Torres Wall Light by CTO Lighting

Torres is a wall light with a funnelled shade on a slim bracket, made by CTO Lighting of London. It is 7.9 in wide and about 8 in high, and it gives a directed wash of light on the wall.

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 Wall is a small, strong accent. Use a pair either side of a mirror or a bed, or space several along a corridor, and choose alabaster for a soft glow or metal for a crisper line.

Made for Real Life

The 110-130V version takes one G9 LED of up to 4.5W at 2700K, with a dimmable bulb on a trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimmer. The bulb is not supplied. CTO's IP44 version is for 220-240V only, so the 110-130V Torres Wall is for dry, indoor rooms. At 4.4 lb it is light. Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and use a slightly damp cloth for marks. Skip detergents and abrasives.

Sizes in Inches: Width, Depth and Height

CTO lists Torres Wall at 200 x 215 x 207 mm, which is 7.9 x 8.5 x 8.1 in. It weighs 4.4 lb.

Downloads

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

Product Details

Where It Shines

Either side of a mirror or a bed, along a corridor, in a stairwell or over a console. It suits modern, transitional and hospitality-inspired interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

Is Torres Wall 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.

Can I use it in a bathroom?

CTO makes an IP44 version of Torres Wall for bathrooms, but it is 220-240V only. The 110-130V version we sell is not damp rated, so keep it out of wet zones and ask your electrician about placement.

What bulb does it take?

One G9 LED of up to 4.5W at 2700K. CTO does not supply the bulb.

How big is Torres Wall?

CTO lists it at 200 x 215 x 207 mm, which is 7.9 x 8.5 x 8.1 in, and it weighs 4.4 lb (2 kg).

What is the difference between the metal and the alabaster versions?

The metal shade gives a crisper, more architectural line and a sharper beam, and the honed alabaster shade glows softly and diffuses the light more.

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 Wall is a small, sharp shape that gives a wall one clear point of light.

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