House of Troy Classic Traditional Picture Light

Yes, because this is a direct-wire fixture, it must be hardwired into your home's electrical system. We recommend hiring a licensed electrician to ensure it is mounted safely and correctly to your wall junction box.

No, the bulbs are not included. You will need to purchase two medium-base incandescent bulbs separately to complete the installation.

While the fixture is designed for medium-base incandescent bulbs, you can typically use LED equivalents as long as they fit the physical dimensions of the shade and match the medium-base socket requirements. Be sure to check the bulb's wattage compatibility to ensure it does not exceed the fixture's limits.

The switch is conveniently integrated directly onto the backplate of the fixture. This allows you to turn the light on and off manually without needing a wall dimmer or external switch, though it is still compatible with standard wall switches if you prefer to leave the fixture's switch in the 'on' position.

No, this is a hardwired fixture that requires a pre-existing electrical junction box in the wall to function. If you do not have an electrical box at your desired location, you would need to have one installed by an electrician.

The fixture is 14 inches wide. As a general rule of thumb, a picture light should be roughly one-half to two-thirds the width of the artwork it is illuminating to ensure even coverage.