Globe Shade Bedside Wall Lamp

A bedside light has a harder job than most. It sits right beside your face, often at eye level, and it has to be bright enough to read by while staying gentle enough to lie next to. A bare bulb fails the second test, and a heavy shade can fail the first. A frosted glass globe gets the balance right.

The Globe Shade Bedside Wall Lamp puts a frosted glass globe on a slim arm with a small disc back plate. The arm holds the globe 7.9 inches from the wall, and the lamp stands 13.8 inches tall. It comes in black or gold, takes an E27 bulb sold separately, and is hardwired to the wall.

What makes the globe bedside wall lamp stand out

The frosted globe is the key. Frosted glass diffuses the bulb completely, so the light is soft and even with no bright point to catch your eye. That makes it comfortable to read under and pleasant to have beside the pillow.

The arm is the other half of the design. By holding the globe 7.9 inches off the wall, it places the light where you need it, over the page, rather than washing the wall behind you. It also gives the lamp a light, airy silhouette.

The small disc back plate keeps the look minimal. On a bedroom wall, the lamp reads as a simple globe on a line, which suits almost any headboard or wallpaper.

The two finishes suit different rooms. Black gives a crisp, modern, graphic look, while gold brings warmth and a touch of glamour.

Putting the light on the wall frees the nightstand. With no table lamp, there is room for books, a glass of water and a phone, and a small bedroom feels less cluttered.

The E27 bulb fitting makes replacements easy to find, and choosing a warm bulb keeps the glow restful in the evening.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Bedrooms. A pair either side of the bed, in place of table lamps.
• Hallways. A soft globe light along a narrow passage.
• Bathrooms and dressing areas. Beside a mirror, where a wall light is suitable.
• Guest rooms. A simple, useful reading light for visitors.
• Reading nooks. Above a small chair in a corner.

It suits modern, Scandinavian and minimalist bedrooms best, and the gold finish adds warmth to a more classic room.

Choosing the size and placement

The lamp projects 7.9 inches from the wall and stands 13.8 inches tall. The Dimensions section above lists the measurements.

A few guidelines help:

• Beside a bed, set it high enough that the globe clears your head when you sit up.
• Use a pair at the same height on both sides of the bed.
• In a hallway, check that 7.9 inches of projection leaves room to pass.
• Beside a mirror, set it roughly at face height so the light is even.
• Buy an E27 bulb ahead so the lamp is ready to use on the day it is fitted.

It is a hardwired installation, so turn the power off at the breaker before starting, and have an electrician run a supply to the spot if there is nothing there already.

Before the electrician arrives, sit up in bed with a book and have someone mark a comfortable height on the wall. It is the easiest way to be sure the light falls on the page.

Layering it with other lighting

A bedside globe covers the reading and ambient layers beside the bed. Add a ceiling light for general light and perhaps a small lamp on a dresser, and the bedroom has soft, flexible light for every part of the evening.

Browse the swing arm sconces collection for other wall lights on arms, or the reading wall lamps collection for more bedside options.

Choose warm bulbs for both sides of the bed so the pair matches when lit and the room stays calm at night.

If the bedroom has other metal finishes, matching the lamp to them, black with black hardware or gold with brass, makes the whole room feel considered.

For a guest room, a pair of these lamps is a thoughtful touch. Visitors get a soft, comfortable light to read by on each side of the bed, without a crowded nightstand or a cable to trip over in an unfamiliar room.

In a hallway, a row of globes at the same height creates a gentle rhythm of light along the passage, soft enough for late evenings and bright enough to see where you are going.

Beside a mirror, a globe on each side gives even light across the face, which is far kinder than a single light directly overhead.

Because the globe is frosted, the lamp also looks good switched off, a simple white sphere against the wall that suits a calm, uncluttered bedroom.

Is the globe bedside wall lamp right for your space?

This lamp is a strong fit if you:

• Want a soft, even reading light beside the bed.
• Like a minimal globe on a slim arm.
• Need to free up space on a nightstand.
• Can have a wall light wired in.

It is not the right choice if you want a plug in lamp you can move, or a very bright task light for close work. For those, a table lamp or an adjustable reading lamp will suit better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about the finishes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.