The Cantena Large is a 420mm solid brass outdoor wall light with trapezoidclear glass on a simple arm, in antique brass or black.

It is splash rated, not weatherproof. Our sources sayIP43 and IP44; we publish the lower. That covers rain and splashing on a wall it does not cover direct hosing, a fully exposed post, or coastal salt spray,whatever the old copy said.

Solid brass is the reason to buy it

Most exterior wall lights are painted die-cast aluminium, which chalks and pits. Solidbrass weathers instead of failing: the antique brass version will develop a patina over yearsoutdoors, and the black version is brass painted, so a scratch reveals metal rather than substrate.That is why it weighs 4.1kg.

Clear glass shows the globe

The trapezoid glass is clear, so the globe is part of the design. Adecorative filament E27 suits the vintage frame; a plain frosted globe undercuts it.Globes are not supplied.

The family matches

Cantena is made in two wall sizes and as a pendant, all in the same solid brass. Anentry with matching wall lights either side of a door and a pendant above it is a coherent schemerather than three separate decisions.

Where it works

• Beside a front door, under some cover.
• Porches, verandahs and undercover entries.
• Garage and courtyard walls out of direct spray.
• Period and heritage frontages, in antique brass.

Specifying it

420mm high, 250 250mm, glass 100mm, in solidbrass and glass. Weight 4.1kg check the wall fixing. OneE27 globe to 25W, not supplied; dimming is globe dependent.240V, ClassI earth required,IP43 rain and splash only. Warranty is three years.

Supplied and supported by Lights For You. For a fully exposed or coastal position ask us about anIP65 fitting brass will survive there, but the seal on this one is not rated for it.

Questions

Can it take full weather, or a coastal position?

No. It is rated IP43 rain and splashing on a wall. It is not for direct hosing, an exposed post, or salt spray. The old copy overstated this and we have corrected it.

Why does it cost more than an aluminium light?

It is solid brass, not painted die-cast. Brass weathers to a patina instead of chalking and pitting, which is why it weighs 4.1kg.

Is a globe included?

No. One E27 globe up to 25W. Choose a decorative filament globe the glass is clear and the globe is visible.

Will the antique brass change colour outdoors?

Yes, gradually. That is the nature of brass, and on this finish it is part of the appeal.

Are there matching fittings?

Yes Cantena is made in two wall sizes and as a pendant, all in the same solid brass.

How heavy is it?

4.1kg. Check that your wall fixing suits before installation.

What is the warranty?

Three years.