SPHERICAL LIGHTING

Whether singular or in groups, globe lights are taking centre stage

LIVING LARGE

Do you believe that more is more? Are you a maximalist at heart? If so, this one is for you. The Ball & Hoop light from Empty State simply won’t be missed – and that’s the whole point. It’s fabulous, it’s shiny and it’s totally mega. Fun aside, this light is made in the UK and comes in either a brass or anodised frame, both with the same stunning tiered aesthetic. And if you want just a few less shades, this piece is made to order and available in a range of customisable options, allowing you to choose how many lights you want. Absolutely brilliant. From £2,064, Empty State (emptystate.com)

DIVINE DROPLETS

Looking like a raindrop caught in motion, the Blow pendant lamp by Italian brand Bontempi Casa is delicate, elegant and bang on trend. There are two size options to choose from – small and medium – and we like both, especially when they’re positioned together for dramatic raindrop effect. £274 ex VAT, Bontempi Casa (bontempi.it)

NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

Available exclusively from The Conran Shop, the Mobil 100 pendant by Monika Mulder for Pholc comes in black or brass, both with opaline glass shades. The base structure and shape is said to have been inspired by Mulder’s fondness for ‘New York architecture’. Right enough, there’s something distinctly urban about this contemporary illuminator. £410, Monika Mulder for Pholc at The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk) BOLD AS BRASS

Pooky has cracked a corker of a pendant with this latest Holophane design, which boasts a beautiful bubble of frosted glass topped and tailed with a metallic lustre. It has that chic French brasserie look we all love, but would also suit an industrial-vibe scheme or even a pared-back minimalist space. Completely versatile and completely gorgeous. £230, Pooky (pooky.com)