Orb lamps are hot right now—here are 10 to shop
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Falling in line with the LED light strips illuminating Gen Z spaces last year, orb lamps have taken over the spotlight. These unexpected globe-like shapes in a variety of finishes and materials can make a statement in almost any space, from bedrooms to entryways, bathrooms to even the pool (yes, some are waterproof).
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Kathryn Emery, home improvement and lifestyle expert in Laguna Beach, California, points out that orb lamps are having a moment. “Unlike a traditional A19 light bulb, orbs can cast plenty of light 360 degrees, but in a fun, flirty way,” she says. “Trends come and go, but orb lamps have a familiarity like basking in the glow of the moon or sun. It's a shape we see every day, which makes this lighting a somewhat timeless home fashion."
Jordan England, co-founder of home furnishing brand and design service Industry West, agrees. “Orb lighting is simply being noticed in new and fresh ways. It's a classic shape being connected with different materials, and it fits into almost any aesthetic.”
To help you bring these stunners into your home, we shopped the web and found 10 of the best orb lamps a-round (pun absolutely intended).
1. Verdo Table Lamp
When you want to go beyond the basic, this table lamp inspired by “nature’s balanced asymmetry” does just that. The dimmable globe atop a black metal post holds court as the centerpiece, while the metal mesh sphere can be filled with greenery (think air plants or faux boxwood) or left empty. It’s also available in a chandelier, pendant, and sconce.
Get the Verdo Table Lamp here at Industry West for $242
2. Delia Frosted Globe Table Lamp
The frosted glass shade of this orb lamp exclusive to Urban Outfitters emits a luminous and cozy glow atop a brushed, cylindrical gold or ivory base. Swap out the white bulb for a colored one for even more personality. Most shoppers who bought this lamp added it to their bedroom décor, while a few placed it within ambient living rooms. “Such a minimalistic lamp that really shines throughout the room and the lighting is perfect for nighttime,” one review says.
Get the Delia Frosted Globe Table Lamp at Urban Outfitters for $79
3. Plug-In Integrated LED Color Changing Outdoor Floating Light
Available in two sizes, these orb lamps bring gentle light in your choice of hue. Whether you keep the shade static or opt for gradual change (the light seamlessly blends from one color to another), the baseless design is a great addition for indoors or out. The lightweight orbs last more than six hours when charged, and one shopper says, “they look like they’re floating and add great ambiance.”
Get the Plug-In Integrated LED Color Changing Outdoor Floating Light at Wayfair for $58.99
4. Optimist Table Lamp
This double-take on the orb lamp will fit right into any modern home. Two white globes sit atop its asymmetrical U-shaped brass tube base, offering an artistic accent light that makes a statement. The lamp is UL listed and also boasts a dimmer function.
Get the Optimist Table Lamp at Anthropologie for $500
5. Imikeya Shell Pearl LED Accent Lamp
With its versatile design, styling with an orb means the world is your oyster. This light takes that one step further and places the small sphere within a shell-shaped holder (remove the orb and it becomes a trinket tray). Available with a pink or white shell, the ceramic pearl light is “very pretty and mermaid-esque,” according to shoppers, with many noting its perfect place among a beachy décor.
Get the Imikeya Shell Pearl LED Accent Lamp at Amazon for $39.99
6. Simple Designs Light Mosaic Stone Ball Table Lamp
Akin to a large bowling ball with a nice weight to it, this orb has a crackled surface that adds a moon-like quality. “It reminds me of photographs of the Earth from space,” says one customer. Available in six colors, the light illuminates beautifully through the “texture,” while the globe boasts an unexpected smoothness. With hundreds of 5-star ratings, the orb was called “a statement piece” by several shoppers.
Get the Simple Designs Light Mosaic Stone Ball Table Lamp at Amazon for $31.62
7. Globe Ambient Lamp
This 12-inch gold-tone rectangular-block metal base is topped with a white globe shade to elevate your style (and your light). The dimmer effect lets you adjust the amount of light to match your mood. Several customers would recommend to a friend, with one calling it a “great lamp for the price.” One notes the lamp’s small footprint, saying, “It’s cute and modern, gives off a soft, diffused glow—it's exactly what I needed.”
Get the Globe Ambient Lamp at Target for $35
8. Loftek LED Night Light Ball
Whether you plop it into your pool or on your bedstand, this orb with more than 2,000 ratings, brings a subtle light to your home. Customizable with 16 static RGB colors, five brightness adjustments, and four dynamic lighting modes, the remote offers up ease of use while the four sizes (up to 20 inches) add versatility to your placement. The slightly flat bottom allows the globe to sit securely, a feature that didn’t go unnoticed with shoppers. “They add a ton of ambiance,” says one shoppers, while several love the USB charging and color-changing abilities.
Get the Loftek LED Night Light Ball at Amazon for $42.99
9. Minimal Flush Orb Sconce
Don’t have any table space? This 6-inch blown glass globe sconce is the answer. Available in natural brass, warm oxidized brass, or black oxidized brass with either a glass or matte finish, the orb is hardwired into your wall for the perfect glow. “Holy moly —they are even more beautiful in person,” exclaims one shopper, while many other note the incredible quality of the orb and its base.
Get the Minimal Flush Orb Sconce by Long Made Co. at Etsy starting at $264
10. Fado Table Lamp
Called “simplicity at its best,” this orb lamp gives off the perfect amount of atmospheric light for any room. The base is practically hidden, so when placed on a table for reading light, one shopper says, “It’s like having a full moon at your elbow.” Another replaced the included LED light with a smart bulb that allows change in colors and called the move “a complete game changer.”
Get the Fado Table Lamp at IKEA for $29.99
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