Product Overview: The Linear Aesthetic
Elevate your lighting collections with our Matte White Ribbed Glass Globe. This premium shade features precise vertical fluting (ribbed texture), combining the timeless elegance of Art Deco with the clean lines of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design.
Unlike standard plain globes, the ridged surface adds tactile depth and visual interest, creating a sophisticated play of light and shadow when illuminated. It is the preferred choice for high-end pendant clusters, wall sconces, and architectural table lamps.
Why Choose us.
- Precision Mold-Blowing: Manufactured using consistent steel molds to ensure uniform rib spacing and glass thickness. This guarantees that every globe in a bulk order is identical—crucial for multi-light chandeliers and linear suspension fixtures.
- Acid-Etched Matte Finish: We use a chemical etching process (sandblasting alternative) to achieve a silky, velvet-touch surface. This finish diffuses light evenly, eliminating hot spots and LED glare, which is a critical requirement for modern hospitality lighting.
- Batch Consistency: Our strict quality control on raw materials (Soda-lime silicate) ensures the “Opal White” color remains consistent across different production batches, avoiding color mismatch issues in project installations.
Technical Specifications (Data Sheet)
- Item Type: Ribbed Glass Sphere / Fluted Globe Shade / Pumpkin Ball (Industry Slang)
- Material: Triplex Opal Glass or Painted Soda-Lime Glass (Customizable)
- Texture: Vertical Linear Ribs (Deep Flute)
- Finish: Matte White (Acid Etched/Frosted)
- Standard Diameters (O.D.):
- (6 inch)
- (8 inch)
- (10 inch)
- (12 inch)
- Neck/Fitter Type:
- Lip-fitter (for thumb screws)
- Threaded E26/E27 /E14- Available upon request
- Flat opening (for spring clips)
Application & Trends
- Hospitality Projects: Ideal for hotel bedside lamps and lobby chandeliers where “textured glass” is currently a top design trend.
- Residential Manufacturing: Perfect upgrade component for linear island lights, replacing plain globes to increase product value.
- Restoration Market: Fits vintage Art Deco and 1950s fixtures requiring “ribbed replacement shades.”
Packaging & Shipping
- Export Standard: Individual Polyfoam + Inner Box protection to pass drop tests (ISTA standards available).
- Palletizing: Optimized for container loading to reduce per-unit shipping costs