Orbit double-globe table lamp product image (primary)
A two-globe table lamp with frosted spherical glass shades mounted on a vertical brushed brass rod and round brass base; the lamp sits on a rectangular stone pedestal.

Simons Maison

Orbit Double-Globe Table Lamp

CA$199.00CAD
In Stock

The Orbit Double-Globe Table Lamp is a minimalist table lamp featuring a brushed gold metal frame and two opal glass globes, designed to provide soft ambient lighting for living rooms and bedrooms. It includes two 5W LED G9 bulbs, a cord-mounted switch, and a 6-foot power cord, with dimensions of 13 inches wide by 20 inches high. Some assembly is required, and it connects to a standard power outlet.

Color
Brushed Gold
Material
Metal frame with opal glass globes
Style
modern, minimalist
Category
Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps

Color

Assorted

Size

20"

Specifications

Minimalist table lamp with a brushed gold metal frame and two opal glass globes that emit soft, dim light, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance for living rooms and bedrooms.

Two opal glass globes providing soft, dim light; brushed gold metal frame; cord-mounted switch; LED bulbs included; requires some assembly.

Color
Brushed Gold · yellow
Material
Metal frame with opal glass globes
Secondary
glass
Style
modern, minimalist
Occasion
everyday
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps

Additional Attributes

  • minimalist
  • modern
  • brushed gold finish
  • opal glass globes
  • soft dim light
  • cord-mounted switch
  • LED bulbs included
  • some assembly required

Product Insights

The Orbit Double-Globe Table Lamp from Simons Maison combines a brushed gold lacquer finish and two opal glass globes that completely hide the bulb, producing smooth, shadow-free ambient light with no hot spots. Designed with a mid-century modern aesthetic, its 13-inch width follows the one-third rule for 36-42 inch surfaces, and its 20-inch height suits low console arrangements. The cord-mounted switch allows easy operation on deep or high surfaces, and the finish resists tarnishing and fingerprints. At $199 CAD, it includes two 5W G9 LED bulbs, offering value over comparably priced competitors. The main tradeoff is that the opal glass diffuses light for ambient purposes only, not task lighting.

Verified claims

Light diffusion
Two opal glass globes completely hide the bulb, with no hot spots or shadows.
Size and placement
Width follows one-third rule for 36-42 inch surfaces; height suits low console arrangements.
Cord switch
Cord-mounted switch allows easy on/off on deep or high surfaces.
Care
Brushed gold lacquered finish resists tarnishing and hides fingerprints.
Finish aesthetic
Full brushed gold finish offers a warm look unlike two-tone or black finishes.
Design
Brushed gold lacquer finish and double-globe form rooted in mid-century modern design.
Light quality
Opal glass globes produce smooth, shadow-free light with no hot spot, ideal for ambient lighting.
Value
At $199 CAD, it includes two 5W G9 LED bulbs and a lacquered brushed gold finish, outperforming comparably priced competitors.
Dimensions
13 inches wide and 20 inches tall, it suits low consoles and tables 36-42 inches wide, with an inline switch for tall shelves.

Product record

Title
Orbit Double-Globe Table Lamp
Brand
Simons Maison
Price
199 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Fit for bedside tables and consoles

  • On a standard console, the 20-inch lamp works as the grounding element in a varied-height composition — a foundation principle where different objects create visual rhythm, and the lamp's double-globe design provides enough presence to anchor the arrangement despite its shorter stature.
  • At 20 inches tall, the lamp sits well below the typical 28–34-inch recommended height for entryway consoles, but exactly that compact stature lets it anchor the low end of a graduated arrangement on a 30-inch table — paired with a tall vase or artwork, it prevents the lamp from blocking sightlines to larger decorative pieces behind it.
  • The lamp's 13-inch overall width follows the interior-design guideline that a lamp's visual width should be roughly one-third the surface width, so it pairs most naturally with tables 36–42 inches wide — a span typical of console tables and sideboards, where the double globes create a balanced visual mass rather than a top-heavy look.
  • The 6-foot cord and inline switch mean you can place the lamp on a tall shelf or the back of a deep console where the base is out of arm's reach, and still toggle the light without leaning over other objects — a practical advantage that complements the lamp's compact, back-of-surface-friendly height.

