Klampenborg Outdoor Wall Light - Black

The Klampenborg is an outdoor wall light built from 304-grade stainless steel with a black powder-coated finish, featuring a swan neck arm that extends 420mm from the wall and a wide-brim shade over a clear glass globe. The shade measures 275mm across, providing weather protection for the E27 bulb inside while the glass remains open at the bottom for light distribution. The IP44 rating certifies protection against water splashes from any direction and solid objects larger than 1mm.

Designed for exterior walls on houses, garden structures, patios and coastal properties, the Klampenborg suits both modern and traditional architecture. The 420mm projection positions the light away from the wall surface, casting light downward and outward rather than directly onto the building fabric. The swan neck curve softens the industrial profile, making the fitting appropriate for residential settings where a functional outdoor light needs to sit comfortably alongside period or cottage-style architecture.

The 304 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in salt-air environments better than mild steel or lower-grade stainless alloys, which is why Elstead backs this fitting with a 15-year warranty. The powder coating adds UV resistance and prevents the metal from developing a patina or surface rust in wet climates. The fitting accepts any standard E27 LED, halogen or filament bulb up to 60W, with most users pairing it with a warm-white LED filament bulb to match the vintage-industrial aesthetic suggested by the swan neck and glass globe design.

The black finish contrasts sharply against white, cream or pale stone walls, and blends into darker timber cladding or brick. The 255mm height from wall plate to shade top keeps the fitting proportioned for single-storey applications or ground-floor positions on two-storey buildings, where the light needs to be visible and functional without dominating the facade.

Is this suitable for coastal locations?

Yes. The 304-grade stainless steel construction resists salt-air corrosion better than mild steel or lower-grade stainless alloys. The black powder coating adds further UV and moisture resistance. Elstead provides a 15-year warranty on this fitting, which includes coastal installations.

What bulb should I use?

The fitting takes a standard E27 bulb up to 60W, sold separately. Most users pair this with a 6-8W LED filament bulb in warm white (2700K) to match the vintage-industrial aesthetic. The open-bottom glass globe allows the bulb to be visible, so decorative filament styles work well.

Can this be used in a fully exposed position?

The IP44 rating certifies protection against water splashes from any direction, making it suitable for positions under eaves, canopies, or porch overhangs. It is not rated for fully submerged or high-pressure water exposure, so avoid mounting in positions where heavy rain or hose cleaning would directly flood the glass globe.

How far does it project from the wall?

The swan neck arm extends 420mm from the wall plate to the centre of the shade. This projection positions the light away from the building surface, directing illumination downward and outward rather than back onto the wall.