Arch wall lamp

An arc wall light fixes a curved arm to the wall and holds the shade away from its base: the light falls and grazes the wall. A living room, bedroom, hallway or staircase gains a lit corner and free floor space, with no side table needed.

What is an arc wall light and what light does it give?

An arc wall light is a fixture mounted on the wall whose curved arm carries the light source away from its base. A living room, bedroom or hallway gains downward light and a curved line drawn on the wall, without cluttering the floor.

The principle never changes: a screwed backplate, an arm that curves away, a cylindrical, domed or oval shade from which the light falls downward and slides along the wall. The whole selection is arc shaped, so the difference lies in the arm length and the shade material. Two families coexist: the visible socket, which lets you choose the bulb, and the integrated LED, which cannot be replaced. Browse the full range of wall lights and the indoor wall lights.

Arc wall light or articulated arm?

A fixed arc draws a bold curve and occupies the wall once and for all. An articulated arm brings the shade closer or further depending on use, as on the Arcora model with articulated arm, which extends over 90 cm of depth with a maximum height of 50 cm.

Architectural wall light: what the arm changes on the wall

A short arm stays discreet above a console, a 145 cm arm structures the wall and lights far. The curve replaces the bulk of a ceiling light and combines with all lighting families to equip a whole room.

Which room for an arc wall light?

The living room and bedroom are the most common rooms, ahead of the hallway, entryway and staircase. In a living room, the arched arm lights a reading corner without a side table; in a bedroom, it replaces the bedside lamp; on a staircase, it follows the descent of the steps.

Living room wall light: where on the wall?

The right spot is read from the furniture: the arm must bring the shade above the seat or the book, not behind your back. Models with a 145 cm arm, such as the Mirtoreta in rattan, light a sofa without moving the coffee table. See also living room wall lighting and the bedroom wall lights.

Staircase wall light: lighting the descent of the steps

On a staircase, the wall light goes on the side wall or the return wall, high enough not to dazzle anyone coming down. A long arm lights three or four steps at once. To complete with hallway wall lights and staircase wall lights.

How to get powerful lighting with an arc wall light?

Power depends on the bulb, not the arm: most models take an E27 up to 40W, a few references are integrated LED at around 10W and others are E14 or 1 x 7W maximum. For strong light, aim for an E27 socket and a high-output bulb.

Powerful LED wall light: integrated or bulb?

Integrated LED gives fixed light, in warm white, and cannot be replaced: the textured glass diffuser of Cristallo, 10 W, is one example. An E27 socket wall light, on the other hand, lets you change the bulb, go brighter or fit a smart bulb.

Powerful wall light: E27 or E14?

E27 takes the most common and strongest bulbs, E14 stays reserved for compact models and wall lights with pendants. One well-equipped wall light lights better than two weak points. Dimming is only possible on some models: check before buying. For lines, see modern wall lights.

What dimensions and height to plan before drilling?

Short arms measure around 25 to 40 cm high with a short projection, long arms go up to 145 cm for a projection of 130 to 135 cm, and articulated models extend over 90 cm of depth. Measure the wall and locate the back box before drilling.

What height for a 145 cm arm?

On a large arc, the shade hangs much lower than the backplate: allow clear passage under the shade and avoid a door that opens against the wall. The Bricen, Lisarc, Mirtoreta and Arceo models share this 145 cm height. For a workspace, look at desk wall lights.

Articulated arm: 90 cm of depth, at what distance from the wall?

The backplate stays near the back box, it is the head that moves: the joint therefore allows fitting above a table or an armchair without moving the power point. See also modern living room wall lights.

Which style to choose: contemporary, modern, baroque or bohemian?

Contemporary dominates with clean lines and plain shades, modern plays with cylinders and velvet, baroque arrives with crystal and pendants, and the bohemian vein with rattan, linen and wood. Each family changes the light as much as the wall.

Bohemian chic wall light: rattan, linen and wood

A wall light is noticed for its shape before its spec sheet: oval rattan shade, natural linen on a black frame, or coloured velvet. Curves and textures define the model on the wall. The Mirtoreta in rattan and the Arcolia wall light with its velvet shade illustrate this register, to pair with black finishes.

Country chic wall light: where to place it in a characterful interior?

A country chic wall light goes near a beam, a dresser or a French-style entryway: linen, light wood and patinated metal suit this decor. Baroque completes the look when crystal takes over, as on the Valsamica crystal pendants. See the gold finishes and the glass wall lights.

Which socket and bulb for an arc wall light?

The E27 socket equips nearly half the selection, E14 the compact models and wall lights with pendants, and a few references are integrated LED in warm white. Check the socket before buying the bulb: an E14 does not screw into an E27.

Filament bulb or LED bulb on an E27 socket?

On an E27 socket, a filament bulb gives warm light and a fine view of the filament when the shade is open; an LED bulb heats less and uses less. Both screw in equally, as long as you respect the maximum power stated by the model, often 40W.

Warm white 2700 to 3500 K: the light colour to choose

In a living room or bedroom, stay around 2700 to 3500 K, a warm white that does not turn faces and woodwork blue. A cooler temperature suits a hallway or a work area better, never a reading corner. See the modern bedroom wall lights.

Which material and finish for the shade?

Metal dominates, often silver, black or gold, and lets through a crisp light that draws the curve. Fabric softens the light and dresses the wall, glass and crystal make it sparkle, and large arches sometimes combine metal with lighter materials.

Black or gold metal wall light: what effect?

Black metal absorbs light and lets the curve draw the wall, as on the black and gold Arceo arch. A gold finish, by contrast, throws back brighter light and warms a dark wall. Material and colour therefore change the effect as much as the bulb.

Glass wall light: crisp or soft light?

Textured glass diffuses without dazzling, crystal multiplies reflections when light passes through the pendants. A velvet or linen shade, on the other hand, softens firmly and suits a bedroom better. Compare the effects between metal models and the more dressed references.

Hallway, toilet, outdoor: specific uses and care

In a hallway, a toilet or a dressing room, an arc wall light lights without a ceiling light and frees the passage. Most models are rated IP20 for dry interiors; a few references in IP44 or IP65 withstand water splashes. Care: power off and a soft cloth.

Design toilet wall light: what to install above the sink?

Above a mirror or a sink, a compact E14 socket wall light or a small arch is enough, with a shade that sends light downward. Choose an IP20 model in a dry room, IP44 if splashes come near the fixture. See the wall lights for damp rooms.

Waterproof outdoor wall light: IP44 or IP65?

Most models stay rated IP20 and are limited to dry interiors. A minority is rated IP44 or IP65, which allows a facade under an awning and water splashes. Check the rating before choosing: it decides the use, not the style.

For care, switch off the power at the breaker, dust fabric shades dry, wipe metal and glass with a soft non-abrasive cloth. On the order side, Designix provides secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and customer service. The manufacturer warranty runs from two to five years depending on the model.

The Arcora wall light and its articulated arm remains the most flexible model for a reading spot, to be found among Lucielle, black and gold curved arm, in the wall light range.

Frequently asked questions about the arc wall light

Once the socket and height are settled, all that is left is to choose the curve. The wall light range gathers the models in the selection, and all lighting families let you complete the same room.