Description
The Drimena is a black outdoor wall light in the shape of a traditional lantern. A round backplate and a square-section arm carry a clear cylindrical glass shade, held in a cage of slim vertical rods with two flared rings at the top and a round collar at the base. The body is zinc-plated steel in a black finish, and the lantern stands 27.5cm tall, measures 16.5cm in length and projects 20cm from the wall. It takes a single E27 bulb of up to 60W, and its IP44 rating means it is protected from splashing water, so it lives outdoors on a house wall.
Fixed beside a front door, along a porch or by the back door leading out to the patio, it lights the step and the keyhole after dark and gives visitors a friendly welcome. Because corner mounting is possible, it also suits the spot where two walls meet, such as the edge of a garage or the corner of an extension. The clear glass leaves the bulb on show, so the bulb you choose sets the mood: a filament bulb suits the lantern's period lines, while a frosted one gives a softer glow. The black finish sits well against white render and pale stone, and the compact size suits a cottage doorway as well as a modern terrace.
Zinc plating helps steel resist rust, which matters for a light that spends its life outdoors. There is no switch on the lantern itself, because it is switched at the wall like any wired-in light. It runs from 220-240V, 50/60Hz mains, and because it is a wired-in mains light, it should be installed by a qualified electrician; the installation instructions come as a download. The bulb is not included, so pick an E27 bulb of up to 60W before the electrician arrives, and expect a packed weight of 1.34KG.
Specification
| Length |
16.5cm |
| Height |
27.5cm |
| Projection |
20cm |
| Body Material |
Zinc-plated steel |
| Body Colour |
Black |
| Shade Material |
Glass |
| Shade Colour |
Clear |
| Light Source |
E27 (bulb not included) |
| Wattage |
Max 60W |
| Features |
Corner mounting possible |
| Switch |
None (switched at the wall) |
| IP Rating |
IP44 |
| Protection Class |
Class I |
| Voltage |
220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Weight (packed) |
1.34KG |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Can the Drimena go on an outside wall?
Yes. It is rated IP44, which means it is protected from splashing water, so it can live outdoors on a house wall or a garden wall.
Which bulb does it take?
It takes an E27 bulb of up to 60W. The bulb is not included, so choose one separately; a filament bulb looks good behind the clear glass.
How big is the lantern?
It stands 27.5cm tall, measures 16.5cm in length and projects 20cm from the wall, with a packed weight of 1.34KG.
Can it be fitted where two walls meet?
Yes, corner mounting is possible, so it can sit on the corner of a house, garage or extension as well as a flat wall.
Does it have its own switch?
No. There is no switch on the lantern itself; it is switched at the wall, so you control it from a wall switch like any wired-in light.
What materials are the body and shade?
The body is zinc-plated steel in a black finish, and the shade is clear glass, held in a cage of slim black rods.