Bauhaus Glass Pendant Lamp

The Bauhaus school got one thing permanently right about lighting: a sphere of glass on a plain stem is hard to improve on. This pendant is a faithful reading of that idea, with a diffusing globe shade that turns a bare bulb into an even ball of light with no visible filament and no glare from any angle.

That even output is what makes it so easy to place. Unlike a directional shade it lights upward and outward as well as down, so a single pendant lifts a whole hallway or stairwell rather than leaving the ceiling in shadow. Over a kitchen counter or a dining table it gives soft general light that people can sit under comfortably for hours.

The stem and canopy are finished in matt metal, kept deliberately thin so the eye goes to the glass, which is offered in amber, green or smoke grey. Six size and layer combinations are available, from a single 25 cm globe to a three-layer 45 cm arrangement. This is an indoor fitting with no weather rating. It is a hardwired fitting - isolate the circuit at the breaker panel first, and have a qualified electrician confirm the fixture's rated voltage before wiring it in.

• Diffusing glass globe giving even, glare-free light
• Amber, green or smoke grey glass
• Slim matt metal stem and canopy
• Six size and layer combinations
• Indoor use only - no weather rating
• Hard-wired fitting: qualified installation recommended