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Key Features
The Dorchester 8-Inch Picture Light is a design by Chapman & Myers for Visual Comfort of New York. A creative duo known for their melding of classic, modern, and transitional styles, this piece is a perfect example of that amalgam. A traditionally styled bodice is complemented by a gleaming finish. The shade of this light directs the illumination perfectly onto the surface of choice. Whether you’re highlighting a portrait or a painting, this is a lovely option to do so.
Founded in 1987 by Andy Singer, Visual Comfort has years of experience collaborating with world-renowned artisans and has accumulated a diverse collection of quality products. The Visual Comfort collection, including pendants, chandeliers, floor lamps and outdoor lights, incorporates natural materials and distinctive hand-applied finishes, creating a unique look and ambiance that leaves a long lasting impression.
Key Features
The Dorchester 8-Inch Picture Light is a design by Chapman & Myers for Visual Comfort of New York. A creative duo known for their melding of classic, modern, and transitional styles, this piece is a perfect example of that amalgam. A traditionally styled bodice is complemented by a gleaming finish. The shade of this light directs the illumination perfectly onto the surface of choice. Whether you’re highlighting a portrait or a painting, this is a lovely option to do so.
Founded in 1987 by Andy Singer, Visual Comfort has years of experience collaborating with world-renowned artisans and has accumulated a diverse collection of quality products. The Visual Comfort collection, including pendants, chandeliers, floor lamps and outdoor lights, incorporates natural materials and distinctive hand-applied finishes, creating a unique look and ambiance that leaves a long lasting impression.
- Dimmer Not Included
- Lighting Style: Direct
- On/Off Inline Switch
- Designed by Chapman & Myers
- Material: Brass
- Dimmable: Yes
- Dimmer Type: Standard
- Location Rating: ETL Listed
- Assembly Required: No
- Made In China
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Lumens
The amount of light that comes from a bulb, which has commonly been measured in watts. The more lumens, the brighter the bulb.Wattage
A measurement of the power delivered to a component of an electric circuit (allowing a one-ampere current to flow through the component under the pressure of 1 volt.)Bulb Shape
Bulb shapes are denoted with a letter, which describes the shape, and a number, which indicates the size. The number indicates the diameter of the light bulb at its widest part in eighths of an inch.Base
The part of the bulb that connects to the fixture and its power supply. Bulb bases are denoted with the letter E, and a number which indicates the diameter of the bulb base at its widest part in millimeters.Voltage
Indicates how much voltage a bulb can accept via the fixture it's installed in.Light Color Temperature
The relative color from a light source, measured on the Kelvin temperature scale. Warm light is lower in color temperature (2700-3000 K) and cool, blue light is higher (5000 K).Average Rated Life
The average amount time that a bulb is expected to last.CRI
CRI = color rendering index. This number, which can go from 0 to 100, measures the ability of a light or bulb accurately renders colors. The higher the number, the better, with most quality bulbs these days measuring at least in the 80s.Manufacturer IDs: view
CHD 5117AB CHD 5117AN CHD 5117BZ CHD 5117PN
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