The Sydney Lighthouse Farmhouse Wall Light

The Ultimate Nautical-Chic Statement: Bring the iconic architecture of the harbour right to your doorstep. The Lighthouse – Sydney Caged Farmhouse Wall Light combines our compact, space-saving wall mount with a heavy-duty cast guard that creates a breathtaking “up-light” effect, built to withstand the toughest Australian weather.

Introducing the Sydney Caged Farmhouse Wall Light. Named after the vibrant capital of NSW, this fixture features a beautifully hand-spun shade paired with a robust glass and guard assembly that subtly mimics the striking steel curves of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. By mounting this architectural masterpiece on our compact Farmhouse wall bracket, you get a highly functional, low-profile light that blends effortlessly into any country-style farmhouse, nautical-chic coastal build, or ultra-modern apartment.Whether you are looking to illuminate a tight hallway, flank a set of patio doors, or add a bold feature to your exterior pillars, the Sydney Farmhouse Wall Light is guaranteed to make a statement.

The Signature “Up-Light” Lighthouse Effect

What sets the Sydney apart from every other warehouse shade is its unique “up-light” design. It seamlessly bridges the gap between a traditional downward-facing wall light and the upward illumination of a wall sconce.The upper bars of our thick cast guard are deliberately designed to permit light to escape upwards, recreating a brilliant “lighthouse” effect. This sends a spired light far and wide across your walls while restricting immediate glare from the naked eye. By evenly distributing light throughout the area, it creates a cozy, rustic atmosphere that still provides plenty of direct down-lighting for whatever task needs to be completed.

The Compact Farmhouse Mount

While our sweeping goosenecks are perfect for large facades, sometimes space is at a premium. The Farmhouse mount offers a snug, close-to-the-wall profile that is perfect for areas with tight clearances or high foot traffic. Crafted from heavy-duty, die-casted aluminium right here in our Carrum Downs workshop, this compact mounting arm ensures your fixture remains rigidly secured to your brickwork or timber without protruding too far into your walkway.

Uncompromising IP55 Outdoor Protection

Built for the harshest coastal and rural conditions, the Sydney comes standard with a robust IP55 outdoor rating. Engineered for full weather exposure, this fully sealed fixture protects your vintage LED bulbs from heavy rain, sea spray, and dust ingress.Finished in-house with the absolute best powder coat technologies Dulux has to offer, you can customise your Sydney to perfectly match your aesthetic. Choose a crisp “Hamptons White” for a breezy coastal feel, or an industrial black to let those Harbour Bridge-inspired cast guards truly pop against your walls.

Materials & craft

Every shade is hand-spun in our Carrum Downs workshop — shaped on a lathe, not pressed in a die. We work in aluminium for three reasons:

• It’s light. A spun-aluminium shade weighs a fraction of a steel equivalent, easier to ship and mount, with less load on brackets, arms, and ceiling roses.
• It doesn’t corrode. Steel rusts. Aluminium doesn’t — even in coastal salt or humid climates. Powdercoat seals it; the underlying metal stays sound for the long haul.
• It takes more skill to spin. Aluminium is softer and less forgiving than steel, so a clean shade silhouette is a craft outcome, not a stamping outcome.

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At-A-Glance Specifications

Feature	Details
Profile	Original-Inspired Semi-Deep Bowl on a Compact Farmhouse Mount
Lighting Style	Unique “Up-Light” (Lighthouse effect via cast guard) & Downlight
Ideal For	Tight clearances, exterior pillars, and patio doors
Origin	Handcrafted in Australia — Carrum Downs, VIC
Shade Style	Sydney Industrial Shade — 30 cm
Mounting	Caged farmhouse wall sconce
Standard Rating	IP55 — outdoor-rated as standard
Lampholder	E27 / Edison Screw — 60W max — dimmable (LED dimmer)
Input Voltage	AC ~ 230V / 50Hz
Construction	Hand-spun aluminium shade, die-cast aluminium fittings, powdercoat-sealed
Aesthetic	Modern · Classic · Industrial
Australian Made	✓ Yes