Makar European Glass Globe Wall Sconce

The glass globe sconce is a European standard that has survived every change in fashion since the 1930s, and the reason is optical rather than nostalgic. A sphere emits in all directions with no bright side, so it is comfortable to look at from anywhere and flattering to whatever is standing near it.

The Makar keeps the bracket honest and minimal: enough metal to hold the glass and carry the wiring, and nothing beyond that. The result is a fitting where the sphere appears to sit off the wall rather than being clamped to it.

Side lighting at face height is far kinder than light dropping from a ceiling, which is why a pair either side of a mirror works so much better than a single overhead fitting. At a bedside, mounting it on the wall frees the table completely. Check the IP rating if fitting in a bathroom zone. This is a hard-wired fitting: isolate the circuit first, and use a qualified electrician if you are not confident with house wiring.

• Opal glass globe with even output from all angles
• Minimal bracket: the sphere appears to float
• Flattering side light for mirrors and bedsides
• Frees bedside table space entirely
• Hard-wired fitting: qualified installation recommended