Simons Maison
Glass Dome Table Lamp
CA$129.00CAD
In Stock
This table lamp features a geometric design with a glass dome diffuser and a metal base. It is designed for tabletop or shelf use, providing ambient lighting. The lamp requires one G45 bulb with E26 base (60W max), includes an inline cord switch, and measures 8 inches in lampshade diameter, 9.5 inches in height, with a 72-inch power cord.
- Material
- Glass dome and metal base
- Style
- modern, minimalist
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Color
Black
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A geometric table lamp with a glass dome and metal base, blending spherical and cubic elements for a warm, contemporary look.
Glass dome and metal base. Inline cord switch. Requires one G45 bulb with E26 base, 60W max.
- Material
- Glass dome and metal base
- Secondary
- metal
- Style
- modern, minimalist
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Additional Attributes
- glass dome
- metal base
- inline cord switch
- requires one G45 bulb with E26 base, 60 W max
- geometric perspective
- contemporary flair
Product Insights
The Glass Dome Table Lamp delivers a cozy 2700K warm white glow from a 4W LED bulb with CRI≥80, providing natural, cool-operating light. Its standard E26 socket accepts any G45 bulb, enabling customization of CRI, shape, or color temp, and the 72-inch power cord simplifies placement, including paired console use. The main tradeoff is the inline switch: while it maintains clean lines, it offers only on/off control without built-in dimming, and lacks base-switch convenience; dimmable light requires an extra dimmer and compatible bulb. Elevating the lamp 4-6 inches above seated eye level hides the bulb and creates indirect light, and with a 4-5W LED, the glass dome stays cool for safe use on paper and books.
Verified claims
- Color temperature
- 2700K warm white creates the cozy glow the lamp's description promises.
- Light performance
- A bulb with CRI≥80, omnidirectional beam, and 4W LED offers natural light with cool operation.
- Design trade-off
- Inline switch preserves clean lines but sacrifices base-switch convenience.
- Dimmability
- Inline switch is on/off only; dimmable light requires extra dimmer and bulb.
- Placement
- 72-inch power cord is 20% longer than competitive 5-foot cords.
- Bulb
- Standard E26 socket accepts any G45 bulb, enabling replacement and custom CRI, shape, and color temp.
- Switch
- Inline cord switch avoids reaching under shade but lacks built-in dimming.
- Elevation
- Elevating the lamp 4–6 inches above eye level hides the bulb and creates indirect light.
- Power arrangement
- 72-inch cord and inline switch simplify paired placement at console ends.
- Height adjustment
- Elevate on risers to keep shade above seated eye level.
- Socket longevity
- Standard E26 socket allows bulb replacement, outlasting integrated-LED paired fixtures.
- Heat safety
- The glass dome stays cool with a 4-5W LED bulb, safe on paper and books.
- Energy efficiency
- G45 LED bulb outputs 480 lumens at 4-5W and lasts 25,000 hours.
Product record
- Title
- Glass Dome Table Lamp
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 129 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to other glass dome lamps
- The 183 cm cord outstrips the 5-foot (152 cm) cord found on many budget market entries like the World Market Blown Glass Dome Lamp, giving you extra reach to position the lamp where ambient light works best without resorting to extension cords or outlet proximity compromises.
- Many affordable glass-dome lamps embed a non-replaceable integrated LED that renders the whole fixture waste when the diode fails — for example the Mercer41 Nilo's built-in 6W LED — while this lamp's standard E26 socket lets you fit a G45 bulb of your choice, giving the lamp a lifespan limited only by the metal and glass housing.
Light diffusion and bulb selection
- A color rendering index of 80 or above ensures skin tones and room colors appear natural rather than washed out, which matters when the lamp is placed on a bedside table or console where it will illuminate faces and decor at close range.
- G45 bulbs emit light in a full sphere, so the lamp casts an even glow in all directions — no dead zones or sharp cutoff — which makes the glass dome act as a lantern body that bathes the surrounding wall and table surface rather than projecting a beam.
- The G45 bulb measures 45mm in diameter — roughly an inch and three-quarters — which fills the 20cm dome with a proportionally visible sphere rather than a tiny candle tip, so at 60W max the bulb dominates the interior composition more than the shade itself, making its finish the primary driver of the lamp's character.
- A clear-glass G45 bulb with visible LED filaments turns the dome into a showcase of glowing threads, creating a decorative hot spot that can read as bold or glaring depending on ambient darkness; a frosted G45 will diffuse the light into a soft, even glow that eliminates harsh shadows and makes the glass dome itself appear to light up uniformly.
- Modern G45 filament LEDs typically output 470–480 lumens at just 4–5W and last up to 25,000 hours, meaning the lamp's 60W max socket runs at a fraction of its capacity with LED — the glass dome stays cool to the touch even after hours of use, and the bulb may outlast the lamp.
