Description
The Yarvelle Glass Downlight is a single clear glass teardrop that hangs from a flush chrome ceiling plate. A slim chrome rod runs down through the centre of the glass and holds one small bulb low inside the drop, so the light seems to float in the widest part of the shape. It is 20cm tall and 12cm across, made of glass and iron with a bright chrome finish. It takes one G4 bulb, the small two pin capsule type, and gives a warm white light at 2700K, close to the glow of a traditional bulb. A CRI of 80+ means colours, wood and fabrics look natural under it.
We see it in hallways, landings, dining rooms and living rooms, anywhere a clear, light shape suits better than a solid shade. Because the glass is transparent, it keeps a low ceiling feeling open, and a row of them over a dining table or along a corridor gives a gentle rhythm of small lights. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only. The maker states it is for indoor use only. It is not dimmable, so it runs from an ordinary on and off switch rather than a dimmer, which makes it a simple choice for spaces you light at one level.
The fitting is made of iron and glass. The ceiling plate and the slim rod carry the chrome finish, and the teardrop shade is clear glass, so the bulb inside stays visible as a bright point of light. It is for a qualified electrician to install. For styling, clear glass takes on the colours around it, so it works as well against a dark painted ceiling as a white one, and the chrome sits comfortably beside both cool greys and warm timber.
Specification
| Colour |
Chrome |
| Height |
20cm |
| Diameter |
12cm |
| Light Source |
1 x G4 |
| Colour Temperature |
2700K |
| CRI |
80+ |
| Dimmable |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Protection Class |
Class III |
| Energy Class |
G |
Downloads
Assembly Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
What bulb does the Yarvelle downlight take?
It takes one G4 bulb, the small two pin capsule type, held at the end of the chrome rod inside the glass.
Can this downlight be dimmed?
No, it is not dimmable, so it should run from a standard on and off switch rather than a dimmer.
How big is the glass downlight?
It is 20cm tall and 12cm across, a compact size that keeps the clear glass teardrop neat on the ceiling.
What colour is the light?
It gives a warm white light at 2700K with a CRI of 80+, so the glow is soft and colours look natural.
Can I use it in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only, such as hallways, landings and living rooms.
What is the downlight made of?
The fitting is made of iron and glass, with a bright chrome finish on the metal and a clear glass teardrop shade.