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  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
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  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
  • Dessau 18-inch LED Picture Light Artwork by Visual & Comfort & Co
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Visual Comfort Dessau 18" Picture Light | Sean Lavin | 90 CRI | Black, Bronze, Nickel or Brass

Visual Comfort Dessau 18" Picture Light | Sean Lavin | 90 CRI | Black, Bronze, Nickel or Brass

$679.00
$679.00
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The Dessau 18" Picture Light by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort Modern is a precision artwork lighting fixture that delivers 90 CRI, 3000K illumination across an 18-inch span without the decorative vocabulary that has historically made picture lights look like they belong in traditional interiors. The Dessau is purely architectural — a clean rectangular arm with an integrated LED strip and a tilting head that positions the beam precisely on artwork without visible hardware complexity. Available in four finishes — Nightshade Black, Dark Bronze, Polished Nickel, and Natural Brass — it works in any contemporary interior palette. Both 120V and 277V available for commercial specification.

ETL listed. Five-year warranty. Free shipping at MetropolitanDecor.com.

Designer/Brand: Visual Comfort & Co. (formerly Tech Lighting) | Designer: Sean Lavin

Specifications

  • Width: 18"
  • CCT: 3000K
  • CRI: 90
  • Finishes: Nightshade Black, Dark Bronze, Polished Nickel, Natural Brass
  • Voltage: 120V or 277V
  • Dimming: Dimmable
  • Certification: ETL Listed
  • Warranty: 5 Years
  • SKU(s): MD-VCC-700DES18B-LED930 (Black/120V), MD-VCC-700DES18Z-LED930 (Bronze/120V), MD-VCC-700DES18N-LED930 (Nickel/120V), MD-VCC-700DES18NB-LED930 (Brass/120V) — 277V variants available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the Dessau 18 compare to the Dessau 36?
A: The Dessau 18 covers artwork up to approximately 18–24 inches wide; the Dessau 36 covers artwork up to approximately 36–48 inches wide. For larger paintings, the 36 is the right choice. For smaller pieces, pairs of prints, or photography, the 18 is sized correctly.

Q: What CRI is needed for quality artwork lighting?
A: 90 CRI is the practical minimum for artwork display — it renders colors accurately enough for most gallery and residential applications. The Dessau's 90 CRI at 3000K produces warm, natural light that flatters both warm-palette and cool-palette artwork without the color shifts that 80 CRI sources introduce.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.

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