Tronic Straight Gold Wall Light with Cylinder Glass Shade

Our review

This Tronic wall light is a straight gold fixture with a clear cylindrical glass shade, designed to sit flush against the wall and cast light through the glass rather than from an exposed bulb. It suits anyone wanting a warm, slightly dressy accent in a living room, bedroom, hallway or entrance, particularly where a matching pair would frame a doorway or mirror. Because the shade is clear, the bulb itself stays visible, so a decorative E27 bulb will shape the look more than it would behind frosted glass. Before buying, check the E27 fitting and the 40W ceiling, confirm the gold tone matches your other hardware, and think about whether you want a dimmable bulb, since the fixture is only rated for bulbs up to that wattage. Compared with fabric or frosted shades, this one gives sharper light and shows dust more readily, so it needs occasional cleaning. Also weigh it against a two-light or adjustable-arm wall lamp if you need to direct light rather than simply lift a wall.