Pablo Designs
Bola Sphere Light Fixture
The Bola Sphere Light Fixture is a modern spherical LED pendant light from Pablo Design, available at Simons Maison. It features an opal glass globe with custom-designed LED lighting, suitable for home interiors and shared spaces such as lounges and reception areas. The fixture measures 22 inches (56 cm) in both height and globe diameter, requires assembly, and professional electrician installation is strongly recommended.
- Color
- Opal
- Material
- Opal glass
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Size
Specifications
Modern spherical light fixture with opal glass globe and custom-designed LED lighting, suitable for home and shared spaces.
Opal glass globe, custom-designed LED lighting, assembly required, installation by master electrician recommended.
- Color
- Opal · white
- Material
- Opal glass
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 22x22x22 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Additional Attributes
- Opal glass globe
- Custom-designed LED lighting
- Assembly required
- Installation by a master electrician recommended
- Modern spherical design
Product Insights
The Bola Sphere Light Fixture by Pablo Designs, designed by Pablo Pardo in 2019, is a hand-blown opal glass pendant that delivers a shadowless, uniform glow through over 99% haze and under 1% direct light transmittance. Its integrated COB LED dims from 2700K to 1800K with 95 CRI, maintaining color stability for 50,000 hours, while consuming 20W (90% less energy than halogen). Available in eight sizes and five consistent, corrosion-resistant finishes, the fixture supports single-dimmer (TRIAC/ELV, 0-10V, or DALI) control and offers chandelier canopies for multi-pendant arrangements. The tradeoff: the LED module is integrated and not user-replaceable, and while the 16-inch option is specified, a size discrepancy exists with a listed 22-inch diameter requiring verification.
Verified claims
- Design Heritage
- Designed by Pablo Studio in 2019, the Bola Sphere is the foundation of the Bola Collection.
- Family Variety
- Available in 8 sizes, 5 finishes, and with chandelier canopies for multi-pendant arrangements.
- Light Quality
- Dim-to-warm shifts color from 2700K to 1800K, and 95 CRI ensures natural tones.
- Light diffusion
- Over 99% haze and under 1% direct light transmittance produce uniform shadowless glow.
- Durability
- Diffusion performance remains stable over the fixture's 50,000-hour rated lifespan.
- Maintenance
- Clean with a soft damp cloth and avoid ammonia-based or abrasive cleaners.
- Craftsmanship
- Each globe is hand-blown opal glass.
- Dimming
- Automatically shifts from 2700K to 1800K with 95 CRI and even diffusion.
- Dimmer compatibility
- Single-dimmer control with TRIAC/ELV, 0-10V, and optional DALI compatibility.
- Energy efficiency
- In the 16-inch size, the 20W LED produces 1,625 lumens and uses about 90% less energy than halogen; rated lifespan is 50,000 hours.
- Color rendering
- 95 CRI renders deep reds and skin tones accurately, avoiding the washed-out look common in lower-CRI LED fixtures.
- Color stability
- UV-stable opal glass and an integrated heat sink help the fixture maintain its warm-white color and output over the rated 50,000-hour lifespan.
- Lifespan
- 50,000-hour continuous use without bulb replacements needed.
- Repairability
- LED module is integrated and not user-replaceable.
- Compliance
- ETL and CE certified, mercury‑free, 90% less energy than halogen, and 0‑10V/DALI dimming.
- Scalability
- Available in 8 sizes (4–24 inches) with 17 and 26 inch chandelier canopies.
- Corrosion resistance
- Chromate coating and self-healing oxide protect against corrosion from humidity and salt.
- Finish consistency
- All five finishes are equally corrosion-resistant and consistent across the Bola family.
- Design family
- Eight sizes (4–24 in), chandelier canopies, flush mounts, cuttable cord — same opal glass, finishes, and Dim-to-Warm LED.
- Commercial performance
- 50,000-hour LED, UV-stable opal glass, 20W consuming about 90% less energy than halogen, and TRIAC/0-10V/DALI dimming.
- Size discrepancy
- The 22-inch globe on this listing does not match Pablo Designs' standard Bola Sphere sizes; the closest standard sizes are 16 and 24 inches.
- Material
- Hand-blown opal glass globe with 99% light diffusion, chromated stainless steel stem, fabric cord, steel canopy.
- Light source
- Integrated COB LED with heat sink rated 50,000 hours, not user-replaceable.
- Safety certifications
- ETL and CE certified for North American and European safety standards.
- Installation
- Hardwired, field-cuttable fabric cord measuring 8.9 feet, 5.3-inch canopy; sloped-ceiling compatibility unconfirmed.
