Faro Cabo Wall Lamp - Brass

A ship's lantern styled wall light built for coastal weather

The Cabo is a compact outdoor wall light that takes its cues from classic marine and ships deck lighting. An oval brass body sits behind a protective cage of curved brass bars, with a ribbed clear glass diffuser glowing warmly at its centre. It is the sort of honest, hard wearing fitting that looks equally at home beside a coastal porch, a garden door or a period property, and it carries a genuine nautical heritage rather than a printed on imitation of one.

The brass finish

This version is finished in solid brass, a material Faro Barcelona favours for its marine style exterior fittings because it stands up so well to the weather. The warm golden tone is left natural, so over time and with exposure to the elements it will gently mellow and develop a living patina, giving each light a character of its own. The ribbed glass throws a soft, textured light and hides the bulb from direct view. If you are choosing across a set of doors or a run of wall, the brass reads warmer and more traditional than the darker painted finishes in the Cabo family.

How it works

The Cabo is a mains powered, wall mounted fitting that takes a single E27 screw cap bulb up to a maximum of 15W. The bulb is not included, which lets you pick the brightness and warmth that suits the spot, and a warm white bulb tends to flatter the brass and glass best. This fitting is not dimmable. Being hardwired to the mains, it needs proper electrical connection: Moonlight Design recommends installation by a registered NICEIC electrician.

Where it works best

With its IP44 rating, the Cabo is protected against splashing water and against solid objects, so it suits sheltered and semi exposed positions rather than fully open exposure. That makes it a versatile choice for garden walls, terraces, patios, porches, entrance doors, driveways and outbuildings, and its bulkhead form suits coastal homes, barns, workshops and anywhere a robust, no nonsense exterior light is wanted. The modest footprint means it works well flanking a doorway in pairs or spaced along a boundary wall.

About Faro Barcelona

Faro Barcelona is a Spanish lighting company that designs its own collections from Castellbisbal, on the edge of Barcelona, and pays particular attention to material choice for the setting. Brass, as used here, is a traditional pick for weatherproof marine style fittings, and Faro engineers its outdoor ranges specifically for exposure to the elements.

Good to know

• Materials: solid brass frame and protective cage with a ribbed clear glass diffuser.
• Light source: 1 x E27 screw cap bulb, maximum 15W. Bulb not included.
• Not dimmable.
• Weather rating: IP44, protected against splashing water and solid objects, suitable for sheltered outdoor positions.
• Power: 230V mains, hardwired. Moonlight Design recommends installation by a registered NICEIC electrician.
• Compact dimensions, approximately 23 x 11 x 12 cm.
• Backed by a 3 year warranty from Faro Barcelona.
• Made to order by Faro Barcelona and therefore non returnable. Please allow the standard lead time before dispatch.

Questions People Ask

What does the IP44 rating on the Faro Cabo actually mean?
IP44 means the Faro Cabo is protected against splashing water from any direction and against solid objects, so it suits sheltered spots like a covered porch or a doorway rather than a fully open, unsheltered wall.

Will the brass on the Faro Cabo tarnish or change colour over time?
Yes, the Faro Cabo is finished in natural solid brass, and Faro leaves it untreated so it will gradually mellow and develop its own patina with weather exposure, which is part of the character of a solid brass fitting.

Does the Faro Cabo come with a bulb?
No, the Faro Cabo takes one E27 screw cap bulb up to 15W maximum, and the bulb is not included, so you can choose your own brightness and colour temperature.

How far does the Faro Cabo project from the wall?
The Faro Cabo measures approximately 23cm long and 12cm deep, so it projects around 12cm from the wall once mounted.

110mm height x 230mm length x 120mm depth

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