- 2700K is the incandescent-equivalent warmth that the lamp's 'warm touch' description implies; paired with the black metal base, a 2700K bulb produces a cozy amber halo that cuts the starkness of the geometric form, whereas a 4000K or 6500K bulb would feel commercial and clinical.
Living with an inline cord switch
- Since the on/off control lives on the cord rather than the lamp body, the glass dome and metal base retain an uninterrupted geometric silhouette — a design-driven choice that trades the tactile immediacy of a base-mounted switch for the ability to place the switch independently along the cord run.
- The 72-inch cord is over seven times the lamp's 9.5-inch height, providing abundant slack to route the inline switch from a behind-furniture outlet to the desk or nightstand edge where it can be clipped or draped within easy reach — a significant advantage over shorter-cord table lamps that force the switch to hug the base or dangle unseen behind furniture.
- With the switch located on the cord, you never have to reach into the warm area beneath the glass dome to feel for a socket switch — a common ergonomic frustration with compact table lamps, and the exact reason many DIY guides recommend retrofitting an inline switch to improve bedside convenience.
Ideal surface heights and room placement
- The 72-inch inline power cord allows the lamp to be positioned up to six feet from the nearest outlet, freeing it from the edge-of-table constraint typical of taller lamps and enabling placement on a mantel, shelf, or bookcase where the switch remains accessible along the cord.
- The 9.5-inch overall height places the shade below the line of sight for most seated positions, risking visible bulb glare; elevating the lamp on a 4–6 inch riser or stack of books brings the bottom of the shade closer to eye level and hides the bulb, transforming it into a soft indirect light source.
- When placed in pairs on a wide console (60 inches or longer), the lamp's compact footprint and 9.5-inch height create a balanced, modern composition without overwhelming the surface — a configuration recommended for evenly lighting both ends of a long console or dresser.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Table lamp visible on a shelf: a tilted spherical diffuser with a dark half-shell and a small dark marble cube base; lamp is lit with warm light and sits on top of a closed book.
- Spherical diffuserA nearly circular frosted white diffuser forming the visible front of the lamp; it is lit from within and shows a warm cream tone, with the circle slightly cropped by the dark shell at the lower-right quadrant.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Dark hemispherical shellA matte dark shell that covers the rear and lower-right portion of the sphere, creating a tilted appearance where the diffuser is exposed to the upper-left; the shell is contiguous with the base and contrasts strongly with the lit diffuser.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.60 · w 0.25 · h 0.24 (high) - Marble cube baseA small square dark gray marble block with subtle lighter veining that serves as the lamp base and sits directly beneath the shell, forming a visible pedestal.
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x 0.43 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Placement on bookThe lamp base rests on a closed hardcover book with a yellow-green cloth cover and visible white page edges; the book sits on a wooden shelf.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.81 · w 0.47 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Wooden arched shelving unit against an olive green wall with decorative objects including three metal martini-style glasses, stacked books, a small jar candle, and warm directional lighting producing soft shadows.
- Wooden shelf structureLight natural wood shelving with rounded vertical arches and horizontal shelves visible across the image, framing the lamp and props.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.04 · w 0.96 · h 0.94 (medium) - Metal martini glassesThree reflective stainless steel martini-shaped glasses with thin stems placed on the upper shelf to the left of stacked books.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.07 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Stacked books and magazineA vertical stack of books and a visible magazine spine at the top right of the shelf area; titles partially legible on spines.Partial
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.03 · w 0.22 · h 0.29 (medium) - Small jar candleA small cylindrical jar with a lid and a label placed on the lower right shelf near the lamp; label text is small but the object is clearly a jar candle.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.80 · w 0.11 · h 0.11 (medium) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional lighting illuminates the diffuser and casts soft shadows on the olive green wall behind; reflections are visible on metal objects above the lamp.
Colors
warm cream· diffusermatte black· shell#100F0Dcharcoal marble· base#535454- Spherical diffuserA nearly circular frosted white diffuser forming the visible front of the lamp; it is lit from within and shows a warm cream tone, with the circle slightly cropped by the dark shell at the lower-right quadrant.
- 02
Product
A tilted white glass dome lamp with a black lower hemisphere and a rectangular dark marble-effect block base, placed on a stacked book on a wooden shelf.
- Dome shapeWhite spherical glass dome shown tilted forward so the circular sphere appears as an off-center oval; surface appears matte-diffuse with a soft highlight near the upper-right quadrant.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.27 (high) - Lower housingBlack lower hemisphere directly under the white dome, forming a two-tone sphere where the black covers roughly the rear-lower quadrant visible in the image.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Base blockRectangular cuboid base with a dark gray to black marble-effect finish and white veining, sitting directly under the lamp body.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - PlacementLamp assembly is placed on top of a closed hardcover book that rests on the middle shelf of a wooden shelving unit.