How the opal glass creates soft, diffused light

  • Opal glass (milk glass) scatters light through microscopic opacifying particles embedded in the glass, producing completely hotspot-free, shadow-free illumination — unlike frosted glass, which still shows a soft hot spot directly beneath the bulb, the opal globes on this lamp render the light source invisible from any angle, making the light feel truly ambient rather than directional.
  • Two separate opal glass globes on a single base distribute diffuse light from two points, which fills a wider area with soft illumination and reduces the sharp single-shadow effect that a one-shade lamp can cast, making the lamp better at gently brightening a living room corner or bedside than a single-globe design of the same scale.
  • Milk glass globes were a defining material of mid-century modern lighting (1945–1969), where their clean white opacity and superior diffusion suited the minimalist aesthetic — this lamp's opal glass orbs connect it directly to that design tradition, making it read as an informed contemporary piece rather than a generic modern lamp.

How it stacks up against similar double-globe lamps

  • With a width of 33 cm (13″), the Orbit spans nearly twice the 19 cm (7.5″) width of the Eros table lamp at the same 51 cm height, giving it a more prominent horizontal presence on consoles, sideboards, or wide nightstands.
  • The Orbit arrives with two 5W G9 LED bulbs already installed, unlike the Vora Eros table lamp which uses the same G9 socket but ships without bulbs—saving buyers a separate purchase and making the Orbit ready to plug in immediately at a comparable total cost.
  • The Viv & Leone double-globe lamp at $164 USD offers the same silhouetted two-globe form factor but in black powder-coated iron with frosted glass—positioning the Orbit's brushed gold as the warmer, more refined option for buyers weighing a black-versus-gold material decision.
  • The double-globe desk-lamp typology extends upmarket to handcrafted pieces like the $891 Alex Booker Studio Double Globe Oak Pebble Table Light (solid brass, English smoked oak), a design lineage that gives the Orbit an architectural modernist credibility and makes it feel like a thoughtfully edited, attainable version of the form.
  • Where the Eros lamp mixes satin brass with matt black detailing to create an industrial two-tone look, the Orbit uses a full brushed gold lacquered finish for a seamless, warmer appearance that fits more naturally into minimalist and contemporary interiors.
  • The Orbit's opal glass globes deliver a uniformly soft, milky diffusion without the visible ribbed texture of the Eros lamp's clear glass with frosted inner shade, giving the Orbit a smoother, more modern light presentation that emphasizes ambient glow over optical pattern.

Image Analysis

3 images
Orbit double-globe table lamp product image (primary)
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Product

A two-globe table lamp with frosted spherical glass shades mounted on a vertical brushed brass rod and round brass base; the lamp sits on a rectangular stone pedestal.

  • Upper globeSpherical frosted white glass globe mounted to the right side of the vertical brass rod, showing a soft internal highlight and a visible concave rim where the shade opening faces slightly downward and toward the viewer.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.09 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Lower globeSpherical frosted white glass globe mounted to the left side of the vertical brass rod, lower than the upper globe, with a visible concave rim facing down and left and a soft gradient of shading across the surface.
    1 regionx 0.19 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Vertical stemStraight vertical tubular brass rod running from the round base up past the globes, with a slim cylindrical profile and a brushed metallic finish.
    1 regionx 0.53 · y 0.08 · w 0.06 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Globe mountsSmall circular brass mounting collars where each globe attaches to the stem; each collar appears slightly recessed and matches the stem finish.
    2 regionsx 0.59 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.20 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (medium)
  • Round baseFlat round brass base with a brushed metallic surface that sits on top of a rectangular stone pedestal; the base shows a central support post connecting to the stem.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Pedestal surfaceRectangular light beige stone pedestal with a smooth matte finish supporting the lamp base; visible top edge and front face with subtle natural veining.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.81 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio-style product shot with a vertical wood-slat background and warm directional lighting creating soft shadows and highlights; image crops full scene to focus on the lamp.

  • BackgroundVertical dark brown wood slat wall filling the entire background with visible grain and even spacing between slats.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsWarm directional lighting from the left producing soft highlights on the globes and metallic surfaces and subtle cast shadows on the background and pedestal.
  • Shot compositionThree-quarter front view framing that centers the vertical stem slightly right of center and shows both globes and the full base on the pedestal; image is vertically oriented and tightly cropped around the lamp.

Colors

frosted white· glass globesbrushed brass· metal stem and base#E4BC84light beige· stone pedestal#EBC691
Orbit double-globe table lamp product image 2
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Product

A two-arm table lamp with a slim vertical metal rod and circular metal base supporting two frosted globe shades; globes have recessed open circular cutouts and are mounted on short cylindrical pivots at opposing heights.

