Oriental lighting

An oriental lamp is recognisable by its metal frame and glass shades, often flower or dome shaped, in a gold or black finish. This selection of 16 products brings together wall lights, a pendant light and a dimmable floor lamp, with a 28 W G9 bulb or a 24 W LED in warm white.

What is an oriental lamp and what light does it give?

An oriental lamp is recognisable by its gold metal frame and glass shades, often flower or dome shaped. In this selection, the wall lights and the pendant light use 28 W G9 bulbs, and the floor lamp has an integrated LED in warm white, between 2700 and 3500 K.

The result is warm and golden, with no cold white. The wavy or opal glass filters the source: the light falls in a soft pool on the table or wall, with no glaring point. That is what sets these models apart from modern living room lamps with a bare shade, which are more direct.

Moroccan oriental chandelier: what is the difference from a modern model?

The Moroccan oriental chandelier plays on worked metal and coloured glass, with a wide silhouette and several light points. A modern model keeps the same materials, metal and glass, but tightens the lines: that is the case with the Belilo pendant light and its five bells, whose opal glass bells line up across a 110 cm spread.

Oriental lamps: which materials appear most often?

Metal and glass, throughout this selection. The metal provides the frame and the slim rods; the glass, wavy, opal or hammered globe, diffuses the light. The gold finish is the most common, black appears on one piece, the Zenvesisto floor lamp with a marble base. If you are looking for other warm materials, see the copper finishes.

Oriental chandelier, oriental ceiling light or floor lamp: which shape for which room?

The chandelier and pendant light illuminate the centre of a room, the ceiling light illuminates widely and close to the ceiling, the floor lamp stands on the floor near a sofa or a bed. In this selection, the Belilo pendant light spreads across 110 cm, the Zenvesisto floor lamp measures 28 cm in diameter and the wall lights need only a wall.

Oriental ceiling light: in which rooms should you place it?

A ceiling light is suitable where the ceiling must stay clear and the light must cover a wide area: hallway, entrance, small bedroom. It does not replace a pendant light above a table, which concentrates the light on the worktop. For low ceilings, recessed lights remain an option.

Oriental floor lamp: what is it for?

It lights at seating height, near an armchair or a bed, and moves wherever you want it. The Zenvesisto adds a dimmer: the intensity is adjusted without changing the bulb. Find other formats in the floor lamps.

Which oriental lamp should you choose for a living room?

For a living room, this selection offers two approaches: a black LED floor lamp 28 cm in diameter, with a dimmer and warm white light, for adjustable accent lighting, or a gold metal pendant light with five bells that lights the whole room. The wall lights complete the walls.

The first choice gives a mobile light that you lower in the evening in front of a film. The second places a focal point at the centre of the ceiling and lights the whole room at once. Many living rooms combine both, with a wall light for the wall without natural light. The Zenvesisto floor lamp pairs well with a dark interior; the gold pendant light, with a lighter decor.

Wall light or pendant light for a living room?

The wall light frees the floor and the ceiling, it lights a wall or a reading corner without extra furniture. The pendant light occupies the centre and becomes the landmark of the room. In a living room with a low ceiling, it is better to multiply wall lights than to hang one.

How do you match two gold lamps in the same room?

Keep the same family of materials, gold metal and glass, and vary the scales: a large central piece, a smaller one as a complement. Avoid stacking two identical shapes. The design pieces for the living room offer other sizes to create this offset.

G9 bulb or integrated LED: how to read the spec sheet?

In this selection, the wall lights and the pendant light use a replaceable 28 W G9 bulb, while the floor lamp has a 24 W integrated LED in warm white, between 2700 and 3500 K. All are IP20, so intended for dry rooms, and guaranteed for 5 years.

G9 socket: which bulb should you choose?

The G9 is a small pin socket, common on lamps with a thin shade. Choose a bulb of 28 W maximum, in the temperature you want: warm for a living room, more neutral for a hallway. The bulb is replaced without tools, which extends the life of the lamp.

IP20: in which rooms is this lamp meant to live?

IP20 means the device is protected against solid bodies, not against water. It therefore lives in a living room, a bedroom, a hallway, a dining room or a kitchen without direct splashing. For a damp room or a bathroom, turn to suitable models.

Where should you install an oriental wall light in the home?

The wall light is placed high up, on a clear wall: in a hallway to mark the way, on either side of a bed, or as a complement to a living room. The two models in the selection measure 31.5 cm by 19.5 cm for the Ondulora wall light with two shades and 20 cm in diameter for the small Fleurina wall light with a hammered globe.

The Ondulora lights upwards and downwards, which draws two pools on the wall and gives depth to a narrow hallway. The Fleurina, more compact with its 12 cm depth, slips in where the passage is tight. Neither takes up floor space, a real gain in rooms where people move around.

What height for a wall light in a hallway?

In general, it is placed above eye level, around 1.80 m from the floor, to avoid direct glare. In a long hallway, alternate the sides or space the points regularly, without placing them against the doors.

Bedroom: on which side of the bed should you place the wall lights?

On each side, in place of a bedside lamp, to free the nightstand. Allow a height that lets you read sitting up, without raising your arm. The compact format of the Fleurina suits both sides of a double bed. See also the dining room lights if the room is open.

Lamps for toilets and small rooms: which solution?

In a toilet or a small space, a compact wall light takes up little room: the Fleurina measures 20 cm in diameter by 12 cm in depth. These lamps are IP20, which makes them suitable for dry rooms, without direct water splashing.

For a narrow space, you mainly look for a device that does not take over the wall and that lights without glare. A wall light placed high up does the job. If the room is damp or you want another format, browse the toilet lights.

At what height should you hang an oriental pendant light above the table?

The Belilo pendant light adjusts from 38.9 cm to 84.4 cm in height, with a 110 cm spread: it therefore suits large tables as well as tall rooms. The whole is kept low enough to light the tabletop, high enough not to get in the guests' line of sight.

In general, aim for about 75 to 85 cm between the bottom of the lamp and the tabletop. The adjustable cable lets you fine-tune once the table is in place, which matters in a dining room or a kitchen where the furniture may move. A linear 110 cm assembly covers a long table without multiplying the points on the ceiling.

Pendant light above a kitchen island: the same rule?

Yes, with a little more height if you work standing under the lamp. The five-bell assembly lines up along the axis of the island. For other configurations, compare with the kitchen lights and the design pendant lights for kitchens.

How do you adjust the height of a pendant cable?

Switch off the power, loosen the cable clamp, slide the pendant light, then tighten again. Do it with two people to hold the assembly without forcing the glass. Measure once the chosen low point, then align the other bells on the same line.

Where to buy an oriental lamp when you are looking for a lighting store in Lyon?

This selection is ordered online, with secure payment, tracked delivery and returns, to Lyon as elsewhere in France. In a store, you judge the material by hand; online, you compare the dimensions, the socket, the protection rating and the 5-year warranty before confirming.

Searches for a lighting store in Lyon or lighting clearance in Lyon often point to the same need: seeing the piece before buying. From a distance, the spec sheet replaces the eye: a diameter, a depth, a socket and a warranty are enough to decide. Our customer service answers on these points, and you can compare with luxury models or the whole lamp range as a whole.

Reassurance: secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service. A question about a cable, a socket or a height? Write to us before ordering.

Frequently asked questions about oriental lamps

Still hesitating between a wall light and a pendant light? Start with the room and the available wall, then compare the pendant lights with several light points, the original decorative lamps and the LED lighting for living rooms. Add to cart, or write to us: Designix customer service helps you confirm dimensions and socket before buying.