Torres Ceiling Light by CTO Lighting

Torres is a flush-mounted ceiling light with a funnelled shade, made by CTO Lighting of London. It comes in a short version, 7.9 in across and 8.1 in high, and a tall version at 27.6 in high, and it sits close to the ceiling on a small plate.

It comes in 5 finishes: Antique Bronze, Bronze and Polished Nickel, plus Antique Bronze and Bronze with a honed alabaster shade.

The Design Story

Torres is a funnelled shade on a slim, solid body, and CTO describes its conical shape as reminiscent of ancient towers. The shade comes in polished nickel, bronze or honed alabaster, so the same shape reads as architectural in metal and softer in stone.

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 body and funnelled shade are metal, finished in antique bronze, bronze or polished nickel, and the alabaster versions carry a shade of honed alabaster, cut from natural stone, on a bronze body.

The Finishes

Antique Bronze. Rich, deep tones with a natural patina. Each fixture shows the character of the material and the hand of the British artisans who finish it.

Bronze. Deep, rich color and a robust build bring a touch of historical weight to a modern room, with a warm, inviting glow.

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

Honed Alabaster. Every piece is cut from natural stone, prized for its soft, diffused light. The veining occurs naturally, so no two are alike, from almost white to grey-veined.

Why You’ll Love It

Torres Ceiling is for low ceilings and tight spots where a pendant would be in the way. The short version is a small, neat drum of light, and the tall version is a slim column that still fixes straight to the ceiling.

Made for Real Life

The 110-130V version has a standard trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimmable circuit and takes a dimmable bulb: one G9 LED of up to 4.5W under the alabaster shade, or one GU10 LED of up to 4.5W under the metal shade at 110-130V, both at 2700K. Bulbs are not supplied. Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and use a slightly damp cloth for marks. Skip detergents and abrasives.

Sizes in Inches: Width, Height and Mounting

CTO lists the short Torres Ceiling at 7.9 in across and 8.1 in high (200 x 205 mm) and the tall at 7.9 in across and 27.6 in high (200 x 700 mm). It fixes to a round ceiling plate 2.5 in (64 mm) across.

Downloads

CTO publishes the data sheets for this ceiling light: Torres Ceiling data sheet (PDF) and Torres Ceiling Tall data sheet (PDF).

Product Details

Where It Shines

In a hallway, a stairwell landing, a walk-in closet or a kitchen with a low ceiling, or in a row where a pendant would be too long. It suits modern, transitional and hospitality-inspired interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

Is Torres Ceiling dimmable?

Yes. CTO lists the 110-130V version as dimmable on a trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimmer, so use a dimmable bulb. DALI is listed only for 220-240V.

What do Short and Tall mean?

Both have the same 7.9 in (200 mm) funnel. The Short is 8.1 in (205 mm) high and the Tall is 27.6 in (700 mm) high, so the Tall reaches further down from the ceiling even though both fix to the same small plate.

How does it mount?

It fixes flush to the ceiling on a round plate 2.5 in (64 mm) across. CTO's data sheet shows a North American junction box cover, so ask your electrician to confirm the box and the ceiling for the fixture weight, 6.6 lb for the Short and 13.2 lb for the Tall.

What bulb does it take?

The alabaster versions take one G9 LED of up to 4.5W. The metal versions take one GU10 LED of up to 4.5W at 110-130V. Both are 2700K, and CTO does not supply the bulbs.

Is every alabaster piece the same?

No. Alabaster is natural stone, so the veining and tone vary from piece to piece.

How do I clean it?

Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and use a slightly damp lint-free cloth for marks. CTO advises against detergents and abrasive cleaners on the metal and the alabaster.

Why We Love It

Torres Ceiling keeps the funnel and loses the drop, which makes it an honest, tidy light for a low room.

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