Overview

The SAMBA wall light, from the collection designed by Faro Lab, is a lamp designed for those looking for a functional light point with a defined visual character. Its combination of a matte black body and a green-banded shade makes it a piece that catches the eye without being excessive. It works well in a bedroom, living room, or any room where you want to add a directed light source without taking up floor space or table space.

The lamp includes an integrated reader, making it especially useful next to the bed or in reading areas. It is a wall light that solves two needs at once: lighting the ambient space and providing more concentrated light when needed. It is also a solid option for hospitality projects, where the same element is repeated in several rooms seeking visual coherence.

FARO is a Spanish brand with extensive experience in interior lighting. Its collections combine design criteria with quality materials, designed for both domestic use and professional spaces.

Installation and specifications

To install this wall light, you need an electrical outlet on the wall or wiring embedded at the point where you want to place it. Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician, especially if connections need to be made from the existing circuit. Before starting, make sure to cut the power at the electrical panel. The wall light is fixed directly to the wall using the included anchors. Since the lamp does not include a bulb, you will need to purchase an E27 LED bulb before the first use.

To clean the matte black steel body, a dry or slightly damp cloth is sufficient. Avoid abrasive products or solvents that could damage the finish. The green shade should be cleaned carefully, without excessive pressure. Do not touch the bulb directly with your hands when replacing it, and always wait for it to cool down before handling it.

• Brand: FARO
• Category: Interior
• Subcategory: Surface luminaire
• Fixing: Wall
• Main material: Green
• Body material: Steel
• Body finish (color): Matte black
• Light source energy class: G
• Maximum power (W): 15
• Light source: E27 LED
• Light source included: No
• Voltage: 100V–240V
• Height (mm): 290
• Length (mm): 215
• Depth (mm): 250
• Net weight (kg): 1.67

Design and use

The SAMBA wall light starts from a steel structure with a matte black finish. It is a material that holds up well to everyday use and maintains its appearance with minimal care. The matte black does not reflect light, giving the whole a more sober and less conspicuous appearance than glossy finishes. On that solid base, the green-banded shade provides the differentiating element: a tone that in certain contexts recalls interior design from past decades, and in others simply adds a well-resolved color contrast.

The reader included in this wall light allows the light to be directed where it is needed at any given moment. This makes it useful in the bedroom, placed at bedside table height, for reading without disturbing the rest of the room. It also works in the living room, in a reading area or next to a sofa, where a more specific light source is sought than that of a ceiling lamp. The adjustable direction is one of the strong points of this type of wall light.

As for its use in the kitchen or dining room, the SAMBA can be integrated as supporting light in specific areas. In a kitchen, for example, next to a side countertop or in a work area that does not receive sufficient general light. In the dining room, as a complement to the main lighting, to create layers of light that give more depth to the space.

Bathrooms also accept wall lights as a complement to overhead lighting. Although in bathrooms with stricter regulations it is advisable to check zone requirements, in dry areas this wall light can work without problem next to the mirror or in the entrance area. Similarly, in hallways it is an effective solution: it projects little from the wall and provides sufficient light for passing through without the need for a ceiling lamp in every section.

For hospitality projects, the SAMBA collection from FARO is designed precisely for that context. In hotel rooms, holiday apartments or rental spaces, this type of wall lamp makes sense because it frees up bedside tables, is difficult to move or steal, and maintains a consistent aesthetic line throughout all rooms. The design with a green shade and matte black body works both in interiors with a more vintage or industrial style and in contemporary environments where a controlled color accent is sought.

In terms of combining with other elements, this wall light integrates well with dark woods, black metals and neutral surfaces. It can also be used as a counterpoint in spaces dominated by white or grey, where the green of the shade acts as an accent without disrupting the overall balance.

Questions and answers

Does the SAMBA wall light include an E27 LED bulb in the box?

No, the bulb is not included. You will need to purchase separately an E27 LED bulb with a maximum power of 15 W.

Does the shade of the wall light allow the reader to be directed in different directions?

Yes, the SAMBA wall light incorporates a reader that can be oriented to direct the light to the point you need, making it especially practical in reading areas or next to the bed.

Does the matte black steel body require any special care to maintain its finish?

Simply clean it with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products or solvents, as they can deteriorate the matte finish of the steel body.

After-sales support

If the product arrives with a manufacturing defect or has been damaged during transport, you have 30 days from receipt to report it. Each case is handled individually. For any queries related to defects or replacement of the wall light, write to us and we will respond with a solution tailored to your situation.

How delivery works

Martsella works with brands and their partner warehouses across Europe. Your order is sent straight from the warehouse that holds the item, so an order with several items may arrive in separate parcels. Each parcel gets its own tracking link.

14-day returns

Changed your mind? You can cancel within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason. How to send items back and what a return costs is on our Returns & Refunds page. If an item is faulty, damaged or not what you ordered, we cover the cost of returning it.

How to cancel

Email info@martsella.com with your order number before the cancellation period ends, or use the model cancellation form on our Returns & Refunds page. You do not have to use the form.