Smal vägglampa för trapphus, väggarmatur i järn, 12 till 25 cm

Folded sheet metal that throws its light onto the wall rather than into the room, leaving a soft band of brightness behind it. You get a wash instead of a beam, the kind of light that warms a hallway or a bedside without anyone squinting at the source.

Most wall lights make you pick a side: a fitting that is useful, or an object worth looking at. This one is both. A single sheet of iron is folded into a clean geometric form with the LED held behind it, so the light escapes along the wall and grazes the surface. Switched off, it is a piece of wall sculpture with real presence. Switched on, it draws a soft gradient across the plaster that makes a flat wall look considered.

The form measures 25 cm (9.8″) across and 12 cm (4.7″) high and weighs 0.4 kg (0.8 lb), with a backplate of the same 25 cm by 12 cm footprint that keeps the fixing tidy against the wall. Three finishes are offered, black, white and gold, so it can disappear into a painted wall or stand against it, and each one works with a different palette: black for graphic definition, white for restraint, gold for warmth. The finish resists heat and fading, so years of daily use will not dull it.

The LED is integrated, drawing 3 W for 330 lm of even, bright light, and you choose the tone when you order: warm white at 3000K or cool white at 6000K. It runs on AC 90–260 V. It fixes to the wall with the brackets included and wires into your mains supply, so switch the circuit off first and have an electrician make the connection. Certification covers UL, CCC, CE, CQC, EMC, FCC, GS, LVD, PSE, RoHS, SAA and VDE.

Put a pair either side of a bed, run three down a corridor, or use one to break up a long wall in a living or dining room. It is minimal enough to suit almost any house and confident enough to carry a modern interior on its own. If you want it dimmable, email info@clerachic.com and we will arrange it. Free shipping on every order. Easy returns within 30 days.

Every wall light in this collection mounts to the wall with the hardware included in the box. The steps below cover all three power types we supply - hardwired, plug-in and rechargeable - so read the first section, work out which one you have, then follow the matching path.

Before you start

• Power type: your light is hardwired, plug-in or rechargeable. The Product Specifications above say which. It changes the whole installation, so check before you open anything.
• Mounting: all wall lights fix to a flat wall surface. Screws, anchors and the mounting bracket are supplied.
• Dimming: lights with a standard replaceable bulb can usually be dimmed. Integrated LED models generally cannot. The specification above states which your model is.
• Indoors or out: only fit a light outside if its IP rating says it is suitable. An indoor-rated fitting will fail quickly in the weather and is unsafe in the wet.
• Wall type: plasterboard, brick and tile each need their own anchor. The supplied screws suit standard plasterboard; buy the right fixing for anything else.

Tools you may need

• Screwdriver
• Voltage tester
• Wire nuts or terminal connectors (supplied with hardwired models)
• Drill and a bit suited to your wall, if you are making a new fixing point
• Spirit level and pencil

If your light is hardwired

Turn the lighting circuit off at your consumer unit or breaker panel. Do not rely on the wall switch. Test the wires at the outlet box with a voltage tester and confirm they are dead before you touch them.

If you are replacing an existing light, unscrew it and disconnect the wires by undoing the connectors. Support the fitting as you free it so it does not hang on its wiring.

Hold the new bracket against the outlet box or your marked position and check it with a level. Fix it with the supplied screws, tightening evenly so the bracket sits flat against the wall.

• Live to live: black, brown, or the terminal marked L
• Neutral to neutral: white, blue, or the terminal marked N
• Earth to earth: green, green-and-yellow, or bare, to the earth terminal or screw

Twist each pair together and secure it with a connector. Tuck the wiring back into the box so nothing is pinched when the fitting closes onto the bracket.

Line the body up with the bracket and secure it with the screws provided. It should sit flush to the wall with no gap and no movement.

If your light takes a replaceable bulb, fit the type and wattage given in the Product Specifications above. Do not exceed the wattage printed on the socket.

Switch the circuit back on and test the light. If it does not come on, isolate the power again before you re-open anything.

If your light is plug-in

Fix the bracket to the wall with the screws and anchors supplied, checking it with a level. Attach the body to the bracket, then run the cable to the nearest socket. Clip or tuck the cable so it is not a trip hazard and is not pulled taut where it leaves the fitting.

If your light is rechargeable

Fix the bracket to the wall, then charge the light fully with the supplied cable before its first use - a first charge from flat takes longer than later ones. Seat the light on its bracket and switch it on. Most models lift off the bracket for recharging without tools.

Important tips

• Follow the wiring rules that apply where you live. If any part of this is unfamiliar, have a qualified electrician do it - it is a short job for them.
• Check the outlet box is sound and can carry the weight of the fitting before you mount it.
• Dust the fitting occasionally with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners on a painted or plated finish.
• Let a bulb cool before you handle it, and never fit a bulb above the rated wattage.

If anything about the fitting or the wiring is unclear, email info@clerachic.com and a person will answer you.