Plug-in Classic Picture Light by Situ
Plug-in Classic Picture Light by Situ
$229.00
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The Plug-in Classic is Situ's nod to the traditional library picture light: a short bar of solid mahogany or clear or frosted acrylic, finished with a brass or antique bronze end cap or finial, on a slender curved arm. Inside it is all modern, a high-CRI LED with remote dimming and timers.
It plugs into a standard outlet and suits traditional portraits, landscapes and gilded frames up to 40 in wide and 36 in tall.
The Design Story
Situ designs to one rule, form follows function, and the Classic shows that the rule can still look traditional. The 9 to 12 in bar takes its shape from the brass picture lights of old libraries, in warm mahogany or in acrylic that glows softly, but the light comes from a 5W LED at 95+ CRI and 3000K, so colours read true and the canvas stays cool.
The arm reaches 10½ in from the wall and adjusts 5 in up or down; the bar pivots 60° to aim the light. It mounts to the wall or the artwork, and the remote dims it and switches it off after 3, 6 or 9 hours.
Artwork Size
Situ recommends the Classic for artwork up to 40 in wide × 36 in tall (102 × 91 cm). For larger pieces, see the Plug-in Vision lengths.
Product Details
| Maker | Situ Art Lighting, Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|
| Model | Plug-in Classic Series (PIRCS) |
| Type | Plug-in traditional LED picture light |
| Material | Solid mahogany, clear acrylic or frosted acrylic bar; brass or antique bronze arm, end caps or finials |
| Styles | Solid Mahogany, Brass End Cap, Clear Acrylic, Antique Bronze End Cap, Clear Acrylic, Antique Bronze Finial, Clear Acrylic, Brass End Cap, Clear Acrylic, Brass Finial, Frosted Acrylic, Antique Bronze End Cap, Frosted Acrylic, Brass End Cap |
| Bar length | 9–12 in (23–30 cm), with end caps or finials |
| Arm reach | 10½ in (26.7 cm) |
| Pivot | 60° |
| Height adjustment | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Recommended artwork | Up to 40 in W × 36 in T (102 × 91 cm) |
| Light source | Integrated LED, 70,000+ hour rated life |
| Color rendering | 95+ CRI |
| Color temperature | 3000K |
| Light output | 250 lm |
| Dimming | Included remote (Situ also lists smartphone dimming) |
| Timers | Auto shut-off after 3, 6 or 9 hr |
| Power | Plug-in, 12V, 5W; UL / cUL / ETL / cETL listed power supply |
| Mounting | Wall 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 style has its own Situ model number: MBC solid mahogany with brass end caps; CA clear acrylic and FA frosted acrylic, with ABC antique bronze end caps, ABF antique bronze finials, BC brass end caps or BF brass finials, for example PIRCS-CABF. Our SKU adds the prefix LM-SITU, e.g. LM-SITU-PIRCS-CABF.
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 prefer a slim, modern bar that almost disappears above the frame, the Plug-in Vision is the better fit and offers color tuning. For artwork wider than 40 in, a longer Vision bar will light it more evenly. And if there is no outlet near the art, the cordless Rechargeable Touch needs no wiring.
Questions We Hear Most
Who makes the Plug-in Classic?
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.
Mahogany, clear or frosted acrylic?
Solid mahogany is the warmest, most traditional look and pairs with wood and gilded frames. Clear acrylic reads light and almost glass-like; frosted acrylic softens the bar further. All three use the same LED and optics.
End cap or finial?
End caps finish the bar with a neat round cap. Finials add a small turned ornament at each end, in the spirit of antique library lights.
What size artwork does it suit?
Situ recommends it for artwork up to 40 in wide and 36 in tall.
Do I need an electrician?
No. It plugs into a standard outlet and mounts to the wall or the back of the frame.
Can I return the Plug-in Classic?
All orders are final sale, so please confirm the style before ordering. We are glad to help you choose.
Shipping Info
| Processing | In-stock items ship within 2–3 business days. |
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| Ships from | United States 🇺🇸 |
| Warranty | 3-year limited manufacturer warranty |
All orders are final sale. Not sure which style suits your frame? Send us a photo and we will help.
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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