Pablo Designs LIM C LED Under-Surface Task Light – Slim Magnetic Arm

Task light reduced to a single slim line: an L-shaped aluminum arm with hidden LEDs that mounts under a shelf or desk and moves magnetically.

LIM C is the under-surface member of Pablo’s LIM family: an ultra-slim L-shaped aluminum arm with 91 high-output LEDs hidden along its underside. It mounts beneath a shelf, cabinet or desk edge, and a magnetic attachment system lets you reposition it effortlessly. It gives 325 lumens of warm 3000K light with one clean shadow and hi-low control.

Brushed Aluminum, White or Graphite; 10-foot cord; ships flat-packed. The original LIM task light, which LIM C builds on, won an iF Product Design Award in 2010, Silver at Best of NeoCon 2009 and an Interior Design Best of Year award for Lighting in 2009.

Meet the designer

Pablo Pardo

Founder and designer · Pablo Designs, San Francisco

Venezuelan-born industrial designer Pablo Pardo founded Pablo Designs in San Francisco in 1993, after a career that ran from Fisher-Price roller skates to Chrysler concept cars. His lights have won Best Lighting at ICFF, Best of Competition at NeoCon, a Red Dot and a German Design Award, and SFMOMA holds his work in its permanent collection.

Specifications

• Brand: Pablo Designs (San Francisco, since 1993)
• Model: LIM C
• Type: Under-surface LED task light, plug-in
• Finishes: Brushed Aluminum, White or Graphite
• Materials: Aluminum arm
• Mounting: Under a shelf, cabinet or desk edge; magnetic attachment
• Compliance: 2010 California Energy Mandate compliant
• Designer: Pablo Pardo
• Light source: 91 high-output LEDs hidden in the arm; array designed to avoid multiple shadows
• Light output: 325 lumens (46 lumens per watt)
• Power: 7 W
• Color temperature: 3000K warm white
• Color rendering: 85 CRI
• Dimming: Hi-low control
• LED life: 50,000 hours
• Voltage: 120–240V; global multi-plug adapter available
• Cord: 10 ft (304 cm)
• Certifications: ETL, CE, PSE, RoHS
• Warranty: 1 year from Pablo Designs
• Packaging: Ships flat-packed
• Design family awards: The original LIM task light won an iF Product Design Award (2010), Silver at Best of NeoCon (2009) and an Interior Design Best of Year award for Lighting (2009)
• Item numbers (MPN): Brushed Aluminum: LIM C SLV; White: LIM C WHT; Graphite: LIM C BLK

Features

• Ultra-slim: an L-shaped aluminum line.
• Magnetic adjustment: slide and swivel effortlessly.
• Mounts underneath: shelves, cabinets and desk edges.
• Hidden LEDs: 91-LED array with one clean shadow.
• Long cord: 10 feet.

Best for

Shelving desks, bookcases, cabinets, kitchen and craft shelves. For a freestanding version with a USB port, see the LIM360 Table Lamp.

Who this is not for

• Anyone wanting a freestanding lamp: LIM C mounts beneath a surface.
• Anyone wanting full-range dimming: it has hi-low control.
• Outdoor or damp locations.

Why we carry it

MetropolitanDecor is an authorized Pablo Designs retailer, curating design-led lighting since 2009. LIM C is the cleverest under-shelf light we carry: slim enough to disappear and flexible enough to aim. Pablo Designs has made lighting in San Francisco since 1993.

Buy once: durability and care

There are no bulbs to replace; the LED array is rated for 50,000 hours, and the lamp carries a one-year Pablo Designs warranty. Our care advice: unplug before cleaning and dust the arms and head with a soft dry cloth; avoid solvents.

Downloads for specifiers

• LIM spec sheet (PDF)
• LIM brochure (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

Where does the LIM C mount?

Underneath a shelf, cabinet or desk edge.

How does the LIM C adjust?

Its magnetic attachment system lets you slide and swivel the arm.

How bright is the LIM C?

325 lumens of 3000K light with hi-low control.

Is the LIM C plug-in?

Yes, with a 10-foot (304 cm) cord.

Which LIM C finish should I choose?

Brushed Aluminum for a technical look; White or Graphite to match your shelving.

Has the LIM design won any awards?

The original LIM task light, which LIM C builds on, won an iF Product Design Award in 2010, Silver at Best of NeoCon 2009 and an Interior Design Best of Year award for Lighting in 2009.

Trade & project orders

Interior designers, architects and hospitality buyers can join the MetropolitanDecor trade program for trade pricing. We also prepare quotes for multi-unit and project orders; contact us with your quantities and finishes.

Shipping

Ships in 2–3 business days.

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