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Frequently Asked Questions
A direct wire picture light is an art-lighting fixture that connects to the electrical wiring inside the wall and is controlled from a switch, with no cord running down to an outlet. It mounts above the artwork and washes LED light down across the frame, and because the power is concealed, the installation reads as built-in. This collection offers direct wire models in two series — the cylindrical Gallery and the slimmer Designer — in widths from 8 to 36 inches.
Choose direct wire if the wall has, or can have, an electrical box behind the fixture — it’s the cleanest result, with no visible cord and switch control alongside the room’s other lighting. Choose plug-in if the wall is finished and staying closed, you’re renting, or the art may move: it needs only an outlet. The deciding question is simply whether wiring at the fixture’s location is practical. Both power types are offered in the same series, widths, and finishes.
Five widths across two series: the Gallery series in 8, 16, 24, and 32 inches, and the Designer series in 8, 16, 24, and 36 inches — the 36-inch Designer is the longest picture light in the catalog. Match the width to the artwork so light spreads across the full frame: 8-inch models for small pieces, 16 and 24 inches for most single works, and 32 to 36 inches for large canvases and groupings.
Yes — every direct wire picture light in this collection is LED, across both the Gallery and Designer series and all widths. The differences between models are series profile (cylindrical Gallery versus slim, squared Designer), width, and finish rather than light source. Each product listing carries the fixture’s full specifications, and all fixtures are manufactured and assembled in the USA.
Four finishes across both series: Satin Silver, Gold Matte, Bronze Matte, and Black. Treat the fixture like part of the framing: Gold Matte complements gilt and warm wood frames, Bronze Matte and Black recede against dark and contemporary framing, and Satin Silver suits cooler, modern palettes. Because the fixture sits directly above the artwork, matching or deliberately contrasting the frame both work — check each listing to confirm which finishes are offered in the width you need.
The box goes above where the artwork will hang — the fixture mounts over the frame and washes light down across it, so the wiring location follows the art’s position rather than standard sconce height. Plan it when walls are open if you can, and put the fixture on its own switch or the room’s accent circuit so the art can stay lit while overheads are off. Each listing’s dimensions show the fixture’s mounting footprint for exact placement.