Packaging
A small cylindrical jar with a printed label is visible on the right lower shelf; several books with visible spines are on the top shelf.
- Candle jarSmall cylindrical container with a lid and a rectangular label on the front, positioned to the right of the lamp on the same shelf.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.74 · w 0.11 · h 0.14 (high) - Candle label text“THEORIE”
1 region
x 0.88 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Vertical book spine text 1“All-American Ads”
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.06 · w 0.15 · h 0.36 (high) - Vertical book spine text 2“JOSEE DI STASIO”Partial
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.08 · w 0.05 · h 0.33 (medium) - Top-of-spine text“40s”
1 region
x 0.79 · y 0.02 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Oak wood open shelving against an olive-green wall with three metallic stemmed glasses on the top shelf; warm directional lighting from the left creates soft shadows.
- Shelf constructionLight oak wooden shelving unit with rounded arched vertical supports and horizontal shelves; visible wood grain and mortise-style joining at corners.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (low) - Metal glasses trioThree metallic martini-style stemmed glasses with reflective conical bowls lined across the top shelf, arranged left-to-right and evenly spaced.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.15 (high) - Shot compositionLifestyle styled close-up showing two shelf levels; camera framed slightly left of center so the lamp is centered vertically and books appear at the right edge.
- Background colorOlive-green painted wall visible behind the shelving unit.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.90 (medium) - Magazine/book cover detailA hardcover book with a yellow-green cloth cover lies flat under the lamp; spine pages are visible at the front edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
matte white· dome#ECF1F5matte black· lower housing#0E0E0Edark marble gray· base blockoff-white· candle jar bodyPackaging- Dome shapeWhite spherical glass dome shown tilted forward so the circular sphere appears as an off-center oval; surface appears matte-diffuse with a soft highlight near the upper-right quadrant.
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Product
Close-up views of a spherical lamp with a removable white glass diffuser, a matte black metal hemispherical reflector and a black rectangular marble-patterned base; visible black power cord with inline rocker switch and two-prong plug. Two composition panels show the lamp assembled and the diffuser removed to reveal the bulb socket inside the black reflector.
- White spherical diffuserOpaque white spherical diffuser shown both fitted to the lamp body (upper panel) and removed and resting beside the reflector (lower panel); smooth matte glass finish.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.53 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Matte black outer shell and inner reflectorCurved matte black metal shell visible on the assembled lamp and a separate bowl-shaped inner reflector showing a smooth matte interior finish and the bulb socket at its center.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.52 · w 0.50 · h 0.46 (high) - Rectangular marble-patterned baseSmall rectangular black base with white marble veining supports the reflector; glossy stone-like appearance and sharp right-angle edges.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.20 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Inline rocker switch on cordBlack inline rocker switch in a rectangular housing sits on the cord between the lamp and the plug; raised rocker button visible.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Two-prong plugDetachable-style two-prong electrical plug with exposed brass prongs on a black molded plastic body visible on the tabletop.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.11 (high) - Lamp socket visibleCylindrical lamp socket is visible at the center of the black reflector bowl; empty of a bulb in the shown view.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.67 · w 0.14 · h 0.15 (high) - Cable routing and connectorBlack cord exits the lamp shell via a short straight connector and runs across the wooden surface toward the inline switch and plug.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Two-panel composite product photo showing assembled lamp on upper half and detail of diffuser removed on lower half; photograph taken on a wood surface against a textured olive-green wall with soft directional lighting and subtle reflections.
- Shot compositionImage split horizontally into two panels by a thin light divider; upper panel shows assembled lamp and cord, lower panel shows the removed diffuser and interior reflector on the same surface.
- Staging surfaceLight- to medium-toned wood tabletop with visible grain and beveled edge where panels meet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.10 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingOlive-green textured wall behind the lamp; soft directional studio lighting produces gentle highlights on matte and glossy surfaces and short cast shadows on the tabletop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Image crop and focusTight close-up crop focusing on lamp components and cord; edges of the lamp and some parts are cropped out of frame in the upper panel.
- Reflection and shadow detailsSubtle specular highlights on the marble base and faint reflections on the plug body; soft shadow cast by the cord and lamp on the wood surface.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium)
Colors
matte white· diffuser#DEE5E9matte black· outer shell and reflector interior#333334black marble with white veining· base#121212black plastic· power cord, switch and plug- White spherical diffuserOpaque white spherical diffuser shown both fitted to the lamp body (upper panel) and removed and resting beside the reflector (lower panel); smooth matte glass finish.
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Q&A
1 answered- Can this lamp be used with a dimmer switch, or does the inline cord switch only support on/off operation?
- This lamp uses an inline cord switch, which is an on/off switch. There is no mention of a dimmer, so it likely only supports on/off operation and cannot be used with a dimmer switch unless a dimmable bulb and external dimmer are used.