Defoe
recessed LED wall light
Bedside brilliance that bends to you
- 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
Hidden Until You Need It
A beautifully discreet lighting solution that disappears when you don't need it and delivers focused illumination exactly where you do. The Defoe sits flush to the wall when folded away, maintaining clean, minimalist lines in your bedroom or hallway. Pull out the adjustable spot and direct warm, gentle light over your book at bedside, or create subtle accent lighting to guide you through corridors. The white aluminium finish brings contemporary elegance to modern and traditional spaces alike.
Crafted in Italy from quality aluminium, this recessed wall light features an integrated 3W LED delivering 300 lumens of warm 3000K light—perfect for reading without disturbing a sleeping partner. The clever swivelling mechanism gives you complete directional control, then tucks neatly away to become virtually invisible. Rated IP20 for indoor use, it's an ingenious blend of form and function that proves thoughtful lighting design needn't dominate your walls.
Key details: Number of lights: 1 light (integrated LED) · Colour family: White · Finish: White · Design: Modern minimalist · Width: 67mm
- Adjustable Swivel SpotFolds flush or pulls out to direct light
- Integrated LEDNo bulbs to buy or replace
- Warm 3000KCosy relaxing light for bedrooms
- 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.
White 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
- White
- Colour
- White
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Driver
- Included · Integral
Fitting it
- Mount
- Wall
- Surface / recessed
- Recessed
- Wiring
- Hardwired
- Electrician
- Required
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- 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 must comply with UK Building Regulations Part P. Unless you are a qualified electrician or competent person, you'll need to hire a registered electrician to cut the recess, connect the mains wiring, and certify the work. The fitting requires a cavity depth of at least 67mm plus wiring space.
Can I replace the LED bulb in this wall light when it eventually fails?
No, the Defoe features an integrated 3W LED module that is not user-replaceable. Integrated LEDs typically last 25,000–50,000 hours (roughly 10–20 years of normal use), after which the entire fitting would need replacing. The benefit is a slimmer, more compact design than bulb-based alternatives.
Is this wall light dimmable with a standard dimmer switch?
The specifications do not indicate dimming capability, so you should assume this fitting is non-dimmable. Installing it on a dimmer circuit may cause flickering, buzzing, or damage to the driver. If you require dimming functionality, you'll need to select a different product explicitly marked as dimmable.
How bright is the 3W LED and what colour temperature does it produce?
The integrated LED produces 300 lumens at 3000K, which is a warm white light similar to a traditional halogen bulb. This output is suitable for accent lighting, bedside reading, or highlighting architectural features, but not bright enough to serve as the sole light source in a room. The adjustable reading spot allows you to direct light exactly where needed.
Can this recessed wall light be used in a bathroom?
No, the Defoe has an IP20 rating, meaning it offers no protection against moisture and is only suitable for dry indoor locations. For bathrooms, you need a minimum of IP44 (or IP65 for shower zones), so this fitting should be installed in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, or other non-humid areas only.
What are the exact dimensions and how much wall depth is required?
The fitting measures 169mm wide, 140mm high, and requires a recess depth of 67mm. You'll need a cavity wall or suitable void behind the plasterboard to accommodate the housing, plus additional space for the mains connection and driver. Always check your wall construction and depth before purchasing a recessed fitting.
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