Franceasi Outdoor 2 Light Flush Ceiling Light - Olde Bronze

The Franceasi is a 279mm square outdoor flush ceiling light with a scrolled gothic tracery frame in olde bronze finish, enclosing amber-tinted glass panels on all four sides and the base. Two E27 bulbs (sold separately, max 60W each) sit inside the housing, casting light through the amber glass and the metal scrollwork to create shadow patterns on the surrounding ceiling and walls.

Designed for covered porches, carports, gazebos and entrance canopies with ceiling heights of 2.2-2.6m, the Franceasi mounts flush to the ceiling with a 165mm total drop from ceiling to base. The IP44 rating protects against rain splash and dust ingress in sheltered outdoor locations, though it is not rated for fully exposed positions. The metal tracery draws from European gothic window design, with curved scrolls forming symmetrical arched shapes across each panel face.

The olde bronze finish is a dark antiqued metal with slightly varied patina that softens reflections and suits traditional, arts-and-crafts and classical architecture. The amber glass panels diffuse the light source while adding a warm honey tone to the output, which complements stone, brick and timber cladding. The 279mm footprint suits entrance canopies and smaller porch ceilings where a pendant would hang too low or a larger flush fitting would dominate the space.

What bulbs does the Franceasi take?

The fitting takes two E27 (Edison screw) bulbs, each up to 60W maximum. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with warm-white LED bulbs around 6-8W and 2700K to complement the amber glass tone.

Can this be used in fully exposed outdoor locations?

No. The IP44 rating protects against rain splash and dust in sheltered locations like covered porches, carports and entrance canopies. It is not rated for fully exposed positions where rain falls directly onto the fitting.

What ceiling height works best?

The 165mm drop from ceiling to base suits covered outdoor spaces with ceiling heights between 2.2m and 2.6m. Lower ceilings may feel cramped; higher ceilings may benefit from a semi-flush or pendant fitting instead.

How is the tracery pattern formed?

The gothic scrollwork is die-cast metal welded to the housing frame, then finished in olde bronze. The curved tracery forms symmetrical arched shapes across each of the four glass panel faces and casts shadow patterns when lit.