{"product_id":"visual-comfort-dessau-12-picture-light-for-art-walls","title":"Visual Comfort Dessau 12 LED Picture Light by Sean Lavin – 12.8-Inch, Dimmable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver a painting, a photograph or a mirror, the Dessau 12 LED Picture Light (12.8\") adds focused light in the room. The sizing notes below show what frame it suits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDamp rated · Dimmable · ELV\/TRIAC or 0-10V · Integrated LED · 553 lm · 90 CRI · 3000K · CA Title 24\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Dessau 12 LED Picture Light works in the house\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving rooms and dining rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Above a major piece, centered on the frame, to give the room a focal point after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallways, stairs and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A short reach keeps the light on the art and clear of the walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalleries, hotel lobbies and offices.\u003c\/strong\u003e One per frame, matched in length, gives a consistent display wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoom planner: size, height and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe numbers below come from the manufacturer's specifications and our own placement rules, worked out for the Dessau 12 LED Picture Light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork it suits:\u003c\/strong\u003e frames about 26–38\" wide (light ≈ ⅓ to ½ of the frame width; our rule of thumb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting height:\u003c\/strong\u003e center the backplate about 2–6\" above the top of the frame (our advice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow far it reaches:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.6\" projection from the wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeiling and table figures are our calculation for standard room dimensions, so measure your space. Have a licensed electrician install hardwired fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePulling the room together\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the picture light on its own dimmer, and balance it with a table lamp or sconce on the same wall so the art is not the only light in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor commercial and multi-unit projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor galleries, boutique hotels and corporate lobbies, we can help you match lengths to frame sizes and keep one finish and color temperature across the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visual Comfort \u0026amp; Co., Modern Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sean Lavin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dessau 12 Picture Light (700DES12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dessau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated LED picture light, hardwired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nightshade Black, Dark Bronze, Natural Brass and Polished Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.8\" (32.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjection from wall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.6\" (21.8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic diffuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum or brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated LED (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.6 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 553 delivered lumens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3000K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor rendering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 CRI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120V or 277V (choose at order)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120V: most LED-compatible ELV and TRIAC dimmers; 277V: 0-10V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Above the artwork only (mounts up)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwired to a wall junction box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp indoor locations (for example, a bathroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e ETL listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED life:\u003c\/strong\u003e L70 50,000 hours (Visual Comfort spec sheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years (Visual Comfort)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Title 24:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem numbers (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 700DES12B-LED930, 700DES12B-LED930-277, 700DES12Z-LED930, 700DES12Z-LED930-277, 700DES12NB-LED930, 700DES12NB-LED930-277, 700DES12N-LED930, 700DES12N-LED930-277\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer downloads (Visual Comfort):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/spec_sheet\/d\/e\/ss_dessau_12_picture_light.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpec sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/install_guide\/7\/0\/ig_700des8%20700des12%20700des18%20700des24%20700des36.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/paper_templates\/700DES12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLife-size paper template (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e – print and tape to the ceiling to preview the size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/ies\/d\/e\/ies_dessau_12_picture_light.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIES photometric file (ZIP)\u003c\/a\u003e – for lighting designers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcomfort.com\/media\/docs\/revit\/d\/e\/rv_dessau_12_picture_light.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRevit model (ZIP)\u003c\/a\u003e – for architects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen another fixture is the better call\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRenters or anyone wanting a plug-in picture light: it is hardwired.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore sizes in the same family\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther sizes and versions in the family: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/visual-comfort-dessau-18-led-picture-light-sean-lavin\"\u003eDessau 18\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/visual-comfort-dessau-36-led-picture-light-sean-lavin\"\u003eDessau 36\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/visual-comfort-dessau-8-led-picture-light-sean-lavin\"\u003eDessau 8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare, cleaning and upkeep\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LED is built in, so there are no bulbs to buy or replace. Natural and hand-rubbed brass are living finishes that patina with age; a brass cleaner restores an uneven patina (Visual Comfort). Dust the frame with a dry microfiber cloth. Visual Comfort covers it with a 5-year warranty. Installation is hardwired, so use a licensed electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions about using it in your space\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat artwork size suits the Dessau 12 LED Picture Light?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrames about 26–38\" wide (light ≈ ⅓ to ½ of the frame width; our rule of thumb).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow high should I mount the Dessau 12 LED Picture Light?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCenter the backplate about 2–6\" above the top of the frame (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow far does the Dessau 12 LED Picture Light reach from the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.6\" projection from the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Dessau 12 LED Picture Light hardwired or plug-in?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardwired to a wall junction box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan the Dessau 12 LED Picture Light light a mirror or shelf?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as the width suits the object and the location rating fits the room. Rating: Damp indoor locations (for example, a bathroom).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Dessau 12 LED Picture Light work with a dimmer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e120V: most LED-compatible ELV and TRIAC dimmers; 277V: 0-10V.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifying for a project\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigners, architects, contractors and hospitality buyers can join our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003etrade program\u003c\/a\u003e for project pricing and help specifying quantities, finishes and color temperatures across a job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersions we have available typically leave within 2–3 business days. Ground shipping is free on orders over $100 to the contiguous 48 states. 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