awkward alcove covers the thinking.
At full brightness the shade produces enough light for reading beside the bed or navigating a hallway. Dimmed low, the glow drops to a soft amber warmth that suits the last hour of the evening. The fabric shade smooths both ends of the range.
No. The fitting is rated IP20, which covers dry indoor positions only. The fabric shade is not suitable for moisture exposure. For bathrooms, choose an IP44-rated fitting with a sealed or glass shade.
The brass body must be connected to earth. The wiring requires live, neutral and earth connections. This is standard for metal-bodied wall fittings.
Yes. Pairs flanking a headboard or mirror create symmetry and even light across the wall. The slim 130 mm width means they fit on walls where wider fittings would crowd the space or overlap with furniture.
Dimensions: 405 mm (H) x 130 mm (W) x 170 mm (D). Body: brass with matt black finish. Shade: vintage white fabric, tapered. Bulb: E14 candle. Dimmable: yes. Voltage: 220-240 V. Class: 1 (earth required). IP: 20. Weight: 0.5 kg.
Building a Room Around Warm Light.
A wall light with a fabric shade sets a tone the rest of the room can follow. These two guides cover how to build bedrooms and living spaces around warm, considered lighting and the materials that complement it.
Overview
Classic Shape, Quiet Confidence.
A brass body finished in matt black with a gracefully curved arm that holds a vintage white fabric shade at just the right distance from the wall. The shade is the heart of the fitting: softly tapered, finely textured, warm even before the light is switched on. When the E14 candle bulb glows behind it, the fabric catches the output and turns it into something gentle, a wash of warm light that fills the wall and the space around the fitting without a hard edge or a visible hotspot in sight. At 405 mm tall and 130 mm wide the proportions are deliberately slim, designed for the tight positions wall lights occupy most often: beside a bed, flanking a hallway mirror, on a landing where a ceiling light would feel too bright. Dimmable. Class 1 with earth required. IP20 for dry indoor walls only.
What Understated Wall Light Achieves.
- Fabric outperforms glass at bedside: Glass concentrates and directs. White fabric absorbs the harshness and returns a soft wash that fills the wall without glare. For reading in bed, the difference is comfort versus squinting.
- It disappears into any colour scheme: Matt black and vintage white are the two most adaptable tones in interior lighting. They do not compete with wall colour or clash with furniture finishes.
- Dimming changes the corridor's purpose: Full brightness for safe movement. Low amber for something worth walking through slowly. One switch, two entirely different spaces.
- 170 mm projection clears tight walls: At 170 mm it works in the narrowest hallway or landing without catching shoulders or passing furniture.
- Pairs create balance singles cannot: Two fittings flanking a headboard or mirror produce symmetrical light that anchors the wall. The effect is architectural rather than decorative.
- The fitting you stop noticing: The best wall light is the one you forget is there until the room transforms when you switch it on.
Rooms Where Simplicity Wins.
Flanking a bed on soft grey, warm white or navy walls where the fabric shade provides reading light without glare. Either side of a hallway mirror. On a landing above a console. In a living room beside an armchair. The matt black and white palette sits alongside oak, walnut, brass and linen without asking the room to change. For ideas on how wall light and colour palette create a bedroom that feels calm, our guide to navy blue bedroom ideas covers the approach.
Description
The Wall Light That Steps Back.
Some wall lights want to be the centrepiece. They have sculptural forms, statement finishes and materials that demand attention from across the room. This one does the opposite. A brass body finished in matt black, a vintage white fabric shade and a clean, curved arm that connects the two without fuss. It is designed to provide warm, diffused light at eye level without drawing the eye away from the room it sits in. The shade glows softly when lit, the form holds quietly when it is not, and the overall effect is a wall light that improves the room without announcing itself.
At 405 mm tall, 130 mm wide and projecting just 170 mm from the wall, it is slim enough to sit in a narrow hallway, either side of a bed or flanking a mirror without competing for space. The E14 candle socket is dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch, giving full control over brightness from functional reading light to low ambient warmth. Class 1 with earth required. IP20 for dry indoor positions only.
For a table lamp that carries the same quiet, warm-toned palette from the wall to a bedside surface, the country stag table lamp with cream linen shade pairs a cream fabric shade with a warm base in a complementary format.
Why Simplicity Is the Point.
- Vintage white fabric shade for diffused warmth. The shade softens the E14 candle bulb into a gentle, even glow with no hotspots or harsh edges. The white fabric keeps the light warm and neutral rather than tinted by a coloured or frosted alternative.
