Defoe
recessed LED wall light
Focused light for bedside moments
- Folds flush with the wall when you are done, so nothing to knock
- Recessed, so it needs a void in the wall rather than a surface box
- Swivels to put a tight, warm 3000K pool on a book and nowhere else
- LED included
- Hardwired
Estimated arrival 18 Sep to 22 Sep
5 to 7 working days · Tracked delivery Delivery detailsguarantee
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01 / The feeling
Light That Knows Its Place
This ingenious recessed wall light disappears completely when you don't need it, then emerges as a precision task light exactly when you do. Picture it beside your bed: the adjustable spot folds flush into its sleek black plate by day, maintaining clean, minimalist lines. Come evening, simply pull out the swivel head and direct warm, focused light onto your book while your partner sleeps undisturbed. It's equally brilliant in hallways, creating subtle architectural interest that transforms into practical illumination at a moment's notice.
The Defoe brings Italian design and quality engineering to your home, crafted in aluminium with an integrated 3W LED delivering 300 lumens of warm 3000K light. The rotating spot offers complete directional control, whilst the recessed installation keeps everything neat and unobtrusive. No bulbs to replace, no fuss—just elegant functionality that works beautifully for years to come.
Key details: Number of lights: 1 light (integrated LED) · Colour family: Black · Finish: Black · Design: Modern minimalist · Width: 67mm
- Adjustable Swivel SpotFolds flush or pulls out to direct light
- Integrated LEDNo bulbs to buy or replace
- Warm 3000KCosy light ideal for bedside reading
- 3000K
- Warm white
- 300
- Lumens
- 3W
- Integrated LED
02 / Find its place
A small footprint.
A lasting impression.
Just 7 cm wide, with a 17 cm vertical line. Add a gentle glow beside the bed or bring warmth to a hallway.
Try the size before you buy
Mark a 17 cm line on your wall with removable tape. Allow 14 cm of depth and check the position from where you sit or lie.
Rated IP20 — dry indoor spaces only, so not for bathrooms or outdoors.
03 / The finer details
Quiet form.
Beautifully finished.
Black in aluminium. Hardwired, so a qualified electrician fits it — the mounting hardware is in the box.
- Height
- 17 cm
- Width
- 7 cm
- Projection
- 14 cm
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Material
- Aluminium
- Light source
- Integrated LED
- Voltage
- 220-240V
- Electrical class
- Class I
- IP rating
- IP20
- Guarantee
- 2 years
Full specification
Construction
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Black
- Colour
- Black
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Height
- 169 mm
- Width
- 67 mm
- Projection
- 140 mm
- Weight
- 2.31 kg
- Pack quantity
- 1
Light
- Light source
- Integrated LED
- Bulb included
- No — sold separately
- Wattage
- 3 W
- Equivalent
- 21 W incandescent
- Brightness
- 300 lm
- Efficacy
- 100.0 lm/W
- Colour temperature
- 3000 K
- Direction
- Adjustable Spot
- Energy rating
- F
Fitting it
- Mount
- Wall
- Surface / recessed
- Recessed
- Wiring
- Hardwired
- Electrician
- Required
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Fixings
- Supplied
- Suits
- Plasterboard, brick, masonry wall
- Mounting height
- 0.9–1.2m
Electrical & safety
- Voltage
- 220-240V
- Electrical class
- Class I
- IP rating
- IP20 · Indoor
Cover & compliance
- Made by
- Gruppo F.T (Luce Ambiente e Design)
- Made in
- n/a
- Guarantee
- 2 years
- Returns
- 30 days, unused
- CE marked
- Yes
- RoHS
- Compliant
A one-page summary you can print or send to your electrician.
What arrives in the box
1× Recessed LED wall light fitting
1× Pack of mounting screws and plugs
1× Installation instructions
Good to know
A few questions,
before it comes home.
Does the Defoe recessed wall light need to be installed by an electrician?
Yes, as this is a hardwired recessed fitting, installation involves mains electrical work and creating a recess in the wall. Under Part P of the Building Regulations in England and Wales, this type of work must be carried out by a qualified electrician or certified competent person. The fitting requires a cut-out in the wall and connection to your mains supply, so professional installation is strongly recommended.
Can I replace the LED bulb in this fitting when it stops working?
No, the Defoe features an integrated 3W LED module rather than a replaceable bulb. Integrated LEDs typically last 20,000-30,000 hours (around 15-20 years with normal domestic use), but when the LED eventually fails, the entire light unit will need to be replaced. The advantage is a sleeker design and no ongoing bulb replacement costs during its long lifespan.
Is this wall light suitable for use in a bathroom?
No, the Defoe has an IP20 rating, which means it has no moisture protection and is only suitable for dry indoor locations. For bathroom use, you would need a minimum of IP44 (or IP65 in shower zones), so this fitting should be installed in bedrooms, hallways, living rooms, or other dry areas only.
How much light does this reading light produce and what colour is it?
The integrated LED produces 300 lumens at 3000K, which is a warm white colour temperature. This output is ideal for focused task lighting such as bedside reading rather than general room illumination—300 lumens is roughly equivalent to a traditional 25-30W incandescent bulb, providing a comfortable, concentrated light pool without being overly bright.
What are the dimensions and how deep does the wall recess need to be?
The Defoe measures 169mm wide, 67mm high, and projects 140mm from the wall when installed. Because this is a recessed fitting, you'll need to create a cavity in the wall to house the majority of the unit—your electrician will need to confirm the exact recess depth required based on the wall construction and the fitting's backbox dimensions.
Is the Defoe adjustable and can it be dimmed?
The fitting features an adjustable reading spot, allowing you to direct the light beam where needed, which is particularly useful for bedside task lighting. However, there is no mention of dimming capability in the specifications, so you should assume this LED is non-dimmable and will operate at full 300-lumen output when switched on.
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