Simons Maison
Golden Celestial Globe Sconce
The Golden Celestial Globe Sconce is a commercial-grade wall-mounted light fixture featuring a frosted opal glass globe and a polished brass metal backplate. It requires a type G9 bulb (25W max, not included) and includes an installation guide, though professional installation is recommended. The globe has a 6-inch diameter, the disc is 4.75 inches wide, and the fixture extends 6 inches from the wall.
- Color
- gold
- Material
- Metal structure, polished brass finish, opal glass globe
- Style
- retro, modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures
Specifications
Wall lamp with a translucent globe on a polished brass disc, adding dimension and elegance to modern decor.
Metal structure with polished brass finish, opal glass globe, requires G9 bulb (25W max), some assembly required, installation guide included, commercial grade.
- Color
- gold · yellow
- Material
- Metal structure, polished brass finish, opal glass globe
- Secondary
- glass
- Style
- retro, modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Wall Light Fixtures
Additional Attributes
- metal structure
- polished brass finish
- opal glass globe
- requires type G9 light bulb
- some assembly required
- installation guide included
- commercial grade
- high-shine gold disc
- updated retro look
Product Insights
The Golden Celestial Globe Sconce by Simons Maison ($109, in stock) combines a genuine opal milk glass globe with a polished brass disc, delivering mid-century modern design with glare-free, warm light and high color accuracy (90+ CRI). Its opal glass diffuses light permanently, while the brass backplate reflects ambient light to create a halo that broadens the glow and doubles perceived brightness. Achieving dimmable operation requires a G9 LED bulb under 45mm, rated for enclosed fixtures, and an LED-compatible trailing-edge dimmer; for optimal performance, choose a 2-4W LED producing 220-400 lumens at 2700-3000K. The compact 6-inch globe suits small spaces like bathrooms and reading nooks, mounted 60-66 inches high and spaced 36-40 inches apart flanking mirrors or 10-12 inches from a mattress. To preserve the finish, prevent tarnish with regular dusting and immediate drying using mild soap; tarnished brass can be restored with Brasso and microcrystalline wax.
Verified claims
- Dimmability
- The fixture itself is not specified as dimmable; dimming depends on a dimmable G9 LED and a compatible LED dimmer, with trailing-edge dimmers preferred to avoid flicker.
- Bulb compatibility
- A compact G9 LED around 43 mm long and rated for enclosed fixtures is the safest fit inside the 6-inch globe; larger 52–59 mm bulbs may not clear the glass.
- Light output
- Recommended LED: 2-4W producing 220-400 lumens at 2700-3000K with CRI 90+, saving 80% energy over 25W halogen.
- Bulb selection
- Choose a G9 LED bulb with 300-400 lumens and enclosed-fixture rating.
- Light quality
- Opal glass delivers glare-free, warm light with high color accuracy.
- Placement
- Mount 60-66 inches high for effective brightness.
- Diffusion quality
- Opal glass: 99% haze, permanent body diffusion, 40-60% transmission, 90+ CRI with quality bulb.
- Mounting guidance
- Mount the centre at 60–66 inches for glare-free light at the bedside and bathroom vanity; 60–72 inches works for hallway accent lighting.
- Halo effect
- Brass backplate reflects diffused light, creating a halo that broadens the glow.
- Design heritage
- Opal glass provides authentic mid-century modern design pedigree.
- Glass authenticity
- Genuine opal milk glass globe with permanent glare-free light diffusion.
- Design composition
- Opal globe on polished brass disc: mid-century sconce archetype.
- Scale
- 6-inch globe fits mid-century compact sconce category for bathrooms and reading nooks.
- Care
- Prevent polished brass tarnish with regular dusting, mild soap, and immediate drying; avoid abrasive cleaners, ammonia, and bleach, minimize bathroom steam, and handle with clean gloves to prevent fingerprints.
- Restoration
- Tarnished polished brass can be restored using Brasso and a microcrystalline wax.
- Mounting height
- Centre of globe mounted 60–72 inches from floor, varying by use.
- Spacing
- Flank mirrors 36–40 inches apart; place 10–12 inches from mattress.
- Bulb guide
- Requires a type G9 bulb (25W max); for dimming use a 2700–3000K LED rated for enclosed fixtures.
- Design fit
- Compact 6-inch globe with opal glass diffusion suits small spaces and eliminates glare.
- Reflection
- Polished brass backplate reflects ambient light, creating a halo and doubling perceived brightness.
- Lighting character
- The opal globe produces a soft, cloud-like ambient glow, making this sconce better for mood lighting in hallways and bedrooms than for task lighting.
Product record
- Title
- Golden Celestial Globe Sconce
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 109 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front view of a wall sconce showing a large frosted white spherical globe mounted partially in front of a concave brushed gold circular backplate.
- Globe shapeProminent spherical globe occupying the right half of the image, with a continuous smooth edge and no visible seams on the visible surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.62 · h 0.72 (high) - Globe material and finishOpaque frosted/opal glass with a matte diffusing finish and even light scattering across its surface.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.66 (high) - Backplate geometryCircular concave metal backplate positioned behind and slightly left of the globe, showing a shallow bowl-like profile.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.54 · h 0.62 (high) - Backplate finishBrushed warm gold metal with visible fine radial brush texture and a satin sheen.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (high) - Mounting overlapGlobe overlaps the right portion of the backplate, covering roughly half of the plate so the backplate rim is visible around the left side.
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform white background showing even lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundUniform plain white background with no visible props or environment.
- Shot compositionCentered product composition with the globe shifted slightly right and the backplate visible to the left; image cropped closely around the fixture.
- Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with minimal shadowing and subtle shading on the globe and inside the backplate highlighting curvature.
Colors
frosted white· globe#D5D5D5brushed gold· backplate#D5A94D- Globe shapeProminent spherical globe occupying the right half of the image, with a continuous smooth edge and no visible seams on the visible surface.