globe lamp

Round glass fixture

A globe lamp is a light fixture with a spherical or rounded glass shade enclosing the bulb.

The globe diffuses light evenly and softens glare.

Globe lamps appear in various settings—ceiling fixtures, table lamps, vanity lighting around bathroom mirrors: The vintage globe lamp cast a warm glow over the room.

Related
  • orbLuminous celestial body
  • spherePerfectly round solid
  • lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
  • bulbRounded storage organ
  • glowSteady, soft light

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Opposites
bulb coverage

globe lampEdison bulb

Retro-style incandescent light

light shape/form

globe lampspotlight

Concentrated illumination source

track light · tube light · can light

lighting style

globe lamptask lamp

Directed light for work

desk lamp · work light · reading lamp · shop light · floodlight

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G