Nordic Glass Ball Semi-Flush Ceiling Light

A glass sphere held just below the ceiling is one of the most forgiving light fittings there is. Because the globe emits in every direction, it lifts the ceiling as well as the floor, and a room lit from a source that is glowing rather than glaring simply feels more comfortable to be in.

Semi-flush is the right mounting for it. Sitting the sphere slightly proud of the ceiling lets light escape upward, which is what stops the plaster above going dark and the room feeling shorter than it is, while keeping the whole fitting well clear of head height in a hallway.

The glass is tinted - smoke gray or amber - so the bulb inside never shows as a hard bright point, and the metal collar is kept minimal. Two profiles are offered at the same 25 cm width: a taller globe at 29 cm and a shallower one at 17 cm, so the fitting can suit a low hallway ceiling or a room with more height to give. This is a hardwired fitting: isolate the circuit at the breaker panel first, and use a qualified electrician if you are not confident with house wiring.

• Glass sphere emits evenly in all directions
• Semi-flush mount lights the ceiling as well as the room
• Tinted smoke gray or amber glass softens the source
• Two profiles at 25 cm width: 29 cm and 17 cm heights
• Hardwired fitting: installation by a qualified electrician, who should confirm the fixture's rated voltage before wiring