Crystal Wall Light | Modern Stainless Steel G9 Crystal Sconce For Bedrooms and Entrance Halls

Crystal against stainless steel is a specific look, and it depends entirely on the light source behind it. Crystal does nothing in daylight beyond catching a highlight. Switched on, the facets split the output into points and edges across the wall, which is the effect the whole fitting exists to produce.

It takes a G9 bulb, which is worth knowing because it gives you control over the result. A warmer bulb softens the sparkle and suits a bedroom, a cooler one sharpens it and suits an entrance hall. Stainless steel is the right frame material for crystal since it holds a bright finish without the plating wear that shows on cheaper metals over a few years. Fit a low wattage bulb rather than the brightest one it takes, because crystal multiplies the source and an overbright lamp glares badly from every facet at once.

It suits bedrooms, entrance halls, living rooms, and either side of a mirror or a bed. Mount in pairs where the wall allows, as crystal fittings read better in symmetry than singly. Electrical installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician in line with local wiring regulations, and the bulb must be rated for the fitting. Buy it now.

• Faceted crystal splits light across the wall
• Takes a G9 bulb, so you choose the colour temperature
• Warmer bulbs soften, cooler bulbs sharpen the sparkle
• Stainless steel holds its finish without plating wear
• Reads better mounted in symmetrical pairs
• Installation by a qualified electrician