Basketball 1 Light Wall Light - Matt Black

The Basketball is a wall light shaped like a basketball hoop, with a matt black metal ring and backplate supporting a knotted rope net and an opal glass sphere that acts as the diffuser. The E27 bulb fitting sits inside the sphere, casting light through the frosted glass and creating the appearance of a glowing ball suspended in a net.

Designed for children's bedrooms, teenagers' rooms, home gyms, games rooms and casual office spaces, the Basketball works as both task lighting and a decorative accent. The 320mm projection from the wall places the light source away from the mounting surface, making it suitable for bedside reading positions or illuminating a desk corner without requiring overhead ceiling fittings. The 300mm hoop diameter and 370mm overall height give the fitting a noticeable presence on the wall without dominating smaller rooms.

The matt black finish on the metal hoop and backplate pairs with industrial, urban and contemporary interiors where sports-themed or playful details are wanted. The rope net is knotted in a realistic basketball net pattern and hangs freely below the hoop, moving slightly when the fitting is handled but remaining stable once installed. The opal glass sphere diffuses light evenly, preventing glare when viewed from below or from the side.

The E27 socket accepts standard screw-base bulbs up to the wattage limit specified in the Specification table. LED bulbs between 6-10W and 2700K-3000K provide warm ambient light suitable for bedrooms, while higher-output bulbs or cooler colour temperatures suit task-focused environments like offices or study areas. Dimmer compatibility depends on the bulb chosen and the dimmer model used.

What bulb does it take?

The Basketball uses a standard E27 screw-base bulb. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with a warm-white LED bulb between 6-10W and 2700K-3000K for bedroom or playroom use.

Is it dimmable?

Yes, when paired with a dimmable E27 bulb and a compatible dimmer switch. The fitting itself supports dimming, but both the bulb and the wall dimmer must be matched for reliable performance.

How far does it stick out from the wall?

The Basketball projects 320mm from the wall once mounted. This places the light source away from the mounting surface, making it useful for bedside reading or desk corner illumination, but it requires clearance where doors swing or where passage is tight.

Is the net fixed or removable?

The rope net is knotted and attached to the hoop permanently. It cannot be removed without cutting the rope. The net hangs freely below the hoop and may move slightly when the fitting is handled, but remains stable once the light is installed and left undisturbed.