Raffia wall lamp

Count on a woven shade and an E27 bulb in warm white 2700-3500K: that is the duo that gives a raffia wall light its filtered glow and soft shadows on the wall. This collection brings together wall lights with an E27 socket, in woven bamboo, fabric or a metal frame, for the living room, bedroom, hallway or staircase.

What is raffia and what light does a raffia wall light give?

Raffia is a woven plant fibre, used in a shade to filter light and draw soft shadows on the wall. With an E27 bulb in warm white, between 2700 and 3500K, a raffia wall light lights the room without glare and works just as well in a living room as in a bedroom or hallway.

What is raffia?

Raffia is a woven material of plant origin. In this selection, it covers the shade of the Velvesica, alongside the woven bamboo of Calranara, Osiera and Yumé, and the linen of Soren, all mounted on a black or beige metal frame. The fibre lets air through, which prevents overheating around the bulb, and its weave projects a pattern on the wall.

What light does a raffia wall light give?

The diffusion is filtered: light comes through the mesh, lower and softer than an opaque diffuser. That is the look you want from an indoor wall light placed near a sofa or a bed. Warm white reinforces that impression in the evening; to compare other materials and other effects, browse our lighting range.

Living room wall light: which shape and size should you choose?

In a living room, the space on the wall decides: a large shade like the Ø60 cm of Calranara dresses a bare wall, while a wall light with a reach of 130 to 175 cm such as Osiera or Velvesica throws the light further. All have an E27 socket and warm white light.

Living room wall light

A wide, empty wall takes a generous diameter, which then becomes a decorative feature in its own right. On a narrow wall, between two doors or above a low sideboard, a wall light with an outstretched arm of 130 to 175 cm reach lights the sofa without taking over the surface. Compare the sizes in the living room wall lamps.

Modern living room wall light

Black metal and round or tube shapes give a living room a modern feel, without looking heavy. The beige weave brings the contrast that stops the whole from feeling cold, and the black holds the line of the room. More ideas are gathered in the modern style living room selection.

Powerful living room wall light

The models in the collection state 40W with an E27 socket. The useful power comes from the E27 LED bulb you screw in: that is what decides the intensity, the wall light only spreads it. On a large wall, a wide shade like the one on Calranara diffuses more broadly than a small fixed fitting.

How do you get an original or boho chic wall light?

An original wall light is recognisable by its material and its shape: a natural raffia shade, woven bamboo, or an articulated arm for a reading light. These round or outstretched silhouettes stand out from the standard white square without giving up the E27 socket or the IP20 rating.

Original wall light

Round shapes, arc, tube, woven shade: the difference lies in the cut. The reading light Yumé can be adjusted and follows your movement, whereas a fixed model always lights the same spot. To see other cuts, look at the round shapes and the modern style.

Boho chic wall light

Boho chic comes down to three things: a natural material, a beige or black tone, and a metal frame rather than plastic. The raffia of Velvesica, the bamboo of Osiera and Calranara, the linen of Soren set that tone in a bedroom or living room without overloading the wall.

Powerful LED wall light: what do 40W and the E27 socket change?

The models in the collection state 40W with an E27 socket: the actual power depends on the E27 LED bulb you fit, not on the wall light alone. The standard socket therefore leaves you free to choose the colour temperature and the intensity, with no brand constraint.

Powerful LED wall light

A large living room needs light that is spread out rather than concentrated. The wide shade of Calranara spreads the flow, while a small cylindrical shade concentrates it downwards. The wiring is the same across the selection: compare it in the LED wall lighting.

Which socket for a wall light?

The E27 socket features on every model in the collection, and the bulb is not included. That is an advantage in use: you replace the bulb alone, without changing the wall light, and you choose the warm white 2700-3500K that suits the room.

Dimmable wall light

Only Osiera and Yumé accept a dimmer, the other models do not. Handy for lowering the light in the evening without changing the bulb: you go from reading light to late evening mood. The dark finishes are gathered in the black finish models.

