FontanaArte Bilia Mini Table Lamp, Small Glass Sphere and Cone, 9 Colors, 10.2 in

The FontanaArte Bilia Mini table lamp is a small accent lamp for shelves, nightstands, window ledges and desks: a white glass globe balanced on a coloured cone, just 10.2 in tall and 4.7 in across. It gives a soft, round glow that warms a corner or a bookcase, and because it takes up so little room it can go where a standard lamp will not fit. Nine colours, from cheerful primaries to brass, glossy black and copper, let it work as a colour accent or a quiet neutral.

Quick facts

• Product: Bilia Mini table lamp
• Brand: FontanaArte, Milan, Italy
• Item number (MPN): F247400150BIN1 (White); each colour has its own number
• Type: Small plug-in table lamp with glass globe diffuser
• Best for: bookshelves, nightstands, kitchen counters, window sills, children's rooms, hotel desks, cafés and shop displays
• Height: 10.2 in (26 cm)
• Diameter: 4.7 in (12 cm)
• Light source: 1 x G9 bulb, 6W maximum, 110V (bulb not included)
• Light: diffused, not dimmable; on/off switch on the transparent cord
• Power: plug-in; no hardwiring
• Rating: IP20, dry indoor locations only
• Materials: white blown glass with satin finish; painted or metal-finish cone
• Colours available: White, Black, Blue, Yellow, Red, Green, Brass, Glossy Black, Glossy Copper
• Certification: UL pending
• Designer: Gio Ponti (1932)
• Styles: Modern, Contemporary, Minimalist, Scandinavian

UL certification for the U.S. market is in progress for this lamp.

Light quality and how it performs

The globe is white blown glass with a satin finish, so the small G9 bulb inside is hidden and the whole sphere glows. The result is gentle, low-level light: a pool on the shelf or table, a soft halo on the wall, never glare. With a 6W maximum G9 lamp, Bilia Mini is an accent and mood light rather than a reading lamp; think of it as a glowing object that makes a bookcase, a kitchen corner or a bedside feel lived in after dark. A warm-white G9 LED keeps the glass cool and the tone cosy. It switches on and off from the cord and is not dimmable.

Size and placement

At 10.2 in (26 cm) high with a 4.7 in (12 cm) base, Bilia Mini needs only about 6 in of clear surface. It fits a bookshelf with 12 in of headroom, a narrow floating nightstand, a deep window sill, or the back of a kitchen counter. Because it is small, it looks best in twos and threes: a pair at each end of a shelf, a cluster of different colours on a sideboard, or one beside a larger lamp of the same family. Keep the cord run tidy along the back of the shelf to the nearest outlet.

Where it works

Bookcases and living rooms. Tuck one or two into the shelves of a library wall so the books and objects glow in the evening.

Bedrooms and children's rooms. A compact bedside light for small nightstands; the colours make it a natural choice for a child's room as a low evening glow.

Kitchens and entries. On a counter, an open shelf or a hall console it adds warmth without taking working space.

Hotels, cafés and retail. Use it on guest-room desks, café shelves, bar back-shelves and shop display tables. It is small, plug-in and easy to move, and a run of matching or mixed colours gives a strong, playful design signature across a space.

Style and pairing

Gio Ponti imagined a small Bilia in a range of spray colours, and the Mini plays that idea out. In Modern and Contemporary rooms, a single Red or Blue can be the one colour accent; in Minimalist and Scandinavian schemes, White, Black or Brass stay calm against pale wood and white walls. Mix colours on a shelf for a graphic, collected look, or repeat one colour throughout a space for rhythm. It pairs naturally with the full-size Bilia for a family grouping.

Why choose Bilia Mini

• Fits where other lamps cannot: shelves, sills and narrow nightstands.
• Nine colours, from bold primaries to brass and glossy metals.
• A Gio Ponti design from 1932, in a scale made for collecting.
• Soft, glare-free glow from satin-finished blown glass.

Care

Switch off and let the bulb cool before handling. Dust the glass globe and cone with a soft, dry cloth; a lightly damp cloth can be used on the glass if needed, then dry it. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners on the painted and metal cones. Keep the lamp in dry indoor rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Will Bilia Mini fit on a bookshelf? Yes. It is 10.2 in tall with a 4.7 in base, so a shelf with about 12 in of headroom is enough.

Is it bright enough to read by? No, it is an accent light. Use it for atmosphere and pair it with a reading lamp where you need task light.

Which bulb does it take? One G9 bulb, 6W maximum, at 110V. The bulb is not included.

Can I dim it? No. It has an on/off switch on the cord.

Is it suitable for a child's room? It works well as a low evening light on a shelf or dresser. Place it out of reach of young children, as the globe is glass.

How do I choose a colour? Pick one colour that repeats something already in the room (a cushion, a print), or choose White, Black or Brass for a neutral accent.

How does it differ from the Bilia? The Bilia is 16.9 in tall, takes an E12 bulb and is dimmable; the Mini is 10.2 in tall with a G9 bulb and a simple switch.

Does it need installation? No. It plugs into an outlet.

Is it UL certified? UL certification for the U.S. market is pending.

Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom? No. It is rated IP20 for dry interiors. For a cordless option that can go outdoors, see the Bilia Mini Portable.

Trade & project orders

Interior designers, architects and hospitality buyers can join the MetropolitanDecor trade program for trade pricing. We also prepare quotes for multi-unit and project orders; contact us with your quantities.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.