Lyria 50cm Globe Glass Light Shade - Clear

This is a replacement globe shade for our Lyria range: a full sphere of clear glass, 50cm across and 50cm high, with a round opening at the top where it joins the lamp holder. What you receive is the glass shade on its own. It does not come with the pendant suspension set or a bulb, and it needs both before it becomes a working light: the range's large E27 pendant suspension set, sold separately and listed by the maker as required, plus an E27 bulb of your choosing. At 2.6KG it is a substantial piece of glass, made to hang as the centre of a room rather than sit quietly in a corner.

A globe this size wants room around it. Hung over a long dining table, in a stairwell or in a hallway with a generous ceiling height, it gives the space one clear focal point. Because the glass is clear, it does not block the view across the room the way a solid shade would. It is also the part to order if you already have the Lyria large E27 suspension set and need to replace a chipped or broken globe: the shade is sold on its own, so there is no need to buy the whole light again.

The finish is simply clear glass, and glass does not yellow with age, so the shade keeps its clarity year after year. Because you can see straight through it, whatever bulb you fit is always on show, which makes your choice of bulb part of the design: a decorative E27 bulb suits a globe like this better than a plain one. A soft, dry cloth keeps the surface free of fingerprints and dust. When it arrives, unpack the 2.6KG globe with both hands and set it down on a soft surface until the suspension set is ready.

Does this glass shade come with a bulb or a suspension set?

No. You receive the clear glass globe on its own. The range's large E27 pendant suspension set and the bulb are both sold separately, and the maker lists the suspension set as required.

Which suspension set does the 50cm globe fit?

It fits the Lyria range's large E27 pendant suspension set, which is sold separately. Check that you already have that set, or order it alongside the shade.

How big and how heavy is the globe?

The globe is 50cm across and 50cm high and weighs 2.6KG, so it suits a room with generous space around and beneath it.

Is the glass clear or frosted?

The glass is clear, so you can see straight through the globe. Whatever bulb you fit inside it is always on show.

What kind of bulb does it need?

The shade hangs on the large E27 pendant suspension set, so it takes an E27 bulb, which you buy separately. Because the glass is clear, a decorative bulb looks best.