Elstead Cambridge Single Bathroom Wall Light - Polished Chrome

A slim architectural column for the bathroom wall

Cambridge trades the curves and candle arms of a typical wall light for a run of clean, stepped lines: a rectangular glass column set flush inside a chrome frame, with a squared cap above and a blocky little foot below. It reads as more architectural than decorative, a fitting for a bathroom where the details are meant to look considered rather than ornamental.

Polished chrome and frosted glass

The frame, cap and foot are all finished in a bright polished chrome, the kind of mirror shine that catches the light around a basin or mirror cabinet. Inside the frame sits a softly frosted glass panel that hides the bulb from view while still spreading a generous wash of light up and down the wall.

How It Works

A single 3W G9 LED lamp sits inside the glass column and is not supplied, so you can pick the exact brightness and colour temperature to suit the room. It is dimmable, but only if you fit a dimmable G9 LED and pair it with a compatible dimmer switch, so it is worth checking your existing dimmer will suit before choosing a bulb.

Where It Works Best

Carrying an IP44 rating, Cambridge is suitable for use in bathroom zones that see steam or the occasional splash, which makes it a practical choice either side of a mirror or vanity unit. See our guide to bathroom lighting zones to check exactly where it can be fitted. Its narrow, upright profile also means it takes up very little wall space either side of a cabinet or shaving mirror, where a wider fitting would crowd the wall.

A different note from Elstead

Elstead Lighting's catalogue leans toward softer, more traditional shapes, so Cambridge's squared off column is a change of pace for the brand. It still sits comfortably alongside older fittings, which makes it a workable choice in a bathroom that mixes periods rather than committing fully to one look.

Good To Know

• Mild steel frame with a frosted glass column, finished in polished chrome
• Height 35.8cm, width 11.9cm, projecting 11.2cm from the wall on an 18mm backplate
• One G9 lamp holder, 3W LED, bulb not included
• IP44 rated, suitable for use in bathroom zones
• Dimmable when fitted with a dimmable G9 LED bulb and a compatible dimmer switch
• Class I fitting, 2 year warranty
• Arrives with some light assembly to complete before installation
• Delivery is not available to the following postcodes: AB, DD, GY, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW, PA, PH, TR, ZE

Questions People Ask

What size is the Cambridge wall light? It measures 35.8cm high and 11.9cm wide, and projects 11.2cm from the wall on a slim 18mm backplate, so it sits close to the wall in narrow spots either side of a mirror or cabinet.

Does the Cambridge come with a bulb? No. It takes a single 3W G9 LED lamp, which is not included, so you can choose the brightness and colour temperature you prefer.

Can I fit this in my bathroom? Yes. Cambridge carries an IP44 rating, which covers use in bathroom zones exposed to steam or occasional splashes. Check our guide to bathroom lighting zones to confirm exactly where it can go.

Is the Cambridge dimmable? Yes, but only if you fit a dimmable G9 LED bulb and pair it with a compatible dimmer switch, so it's worth checking your existing dimmer will suit before you buy a bulb.

Height: 35.8cm
Width: 11.9cm
Minimum/Maximum Height: 11.2cm-35.8cm
Depth: 1.8cm

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