Hardwire Vision Picture Light by Situ
Hardwire Vision Picture Light by Situ
$259.00
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The Hardwire Vision is Situ's slim bar picture light wired into the house, so nothing shows below the frame: no cord, no plug, no remote on the side table. It dims from a wall dimmer or a smart home system, the way a gallery or a well-lit study is run.
Four bar lengths cover artwork from a framed print to a canvas seven feet wide. Choose the Standard optic for art up to 35 in tall or the Tall optic for pieces up to 60 in tall, in one of six finishes and a fixed 3000K or warmer 2700K light.
The Design Story
Situ designs to one rule, form follows function. Rather than rating a light by raw lumens, it sizes each bar to the artwork and shapes the beam with two layers of optics, a Standard optic that spreads light across wide, shorter pieces and a Tall optic that throws it farther down the canvas. The bar is only 3/5 in tall in profile, rides on a 10½ in curved arm, pivots 60° to aim the beam and slides through its brackets for 5 in of height adjustment.
The hardwired version keeps the same bar and optics and moves the power into the wall: a Situ driver sits in a 4-gang electrical box and takes its signal from your dimmer, either 0-10V or phase (TRIAC). Every Vision light is 95+ CRI, UV and infrared safe, and puts virtually no heat on the artwork.
Artwork Size
Maximum artwork for each length and optic, from Situ's cut sheet:
| Length | Standard optic | Tall optic |
|---|---|---|
| 17 in (17¼ in bar) | 36 in W × 35 in T (91 × 89 cm) | 23 in W × 60 in T (58 × 152 cm) |
| 30 in (30¼ in bar) | 48 in W × 35 in T (122 × 89 cm) | 37 in W × 60 in T (94 × 152 cm) |
| 43 in (43¼ in bar) | 66 in W × 35 in T (168 × 89 cm) | 52 in W × 60 in T (132 × 152 cm) |
| 56 in (56¼ in bar) | 86 in W × 35 in T (218 × 89 cm) | 72 in W × 60 in T (183 × 152 cm) |
Other Vision versions: Plug-in Vision · Hardwire Vision · Direct Connect Vision (remote) · Direct Connect Vision (wall dimmer) · Rechargeable Vision.
Product Details
| Maker | Situ Art Lighting, Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|
| Model | Hardwire Vision Series (HW-VS) |
| Type | Hardwired slim bar LED picture light |
| Material | Brass and aluminum |
| Finishes | Brushed Brass, Antique Bronze, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Black, Silver, White (brushed, anodized or sandblasted) |
| Bar lengths | 17¼ in (43.8 cm), 30¼ in (76.8 cm), 43¼ in (109.9 cm), 56¼ in (142.9 cm) |
| Bar profile | 3/5 in (1.5 cm) |
| Arm reach | 10½ in (26.7 cm) |
| Pivot | 60° |
| Height adjustment | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Light source | Integrated LED, 70,000+ hour rated life |
| Color rendering | 95+ CRI |
| Color temperature | 3000K or 2700K (fixed) |
| Light output | Standard optic: 17 in 575 lm, 30 in 1,150 lm, 43 in 1,725 lm, 56 in 2,300 lm. Tall optic: 17 in 780 lm, 30 in 1,550 lm, 43 in 2,340 lm, 56 in 3,120 lm |
| Dimming | Customer-supplied wall dimmer or smart home system (0-10V or phase / TRIAC); no remote |
| Power | Hardwired through the included Situ driver, installed in a 4-gang electrical box or similar enclosure; 12V, 7–25W |
| Installation | By a qualified electrician; never connect the light directly to line voltage |
| Mounting | Wall (recommended) or artwork |
| Artwork safety | UV and infrared safe; virtually no heat on the artwork |
| Use | Indoor, dry locations |
| Made in | Sarasota, Florida, USA |
| Warranty | 3-year limited manufacturer warranty |
Finishes and SKUs
Each length, optic, finish and color temperature has its own Situ model number, for example HW-VS-30-S-B (30 in, Standard optic, Brushed Brass, 3000K). -T- marks the Tall optic and 2700K models end in -27K. Our SKU adds the prefix LM-SITU, e.g. LM-SITU-HW-VS-30-S-B.
About Situ Art Lighting
Situ Art Lighting started as a father-and-son team in Sarasota, Florida, and is led today by President Jordan Minges. Its design rule is short: form follows function. Every light is built in-house in Sarasota and backed by a 3-year limited warranty, from cordless rechargeable picture lights to plug-in, hardwired and track systems, each sized to the artwork rather than rated by raw lumens. LoftModern is an authorized Situ retailer.
Who This Is Not For
If you would rather not open a wall, the Plug-in Vision uses the same bar and plugs into an outlet, with a remote and color tuning. If the artwork hangs flush to the wall with no room behind it for brackets, the Direct Connect Vision mounts straight to a junction box beside or above the art. And for no wiring at all, the cordless Rechargeable Vision runs on a battery.
Questions We Hear Most
Who makes the Hardwire Vision?
Situ Art Lighting builds it in its own workshop in Sarasota, Florida. The company began as a father-and-son team and still designs, assembles and supports its lights in-house.
Do I need an electrician?
Yes. Situ recommends installation by a qualified electrician. The included driver goes in a 4-gang electrical box or similar enclosure, and the light must never be connected directly to line voltage.
Which dimmer works with it?
It dims from a customer-supplied wall dimmer or smart home system, with either a 0-10V or a phase (TRIAC) driver. It works with most smart home systems, such as Lutron Caséta.
What size artwork does each length light?
Standard optic, art up to 35 in tall: 17 in up to 36 in wide, 30 in up to 48 in, 43 in up to 66 in, 56 in up to 86 in. Tall optic, art up to 60 in tall: 23, 37, 52 and 72 in wide.
3000K or 2700K?
3000K is a clean warm white that suits most art. 2700K is warmer and flatters oils, wood tones and gilded frames. The hardwired version is fixed; color tuning is offered on the plug-in and remote-controlled models.
Can I return the Hardwire Vision?
All orders are final sale, so please confirm the length, optic and finish before ordering. We are glad to help you choose first.
Shipping Info
| Processing | In-stock items ship within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships from | United States 🇺🇸 |
| Warranty | 3-year limited manufacturer warranty |
All orders are final sale. Not sure which length fits your artwork? Send us its measurements and we will help you choose.
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
A replacement will be shipped right away.
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