Big Bulb Wall Light by CTO Lighting

Big Bulb is a wall light with a large shiny opal glass globe on a slim curved arm, made by CTO Lighting of London. It is 4.7 in wide and 14.2 in high.

It comes in 2 finishes: Polished Brass and Polished Nickel, each with shiny opal glass.

The Design Story

CTO made the Big Bulb Opal Wall from its preferred materials, and the shiny opal glass globe gives a soft glow that CTO calls a contemporary statement.

The Story of CTO Lighting

Chris and Clare Turner founded CTO Lighting in London in 1998 on one principle: design lights of uncompromising quality, using only the finest materials and working with elite British craftsmen. Chris is an engineer who designs and builds with meticulous detail, and Clare brings the eye of fashion. Together they built a name for understated luxury in hand-finished brass, mouth-blown glass and artisan-cut stone, and the collection has gone on to light The Savoy, The Dorchester, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel and Chiltern Firehouse.

How It Was Made

CTO assembles every light to order in England. The metalwork is polished brass or polished nickel, and the globe is shiny opal glass.

The Finishes

Polished Brass. A bright, reflective brass finish with a warm golden gleam.

Polished Nickel. A bright, mirror-like silvery finish that reflects the light and colors around it. Each piece is made by skilled British artisans.

Shiny Opal Glass. Opal glass has a soft translucency that diffuses the light evenly and hides the bulb, with a smooth, glossy surface.

Why You’ll Love It

Big Bulb is a simple, graceful reading light. Use a pair either side of a bed or a mirror, or one on a hallway wall, and the opal globe gives a soft, even glow.

Made for Real Life

The 110-130V version takes one G9 bulb, up to 25W halogen or a 2.3W LED at 2700K, and CTO requires a dimmable bulb for dimming on a trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimmer. CTO does not list a bulb as supplied. It weighs 4.4 lb and is IP20 for dry indoor rooms. Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and use a slightly damp cloth for marks. Skip detergents and abrasives.

Size in Inches

CTO lists Big Bulb Wall at 4.7 in wide, 7.9 in deep and 14.2 in high (120 x 200 x 360 mm). It fixes to a round wall plate 4.5 in (114 mm) across and 0.2 in (5 mm) thick, and it weighs 4.4 lb.

Downloads

CTO publishes the data sheet for this wall light: Big Bulb Wall data sheet (PDF).

Product Details

Where It Shines

Either side of a bed or a mirror, in a hallway, beside a reading chair or in a powder room. It suits modern, transitional and hospitality-inspired interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

Is Big Bulb dimmable?

Yes, with a dimmable bulb. CTO lists a trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimmer for the 110-130V version and DALI only for 220-240V.

What bulb does it take?

One G9 bulb, up to 25W halogen or a 2.3W LED at 2700K. CTO does not list a bulb as supplied.

What are the finishes?

Polished brass, a bright warm gold, or polished nickel, a bright silvery chrome tone. Both carry a shiny opal glass globe.

How big is it?

4.7 in (120 mm) wide, 7.9 in (200 mm) deep and 14.2 in (360 mm) high, and it weighs 4.4 lb (2 kg).

Can I use it in a bathroom?

The 110-130V version is IP20, for dry indoor rooms. Keep it out of wet zones and ask your electrician about placement.

How do I clean it?

Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. If a mark remains, use a slightly damp lint-free cloth, then dry it with a soft dry one. CTO advises against detergents and abrasive cleaners on metal and glass.

Why We Love It

Big Bulb is a friendly shape: one glowing globe, a slim arm and a bright metal finish.

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