Orbit Plug-In Swing Sconce

The Orbit Plug-In Swing Sconce from Solae Design solves the problem that stops most people hanging a wall light at all: there is no junction box where they want it. This fixture plugs into a standard outlet, so it goes up with two screws and a cord rather than an electrician and an afternoon of drywall repair.

The head sits on a swivel hinge and the arm pivots at the wall, which means the light can be aimed down onto a book at night and turned back toward the ceiling for softer ambient light in the evening. A walnut wood arm and a white polymer shade give it the mid-century character the silhouette is known for, while the diffusing shade keeps the source itself out of your eyes. Four shade shapes are offered, from a tall eleven-inch profile to a wide low saucer, and four plug types cover US, UK, AU and EU outlets.

The cord is adjustable in length and can be run bare for a deliberate look or clipped along the wall for a tidier one. Because it is plug-in, it moves with you between rooms or homes. Use a compatible dimmable bulb with a plug-in dimmer if you want to vary the level. Dust the shade with a dry cloth.

• Shade: white polymer over steel wire frame
• Arm: walnut wood with swivel hinge
• Shapes: ball, pear, cigar and saucer profiles
• Power: plug-in with adjustable cord
• Plug options: US, UK, AU and EU
• Bulb: E27 socket, bulb not included
• No hardwiring or electrician required
• Adjustable swing arm and rotating head