Stilnovo Triedro Wall Light

Choosing a bedside reading light feels straightforward until you realise how many get it wrong: too much glare, not enough reach from the wall, a shade that can't be aimed where you actually need it. The result is either a light that floods the room or one that barely illuminates the page. Getting directional control right at the wall matters far more than most specification decisions at this scale.

For wall-mounted reading and task lights, the key factors are adjustability, glare management, and visual balance between utility and form. A well-engineered mechanical joint allows genuine repositioning — not just a cosmetic tilt — while a reflector shade bounces and directs light without exposing the source directly to the eye. The V-shaped or 'butterfly wing' reflector is the classic solution: geometry doing the engineering work.

The Stilnovo Triedro Wall Light, designed by Joe Colombo, delivers exactly this. The folded white metal reflector — two rectangular panels joined at an angle — acts as both a directional bouncer and a glare shield, directing light precisely while keeping the source out of the sightline. The multi-directional adjustable joint with a locking lever enables tilting and rotation to suit the user, while the horizontal chrome arm extends the head away from the wall for clearance and practical reach. It is rated IP20, confirming it is designed for dry interior spaces.

Visually, the Triedro is a study in contrasts: clean, minimalist white reflector surfaces set against exposed technical hardware in black and polished chrome. The wall-mounting base is a circular, slightly domed white plate that keeps the installation neat. The exposed black cable running to the head is part of the design language — honest, considered, and very much of its era. It reads as both architectural detail and functional object.

The Triedro carries an IP20 rating, suitable for dry interior environments such as bedrooms, reading nooks, studies, and hospitality rooms. For specific lamp type, driver requirements, and dimming compatibility, please refer to the technical datasheet or contact our team — we are happy to clarify what you need before anything is ordered.

At Lightsource Mallorca, we work with products like the Triedro because they solve real specification problems — task lighting that earns its place on the wall without compromise. We can advise on lamp selection, placement, and integration with your wider scheme, helping you get from design intent to installed result without the guesswork.