Torin Clear Glass Wall Light

The Torin takes the outline of a classic candlestick and strips it back to the essentials: a slim brass stem, a square backplate and a single tapered shade in clear glass. The candle-style lamp sits high in the shade, so the flame-shaped bulb stays on show and the whole fitting reads as a modern take on a wall-mounted candle.

Because the glass is completely clear, the Torin gives an open, sparkling light rather than a diffused glow. The tumbled brass finish has a gently aged, warm tone that sits as easily in a traditional room as in a contemporary one. The shade is a simple lift-off cylinder, which makes bulb changes straightforward, and the compact backplate keeps the fitting close to the wall rather than pushing it into the room.

It suits a hallway, either side of a mirror, or a pair flanking a bed where a soft point of light is wanted without a bulky shade. Because the lamp is visible through clear glass, a warm, low-output candle bulb is usually the most comfortable choice. This is an indoor fitting, and wiring a wall light is work for a qualified electrician. Wipe the glass with a dry cloth and leave the brass to age as it will.

• Materials: Metal and glass
• Finish: Tumbled brass
• Shade: Clear tapered glass, lift-off
• Backplate: Square, compact profile
• Style: Candlestick wall sconce
• Use: Indoor