Bolla — smoke grey glass, pressed with a field of dimples. The shade is a short rounded cylinder, and across its whole surface sit shallow concave hollows, each one pushed into the wall of the glass. A polished chrome cap and ball finial close the top. It is a small fixture — 5.3 inches across — and almost all of its character sits in those dimples.
Each hollow works as a lens. Light from the source inside passes through the thinned glass at the centre of every dimple and is bent outward, so what you see from across a room is not one lamp but a scatter of small bright points, each magnifying a fragment of the light within. The smoke tint keeps the whole thing warm and damped rather than glaring — the dimples read as drops of liquid light on a grey ground.
What you are buying
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Concave dimples, pressed into the glass. Formed in the wall of the shade, not etched or applied. Each one acts as a small lens over the light inside.
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Smoke-tinted glass. The grey is in the material, so it damps the light and holds its colour in daylight. It cannot fade or wear.
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Integrated 12 W LED. No bulb to buy or fit, and bright for a fixture of this size — this is a usable light, not just an accent.
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Electroplated chrome cap. A polished collar and ball finial, the only hardware on the piece.
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Small enough for multiples. At 5.3 inches it hangs in a row over an island without crowding the ceiling.
Specifications
| Size |
Ø 5.3" x H 6.3" (135 x 160 mm) |
| Material |
Iron · glass |
| Colour |
Smoke grey glass · chrome cap |
| Finish |
Electroplated |
| Light source |
Integrated SMD LED — no bulb required |
| Power |
12 W |
| Mounting |
Ceiling |
| Environment |
Indoor |
| Suited to |
Living room · dining room · bedroom |
Where to hang it
A single one over a bedside table, a console, or in a powder room, where the dimples are close enough to read properly. Two or three in a row over a kitchen island or a breakfast bar, spaced 20 to 26 inches apart. A cluster of three at staggered heights in a stairwell or over a round table. Keep the base of the glass 30 to 36 inches above a counter and 30 to 34 inches above a tabletop.
Hang it where people pass near it. The dimple effect is a close-range pleasure — from across a large room it reads simply as a small grey glass pendant, and the detail that makes it worth the price is lost.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bolla and what does it cost?
5.3 inches in diameter and 6.3 inches tall (135 x 160 mm), not counting the suspension. $480 USD.
Does it need a bulb?
No. The LED is integrated into the fixture and rated at 12 W, so there is no bulb to buy, fit, or replace. It arrives ready to wire and light.
How bright is 12 W?
Bright for a pendant this size — genuinely useful over a bedside table or a counter rather than purely decorative. It is still a small fixture, so over a kitchen island plan on two or three, or pair them with downlights.
Can the LED be replaced when it fails?
The LED is integrated rather than user-replaceable, which is what allows the fixture to stay this compact and free of visible hardware. LED modules of this type are rated for many years of normal household use. Contact us about service if a unit ever fails. If you want a fixture you can re-bulb yourself, choose one of our E14 or E26 models instead.
What are the dimples for?
Each concave hollow thins the glass at its centre and acts as a small lens, bending the light from inside outward. Rather than one even glow, you see a scatter of bright points across the shade. It is the whole reason this shade is pressed rather than smooth.
Is the grey tint painted on?
No. The smoke colour is in the glass itself, so it cannot fade, chip, or wear off, and it holds its tone in daylight as well as when lit.
Is it dimmable?
It has no built-in dimming. If you intend to put it on a dimmer, contact us before ordering so we can confirm compatibility for your installation — wiring an incompatible LED fixture to a dimmer can cause flicker or buzz.
Can I hang several in a row?
Yes, and it suits the size. Over an island, space them 20 to 26 inches apart on centre. Each needs its own ceiling outlet unless they are mounted from a shared linear canopy.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the glass with a soft cloth and a little glass cleaner, working into the dimples where dust settles. Use a dry cloth on the chrome and dry it immediately — standing water spots polished metal.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is an indoor fixture.
