Faro Nautica 280 Wall Lamp - Rust

A harbour style lantern for framing a doorway

The Nautica 280 is a marine inspired outdoor wall light that takes its cues from the lanterns you would once have found on harbour walls and boat houses. A gently coned metal shade sits above a rounded bubble glass diffuser, held in place by a caged frame that gives the fitting its unmistakable nautical character. It is a warm, characterful piece rather than a sleek modern one, and it brings a sense of coastal heritage to an exterior wall.

The rust finish and this size

This is the rust version of the Nautica, a mottled, aged brown tone that reads like weathered iron and settles beautifully against stone, brick and rendered walls. The finish is designed to look lived in from the moment it goes up, so it suits period homes, cottages, barn conversions and anywhere a brighter metal would feel too crisp. At 280mm across the shade, this is the compact wall mounted size in the range, measuring roughly 34cm high, 26cm wide and projecting about 28cm from the wall, which makes it well suited to framing a doorway or lighting a modest stretch of wall without dominating it. If you need a larger spread of light, other sizes and finishes in the Nautica family are worth a look.

How it works

The lamp uses a single E27 screw fitting and takes a bulb up to 15W. The bulb is not included, which leaves you free to choose the brightness and colour of light that suits the setting, whether that is a warm LED for everyday use or a decorative filament style bulb to play up the vintage look. This fitting is not dimmable. The body is metal with a clear bubble glass diffuser, and it runs on a standard 100 to 240V mains supply as an earthed Class I fitting. Moonlight Design recommends installation by a registered NICEIC electrician.

Where it works best

The Nautica 280 is at home on porches, covered entrances, in doorways and under the shelter of a canopy or eaves, where it can throw a soft downward pool of light across a threshold or path. Its coastal styling makes it a natural fit for seaside properties, but it works equally well on a traditional garden wall or beside a country front door. Because of its weather rating it is best kept to positions that enjoy some overhead cover rather than sites exposed to driving rain.

About Faro Barcelona

Faro Barcelona is a Spanish lighting company that designs its collections from Castellbisbal, on the edge of Barcelona. The Nautica draws on Faro's long standing strength in marine style fittings, pairing sturdy metalwork with glass to create pieces that feel authentic to the tradition they reference.

Good to know

• IP33 rated, offering protection against spraying water, so best suited to covered or sheltered outdoor positions rather than full exposure to rain.
• Takes one E27 bulb, maximum 15W. Bulb not included.
• Not dimmable.
• Made from metal with a clear bubble glass diffuser, in a rust finish.
• Approximate size: 34cm high, 26cm wide, 28cm projection, with an 11cm diameter base.
• 3 year warranty.
• Mains powered, 100 to 240V, Class I earthed fitting. Installation by a registered NICEIC electrician is recommended.
• Made to order by Faro Barcelona and therefore non returnable. Please allow the standard lead time before dispatch.

Questions People Ask

How far does the Faro Nautica 280 project from the wall?
The Faro Nautica 280 projects around 28cm from the wall, which is worth checking against door frames or narrow porches before fitting.

Is the Faro Nautica 280 suitable for a wall with no cover overhead?
Faro rates the Nautica 280 at IP33, which protects against spraying water rather than driving rain, so it is best kept to a porch, doorway or another sheltered position.

What bulb does the Faro Nautica 280 take?
The Faro Nautica 280 takes a single E27 bulb up to 15W, which is not included, so you can pick a warm LED or a decorative filament bulb to suit the look.

Can the Faro Nautica 280 be dimmed?
No, the Faro Nautica 280 is not dimmable as supplied.

340mm height x 260mm length x 280mm depth | Base 110mm diameter

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