Which wall light for a hallway, a staircase or a toilet?

In a hallway or on a staircase, you need a size that stays out of the way: Soren, at 27 cm high and 25 cm deep, fits that role and also suits entrances and toilets thanks to its double lighting. Osiera and Velvesica dress wider hallways.

Staircase wall light

A staircase is lit in stages, at hand height, to avoid dazzling anyone coming down. The compact size of the Soren follows the step without jutting out into the void. Other layouts are detailed for lighting a staircase.

Toilet wall light and designer WC wall light

For a toilet, look for an original WC wall light in a small size, placed at an angle or beside the mirror: the light comes from the side and avoids the harsh shadow of a ceiling light. Soren, with its 27 cm height and linen shade, fits a narrow room. Its white version appears in the white version.

Hallway wall light

A long hallway takes a regular repetition, every two to three metres depending on the length of the wall. Osiera, Velvesica and Calranara suit this, in woven bamboo or natural raffia. The suitable models are gathered in the hallway wall lights.

Wired or wireless wall light, indoor or outdoor waterproof?

The wall lights in this collection are wired: they connect to the mains, with no battery version. Their protection rating is IP20, intended for dry indoor use: for a terrace or an exposed wall, you need a higher rating, which is absent from this selection.

Wired or wireless wall light?

No model in the collection exists as a wireless wall light. A wired wall light requires an electrical outlet or a back box at the chosen spot: check this before drilling, especially if the wall is already furnished. The wiring is identical for bedroom and living room lighting.

Waterproof outdoor wall light?

No: the IP20 rating of the whole selection corresponds to a dry indoor room. An outdoor wall light must carry a much higher protection rating, against rain and damp. Here, then, we stay indoors, including in a bathroom only if the area stays dry. For a tight budget, see the affordable models.

How do you install and care for a raffia or bamboo wall light?

A wall light is fixed to the wall then wired to an outlet or a back box, taking its reach into account: 90 cm for Yumé, 130 to 175 cm for Osiera and Velvesica. Raffia and bamboo are dusted dry, in a dry room, since the stated rating is IP20.

How do you install a wall light?

Locate the electrical outlet, switch off the power, fix the bracket to the wall with plugs suited to the material (plasterboard or masonry), then wire it up and close it. Reach matters: 90 cm for the Yumé reading light, 130 to 175 cm for Osiera and Velvesica, which need space at the side. A desk corner benefits greatly from an articulated arm.

How do you care for raffia and woven bamboo?

A duster or a soft cloth is enough, with no damp product: moisture softens the fibre and stains the weave. Avoid unventilated wet rooms, in line with the IP20 rating. For the bulb, switch off the power and let it cool before replacing it.

How do you match a raffia wall light with the rest of the decor?

For a country chic feel, the woven material sets the tone: natural raffia, bamboo or linen, held by a black metal frame and beige tones. Cane, wicker and bamboo differ in the fineness of the weave and the shadow cast, more or less regular depending on the mesh.

Country chic wall light

Raffia and bamboo pair well with light wood, washed linen and natural tones, without adding a pattern. A country chic wall light stays understated if the metal frame is slim. The Velvesica and the bamboo of Osiera go in that direction, to pair with the metal wall lights of the same room.

Cane, wicker or bamboo wall light?

All three play on the weave, with different meshes: the wider the mesh, the stronger the cast shadow. The cane wall light and the wicker wall light come close to furniture caning, the bamboo wall light shows firmer stems. Above a sideboard, a wide shade plays that role, as in the dining room.

Reassurance and moving to purchase

The wall lights in the collection are covered for two years. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service come with the order. Before confirming, check three things: the space available on the wall, the reach of the arm if the model has one, and the E27 socket of your bulb. The round and woven sizes can be compared in the designer wall lights and the high-end designer wall lights, room by room.