The Globe Small Pendant 827 by Oluce
The Globe Small Pendant 827 by Oluce
$1,725.00
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The Globe 827 is the small size of Joe Colombo’s suspension lamp: a transparent blown-glass sphere that holds a cylindrical metal reflector, designed in 1964 for Oluce.
It comes in 2 finishes: Satin Nickel and Satin Gold.
The Design Story
Oluce, founded in Milan in 1945, makes The Globe as a pendant in two sizes. The reflector inside the sphere gives direct light downward, and the transparent glass gives a soft, diffused glow around it. The sphere hangs from a black cable and a ceiling rose in satin nickel or anodic bronze, so the lamp reads as a clean shape in the air.
The Story
The Globe was designed by Joe Colombo in 1964 and made as a family of lamps in table, suspension and wall versions, in two sizes. The 827 is the small pendant and the 828 is the large one. Oluce also makes The Globe as a table lamp (228) and a wall lamp (727).
The Designers
Joe Colombo (1930 to 1971) is remembered as one of the great Italian designers of the postwar years, and he died at 41. Oluce describes his work as optimistic and forward looking. He designed complete living cells such as Visiona ’69 for Bayer, the compact Mini-Kitchen of 1963, the Bobby cart and Elda armchair of 1970 and the mp lamp of 1972, along with lamps for Oluce such as Spider, Coupé and Acrilica.
“Its pure geometries co-exist in a constant balance between shape and functionality”
Oluce, on The Globe by Joe Colombo
How It Was Made
The shade is a transparent blown-glass sphere, and the inner reflector, fittings and ceiling rose are metal. The finishes are satin nickel and satin gold. Oluce makes the lamp in Italy.
Downloads
- Technical sheet (PDF, UL version)
- Assembly instructions (PDF, UL version)
- Assembly instructions (PDF)
Why You’ll Love It
At 7.8 in across, The Globe 827 is easy to hang in a cluster, over a bedside table or above a small dining table. The glass picks up the room around it, and the reflector keeps the light clean and directed. It makes a light touch of design history for almost any ceiling.
Made for Real Life
The lamp takes one E12 bulb up to 40W, and the bulb is not included. Oluce notes that LED bulbs are compatible. The black cable hangs about 118 in (300 cm) from the ceiling. The US version is UL rated, and ceiling lamps should be installed by a qualified electrician. Wipe the glass with a soft dry cloth.
Product Details
| Maker | Oluce, Milan (since 1945) |
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| Product | The Globe 827 pendant, small |
| Designer | Joe Colombo (1964) |
| Type | Pendant lamp, direct and diffused light |
| Height | 7 in (18 cm) |
| Diameter | 7.8 in (20 cm) |
| Cable length | 118 in (300 cm) |
| Material | Metal and transparent blown glass |
| Finishes | Satin nickel or satin gold; ceiling rose in satin nickel or anodic bronze |
| Light source | 1 x E12, 40W max (bulb not included) |
| Rating | UL rated |
| Package size | 10.2 x 10.6 x 15.4 in |
| Packed weight | 7.7 lb |
| Made in | Italy |
| Item numbers | Satin Nickel: OL-THEGLOBE-827-TR; Satin Gold: OL-THEGLOBE-827-OR |
Where It Shines
Hang one over a bedside table, a console or a kitchen counter, or group several at different heights over a dining table or a stair. It suits modern, mid-century and Italian-design interiors.
Questions We Hear Most
How big is The Globe 827 pendant?
The 827 is the small size, about 7.8 in (20 cm) across and 7 in (18 cm) high, on a cable of about 118 in (300 cm).
What bulb does The Globe 827 use?
It takes one E12 bulb up to 40W. The bulb is not included, and Oluce says LED bulbs are compatible.
What is the difference between the 827 and the 828?
The 827 is the small pendant with an E12 bulb up to 40W, and the 828 is the large pendant with an E26 bulb up to 60W.
Is The Globe 827 UL rated?
Yes. The US version is UL rated, and the UL technical sheet and assembly instructions are linked in the Downloads section.
What finishes does The Globe 827 come in?
Two: satin nickel and satin gold. The glass sphere is transparent in both.
Who designed The Globe?
Joe Colombo designed The Globe in 1964 for Oluce.
Why We Love It
The Globe 827 is the smallest way to hang a Joe Colombo design. It is a clean sphere of glass and light that works alone or in groups.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In stock: Satin Nickel; ships in 2 to 4 business days. Available on December 5, 2026: Satin Gold. |
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| Ships From | United States |
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