Pablo Designs
Bola Sphere Light Fixture
The Bola Sphere Light Fixture is a modern spherical pendant light designed by Pablo Design, featuring an opal glass globe with custom-designed LED lighting. It is intended for use in both residential interiors and communal spaces such as lounges and reception areas. The fixture has a globe diameter of 22 inches (56 cm) and a height of 22 inches (56 cm), requires assembly, and professional installation by an electrician is strongly recommended.
- Color
- Opal
- Material
- Opal glass
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Color
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
- 22 x 22 x 22 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 Pardo 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 soft damp cloth; no special cleaners needed for volumetric glass.
- Craftsmanship
- Each globe is hand-blown opal glass with unique subtle variations.
- 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
- 20W LED (1625 lm) uses up to 90% less energy than halogen; lasts 50,000 hours.
- Color rendering
- 95 CRI with dim-to-warm from 2700K to 1800K.
- Color stability
- UV-stable glass and heat sink maintain 95 CRI for 50,000 hours.
- 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 (90% more efficient), and TRIAC/0-10V/DALI dimming.
- Size discrepancy
- Listed size 22 in does not match standard family; verify actual size.
- 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 cord, 5.3 canopy; slope ceiling 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.
- Dim-to-warm
- Dim-to-warm shifts color from 2700K to 1800K as brightness reduces.
- Size variant
- Size option lists 16-inch; description says 22-inch diameter.
Product record
- Title
- Bola Sphere Light Fixture
- Brand
- Pablo Designs
- Price
- 1150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
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.