- Brass body with matt black finish. The material gives the fitting its structural integrity while the matt black keeps the visual weight low. It sits against painted walls, plaster, timber panelling and papered surfaces without clashing.
- Dimmable with an E14 candle bulb. Full brightness for reading or task light beside a mirror. Dimmed low for ambient warmth in the evening. The fabric shade softens both ends of the range into something the room lives with comfortably.
- 405 mm tall, 170 mm projection. Tall enough to register on the wall without dominating. The shallow projection keeps it clear of doorways, furniture edges and the kind of tight wall sections where deeper fittings become an obstruction.
- Classic shape that crosses every style. Traditional rooms, contemporary rooms, transitional rooms. The proportions and materials are neutral enough to work across all of them without looking out of place or period-specific.
- Class 1 with earth, IP20 indoor only. Hardwired with live, neutral and earth. Designed for dry interior walls. Not rated for bathrooms or any position where moisture is present.
White Fabric Against Every Wall.
A white fabric shade is the most versatile diffuser a wall light can have. Against a dark wall it glows with contrast that makes the light source visible and warm from across the room. Against a pale wall it blends into the surface and produces a softer, more integrated wash that feels ambient rather than spotlit. Against a papered or textured wall it adds a material layer without competing with the pattern behind it. The vintage white tone avoids the clinical brightness of pure white and sits closer to cream, which means it warms the light rather than cooling it.
Bedside, Hallway, Landing, Living Room.
Pairs flanking a headboard on a soft grey or warm white wall where the fabric shade provides reading light without overhead glare. Either side of a hallway mirror on a painted plaster wall, where the matt black arm picks up the frame of the mirror. On a landing wall above a console where the glow lights the surface without flooding the stairwell. In a living room on a feature wall beside an armchair, angled to provide a reading pool at shoulder height. The matt black and white fabric palette sits naturally alongside oak, walnut, brass accessories and linen textiles.
Before You Order.
- Bulb type is E14 candle. Dimmable with a compatible bulb and dimmer switch. Warm white candle LEDs suit the vintage white shade best.
- Class 1 requires an earth connection. Live, neutral and earth wiring needed. Standard for metal-bodied wall fittings.
- IP20 means indoor dry positions only. Not rated for bathrooms, kitchens near water or any area where moisture is present.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
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FAQs
FAQs: Brass and Fabric Wall Light.
It softens the E14 candle bulb into a warm, even glow with no hotspots or harsh edges. The vintage white tone pulls the light toward cream rather than clinical white, which makes the output feel warmer and more natural against any wall colour.
A glass shade directs and concentrates the light. A fabric shade absorbs and redistributes it. The result is a wider, softer glow that fills the wall around the fitting rather than casting a focused beam. At bedside height, fabric is noticeably more comfortable for the eyes.
An E14 candle bulb. A warm white LED candle produces the most natural result through the vintage white shade. The candle format suits the tapered shape of the shade and sits within it without the bulb extending above the rim.
Bedrooms on soft grey, warm white, navy or blush walls. Hallways on painted plaster or papered surfaces. Landings above a console. Living rooms beside an armchair. The matt black and vintage white work across traditional, contemporary and transitional schemes without looking period-specific. For ideas on how wall colour, lighting and alcove positioning work together, our guide to styling an awkward alcove covers the thinking.
At full brightness the shade produces enough light for reading beside the bed or navigating a hallway. Dimmed low, the glow drops to a soft amber warmth that suits the last hour of the evening. The fabric shade smooths both ends of the range.
No. The fitting is rated IP20, which covers dry indoor positions only. The fabric shade is not suitable for moisture exposure. For bathrooms, choose an IP44-rated fitting with a sealed or glass shade.
The brass body must be connected to earth. The wiring requires live, neutral and earth connections. This is standard for metal-bodied wall fittings.
Yes. Pairs flanking a headboard or mirror create symmetry and even light across the wall. The slim 130 mm width means they fit on walls where wider fittings would crowd the space or overlap with furniture.
Dimensions: 405 mm (H) x 130 mm (W) x 170 mm (D). Body: brass with matt black finish. Shade: vintage white fabric, tapered. Bulb: E14 candle. Dimmable: yes. Voltage: 220-240 V. Class: 1 (earth required). IP: 20. Weight: 0.5 kg.
Knowledge Hub
Building a Room Around Warm Light.
A wall light with a fabric shade sets a tone the rest of the room can follow. These two guides cover how to build bedrooms and living spaces around warm, considered lighting and the materials that complement it.