- Chandelier canopy
- Available 17 and 26 chandelier canopies reduce junction box penetrations.
- Design philosophy
- Bola Sphere is the Bola family's purest, most unadorned expression.
- Light engine
- COB LED: 95 CRI, dim-to-warm 2700K-1800K, compatible with 0-10V/DALI dimming.
- Size and finish system
- Eight diameters and five consistent metal finishes enable scalable, unified arrangements.
- Light output
- 16-inch: 1625 lumens, 20W, opal diffusion for soft ambient glow.
- Size variant
- Size option lists 16-inch; description says 22-inch diameter.
- Lumen output by size
- Lumen output varies by Bola Sphere size: 290 lumens for the 4/5-inch, 800 lumens for the 6-inch, 1,625 lumens for the 16-inch, and 1,700 lumens for the 24-inch.
- 16-inch variant dimensions
- The 16-inch Bola Sphere has a globe diameter of 16 inches (40.5 cm) and uses a 20W LED producing 1,625 lumens.
Product record
- Title
- Bola Sphere Light Fixture
- Brand
- Pablo Designs
- Price
- 1150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Setting a cozy mood in living rooms and lounge spaces
This spherical pendant is designed for cozy home interiors as well as shared spaces like lounges and reception areas. It is fully dimmable with a dim-to-warm glow that shifts from 2700K to 1800K as you lower the light, and its large spherical diffuser softens the glow with a gentle edge falloff for ambient evening lighting.[2,3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Bola Sphere Light Fixture: Choose this if you want a modern spherical pendant with an opal glass globe for cozy home interiors or shared spaces like lounges and reception areas. This 16-inch listing comes in Black, Silver, or Assorted finishes, and its custom LED is fully dimmable with a dim-to-warm range of 2700K to 1800K and 95 CRI color rendition, using only 6W to 20W of power. Note that assembly is required and Simons strongly recommends installation by a master electrician.[1,2,3] | Bola Sphere Pendant 6 In: Choose this if you want a medium-sized pendant with a handblown opal glass globe (6 inch sphere diameter) and an integrated LED rated for 50,000 hours, with dim-to-warm 2700K to 1800K color temperature and full dimming via recommended ELV or 0-10V controls. Its 106.5 inch fabric cord is field cuttable, and the design can be combined with other globe sizes into linear or chandelier groupings, making it suitable for a single accent or a larger display in residential, contract, or hospitality settings. Note that the handblown glass can show subtle imperfections like air bubbles or thickness variations, which the maker describes as part of the material's artisanal character.[1,5,6] | Bola Disc Light Fixture: Choose this if you want a modern LED pendant with a disc reflector and opal glass globe diffusor for cozy home interiors or shared spaces like lounges and reception areas. It offers a dim-to-warm color temperature of 2700K-1800K, 95 CRI color rendition, output from 390 to 1710 lumens across four disc sizes, and finishes ranging from reflective Chrome, Brass, Rose Gold, and Gunmetal to matte earth tones like Clay, Moss, Sand, and Taupe; the version listed at Simons has a 15 inch aluminum lampshade, 7 inch height, and comes in Black, Silver, White, or Assorted. Note that assembly is required, installation by a master electrician is strongly recommended, and the hand-blown glass globe can show small imperfections like air bubbles or scratches.[7,8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A single suspended spherical diffuser with a thin vertical suspension and short cylindrical stem; front-facing view of the fixture.
- Spherical diffuserLarge front-facing spherical globe diffuser with uniformly diffused surface and soft edge falloff; appears slightly warm-off-white and translucent, showing a brighter central area and gently darker rim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.35 · w 0.76 · h 0.54 (high) - Cylindrical stemShort vertical cylindrical stem directly above the globe, matte dark finish, centered on the globe's top and connecting to the suspension cord.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.26 · w 0.04 · h 0.12 (high) - Suspension cordThin vertical suspension cord/line extending upward from the cylindrical stem to the top edge of the image; appears as a narrower, lighter cord above the dark stem.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.00 · w 0.01 · h 0.26 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a plain white background, centered composition with soft lighting and minimal shadows; image is front-facing and tightly cropped around the fixture.
- BackgroundEven white background with no visible props, texture, or environment.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting producing a faint soft shadow/gradation at the bottom of the globe and subtle internal brightness gradient toward the center.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal shot of the pendant; globe occupies lower two thirds of image while cord extends to top edge.
Colors
warm off-white· globe diffuser#F9F1E6matte black· stem and cord#2D2D2D- Spherical diffuserLarge front-facing spherical globe diffuser with uniformly diffused surface and soft edge falloff; appears slightly warm-off-white and translucent, showing a brighter central area and gently darker rim.