Description
The Rio Wall Light is a modern wall light built around a deep dome shade in terracotta, a warm, earthy clay colour. The shade hangs from a short horizontal arm that runs out from a round wall plate, with a small round cap joining arm and dome at the top. The structure is iron, and the plate, arm and shade all carry the same terracotta finish, so the fitting reads as one clean shape on the wall. The dome is open at its base, so its light is directed downwards rather than out into the room. It comes in three sizes, 9cm, 12cm and 16cm, all in terracotta, so you can choose the scale that suits your wall.
This is an indoor wall light, made for the places where a pool of light on the wall does more than a ceiling light can. We like it in a hallway or along a landing, where a pair spaced along the wall gives a steady rhythm, and either side of a bed, where it keeps the bedside table clear. It works well beside an armchair in a living room or over a sideboard in a dining room. The 9cm suits a tight spot such as a narrow hallway, while the 12cm and 16cm hold their own on a broader wall. Its clean, modern lines sit comfortably in Scandinavian interiors and in rooms built on natural tones and pale woods.
The iron structure gives it a proper metal build, and the terracotta finish runs right through, from the wall plate to the rim of the shade. There is very little to it, just the dome, the arm and the plate, and that is its appeal: it brings colour to a wall without fuss. For styling, terracotta sits beautifully with oatmeal linen, warm white walls, oak and cane. Against a plain, pale wall, let the colour do the work.
Specification
| Finish |
Terracotta |
| Materials |
Iron structure |
| Height |
12cm (9cm), 16cm (12cm), 20cm (16cm) |
| Projection |
12.5cm (9cm), 15cm (12cm), 17cm (16cm) |
| Shade Height |
9.5cm (9cm), 11cm (12cm), 15cm (16cm) |
| Shade Diameter |
9cm (9cm), 12cm (12cm), 16cm (16cm) |
| Lamp Cap |
GX53 |
| Number of Lamps |
1 |
| Lamps Included |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Control |
On-off (switched) |
| Voltage |
220-240V |
| Guarantee |
Rio 16 / 3 years |
| Product Codes |
08901, 08949, 09014 |
Downloads
Assembly Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
What sizes does the Rio Wall Light come in?
It comes in three sizes, 9cm, 12cm and 16cm, all in the same terracotta finish, so you can match the scale to your wall.
What is the Rio Wall Light made of?
It has an iron structure, finished in terracotta across the round wall plate, the short arm and the dome shade.
Which way does the light fall?
The dome shade is open at its base, so the light is directed downwards rather than spreading out across the room.
Can I use it outdoors?
No. The Rio Wall Light is an indoor wall light, made for hallways, landings, bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms.
What style of room does it suit?
Its clean, modern lines and warm terracotta colour sit well in Scandinavian and modern interiors, especially alongside pale woods, linen and warm white walls.
Which size should I choose for a hallway?
The 9cm suits a narrow hallway or a tight spot, while the 12cm and 16cm hold their own on a broader wall or landing.