  • Overall silhouetteVertical slim metal rod rises from a round flat metal base and supports two spherical lamp shades at staggered heights, one to the right and higher, one to the left and lower.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Metal rodStraight cylindrical metal rod with a warm brass/gold finish running vertically through the center of the lamp.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Base discFlat circular metal base with the same warm brass/gold finish as the rod, sitting flush on the pedestal surface.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Upper globeSpherical frosted glass shade positioned on the right and higher on the rod; has a recessed circular opening on its lower-left quadrant that emits light.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Lower globeSpherical frosted glass shade positioned on the left and lower on the rod; has a recessed circular opening on its front-right quadrant that emits light.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Shade mountsEach globe attaches to the rod via a short cylindrical metal pivot or collar matching the brass/gold finish, visible where the globes meet the rod.
    2 regionsx 0.57 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.35 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Glass finishGlobes are frosted or matte glass that diffuses a warm white light; interior of the recessed openings appears brighter and more directly illuminated.
    2 regionsx 0.64 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high)

Other

Image shows the lamp placed on a rectangular stone pedestal against a vertical wood slat wall with warm lighting; even studio lighting creates soft shadows and a warm ambience.

  • BackgroundVertical dark brown wooden slats fill the background and run top to bottom across the image.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.90 (high)
  • Pedestal surfaceLight-colored rectangular stone or plaster pedestal supports the lamp; top surface is visible with a slight sheen and the lamp base centered on it.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Shot compositionVertical portrait framing centers the lamp slightly to the right of image center with full view of both globes and the base.
  • Lighting and shadowsWarm, low-contrast studio lighting with visible glow from the globes casting soft warm highlights on the wooden slats and subtle shadows around the pedestal.

Colors

warm brass· metal rod and base#BC7E5Awarm frosted white· glass globes
Orbit double-globe table lamp product image 3
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Product

Close-up views of a double-globe table lamp showing two frosted spherical glass shades with open bottoms, a vertical brushed brass/gold metal rod and circular base, and a transparent power cord with inline rocker switch.

  • Upper globeFrosted white spherical glass shade with a downward-facing open circular mouth revealing a recessed inner lip; shade surface appears matte and uniformly diffuses light.
    1 regionx 0.54 · y 0.01 · w 0.42 · h 0.39 (high)
  • Lower globeSecond frosted white spherical glass shade positioned to the left, showing its outer curve and a partial view of the open bottom; identical finish to the upper globe.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.20 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Globe mounting detailSmall round metal socket/connector in brushed gold that sits flush against each globe where it meets the vertical rod; connector is slightly domed.
    2 regionsx 0.39 · y 0.25 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.06 · w 0.07 · h 0.09 (high)
  • Vertical stemStraight cylindrical vertical metal rod in a warm brushed gold finish connecting the globes and extending down to the base; visible seam or joint near midpoint.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.06 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Base topCircular flat metal base in the same brushed gold finish with concentric circular brushing texture visible around the stem insertion.
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.62 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Power cord and inline switchTransparent power cord runs across the surface beside the base and includes a clear plastic inline rocker switch with an internal circular actuator visible.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.46 · h 0.24 (high)

Other

Two-panel composition showing an upper close-up of the globes and stem and a lower close-up of the base on a light stone surface; vertical wood slat background and soft directional lighting create warm highlights and subtle shadows.

  • Two-panel cropImage divided horizontally into two photographic panels: upper panel shows globe and stem, lower panel shows base, cord and surface; a thin white divider line separates the panels.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • BackgroundVertical dark brown wooden slat paneling behind the lamp visible in both panels, providing a textured backdrop.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.62 · w 1.00 · h 0.38 (medium)
  • Supporting surfaceLight-colored stone or textured platform under the base visible in the lower panel with soft rim lighting along its top edge.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Lighting and reflectionsWarm directional lighting creates soft highlights on the brushed metal and gentle gradient illumination within the frosted globes; subtle shadowing appears beneath the base.

Colors

frosted white· glass globesbrushed gold· metal stem and base#CCB35Ctransparent clear· power cord and switch#DCD5CA

Q&A

1 answered
Is the brushed gold finish lacquered or raw metal? How does it hold up to fingerprints and dust?
The brushed gold finish on this lamp is a lacquered finish, applied over the metal frame to protect it from tarnishing and make it more durable. Brushed gold finishes generally hide fingerprints and dust well compared to polished surfaces, but regular dusting with a soft cloth is still recommended to maintain its appearance.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/decor/lighting/desk-lamps/orbit-double-globe-table-lamp--23185-25201139?colourId=0
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