Nelson Ball Bubble Pendel

The glow it casts at night is softer and warmer than any fixture I’ve owned, and the spherical shape feels like a floating piece of art in our dining room. Assembly took maybe ten minutes, and the way the light diffuses through the bubble shell makes the whole space feel calmer.

I was a bit nervous about the price, but the way this pendant filters light through its bubble form is unlike anything I’ve had in the dining room—the glow feels almost sculptural. The shade itself is surprisingly lightweight for its size, which made hanging it a solo job.

The orb casts such a soft, even glow across the whole dining room—it really does feel like the light is floating. Assembly took me ten minutes, and the spun-metal finish looks far more expensive than what I paid.