"Sphere" Table Lamp in Black Marble, Brass, and Opaline Glass
Combining noble materials and the purity of geometric shapes, this table lamp by Abalone is a minimalist and chic design piece. The perfect combination of a cylindrical black marble base, a slender gilded brass stem, and a white opaline globe creates a perfect visual balance. It diffuses a soft and subdued light, ideal for enhancing an exceptional piece of furniture or warming up a living room atmosphere.
Visual Impact: A Perfect Geometric Balance
The design of this luminaire is based on a superposition of three elementary geometric shapes:
The Anchor of Black Marble: The base is a solid cylinder carved from dense, polished black marble. This heavy base not only ensures perfect stability but also adds a luxurious mineral touch, subtly contrasting with the lightness of the upper elements.
The Elegance of the Brass Rod: A thin, straight column of brushed gilded brass metal rises from the base, creating a warm and luminous transition. It is enhanced by a small golden collar at its junction with the marble.
The Purity of Opaline: The luminaire is crowned by a large spherical globe of matte white opaline glass. This spherical diffuser perfectly filters light to eliminate any glare, providing an enveloping, soft, and homogeneous ambient lighting.
Features
Versatile Decorative Integration: Although resolutely modern, its timeless design flirts with the Mid-Century Modern style and Scandinavian minimalism. It finds its place equally well on a precious wood sideboard, a metal end table, or as shown here, to illuminate the amber top of a vintage coffee table.
Technical Characteristics
Type: Table lamp / Ambient floor lamp
Materials: Genuine black marble (base), gilded brass (stem) and frosted opaline blown glass (globe).
Condition: New
Dimensions: Total height 57 cm, Globe diameter 20 cm
💡 Gallerist's Staging Advice
"This Abalone lamp is a true luminous gem. Its secret lies in the contrast of textures: the matte black marble blends wonderfully with dark materials, while the gilded brass makes the warm tones of rosewood or teak vibrate. It is perfect next to ceramics or graphic art objects to create a very chic luminous focal point at dusk."