The Rye is a traditional coach-style exterior wall light in a bevelled-glass lantern, made in twosizes and two finishes. It is the fitting you put either side of a front door or along a boundary wallwhen the house wants something period rather than minimal.

Read the IP rating before you choose where it goes

The Rye is published at IP43. That covers spray falling at up to 60 fromvertical rain blown at a moderate angle and it does not cover directhosing or a fully exposed position on a wall that takes weather square-on. Under an eave, a porch or acovered entry it is entirely at home. On an unprotected wall facing the prevailing weather, specifysomething rated IP54 or better instead.

Two sizes, and the difference is more than height

The small is 200mm wide and 400mm tall; the large is275mm wide and 500mm tall. A pair of smalls flanking a standard doorwayreads correct; a single large suits a wider entry or a pier where one fitting has to hold the wall onits own. Buy the pair in the same size mismatched lantern heights either side of a door is thekind of thing you cannot stop seeing afterwards.

Antique brass or black

Antique brass is the warmer, more traditional read and it will continue to age outdoors. Black isthe quieter choice against render or brick and hides coastal grime better between cleans.

Where it works

• Covered entries and porches, in pairs either side of the door.
• Under eaves along a driveway elevation, where the run is sheltered.
• Garden walls and piers that sit under planting or an overhang.
• Period and heritage frontages where a modern rectangular fitting would look wrong.

Specifying it

Each takes a single E27 globe up to 25W, and no globe issupplied. A warm filament-style lamp suits the bevelled glass; a cold white one fights it.Rated IP43, so shelter it as described above.Warranty on the Rye is one year, not the three years most of the Telbix range carries worth knowing if you are comparing it against a neighbouring exterior fitting.

Supplied and supported by Lights For You. Order globes with the fitting, and order one spare: a pairof coach lights either side of a door should always be lit with identical lamps.

Questions

Can it go on a wall with no cover?

It is IP43, which covers angled spray but not direct hosing or full weather exposure. Under an eave or porch is ideal. For an unprotected wall facing the weather, choose a fitting rated IP54 or better.

What sizes are there?

Small at 200mm wide 400mm tall, and large at 275mm wide 500mm tall, each in black or antique brass.

Is a globe included?

No. It takes one E27 globe of up to 25W, supplied separately.

What is the warranty?

One year. That is shorter than most of the Telbix catalogue, which typically carries three years.

Which finish lasts better outdoors?

Both are exterior finishes. Antique brass continues to age and mellow; black hides coastal grime better between cleans.

Can I use a filament globe?

Yes, and it suits the bevelled glass better than a cold white lamp. Stay within the 25W maximum.

Should I buy one or a pair?

A pair either side of a door is the usual arrangement for the small size. The large is designed to hold a wider entry on its own.