FontanaArte Daruma Table Lamp, White Glass Sphere with Lid, 3 Sizes

The FontanaArte Daruma table lamp is a glowing white glass globe topped with a small lid, made to sit on nightstands, consoles, shelves and even the floor, where it fills a room with soft, even, all-round light. There is no shade and no visible bulb: the whole body of glossy blown glass lights up, so Daruma works as both a lamp and a sculptural object. Three sizes, from a compact 6.7 in to a statement 16.5 in, let you build a family group or choose one for the space you have.

Quick facts

• Product: Daruma table lamp
• Brand: FontanaArte, Milan, Italy
• Item numbers (MPN): Small F502800100BIN1; Medium F502805100BIN1; Large F502810100BIN1
• Type: Plug-in glass table lamp
• Best for: bedrooms, living rooms, bookshelves, entries, hotel rooms, lobbies, lounges and restaurants
• Small: 6.3 in (16 cm) diameter x 6.7 in (17 cm) high
• Medium: 11 in (28 cm) diameter x 11.4 in (29 cm) high
• Large: 15.7 in (40 cm) diameter x 16.5 in (42 cm) high
• Light source: 1 x E26 bulb; Small 20W max, Medium 46W max, Large 100W max; 110V (bulb not included)
• Light: diffused all-round glow; not dimmable; switch on the black cord
• Power: plug-in; no hardwiring
• Rating: IP20, dry indoor locations only
• Materials: glossy white blown glass
• Sizes available: Small, Medium, Large
• Certification: UL pending
• Designer: Sergio Asti (1968)
• Styles: Mid-century, Modern, Minimalist, Transitional

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

Light quality and how it performs

Daruma is all diffuser. The glossy white blown glass spreads the light evenly in every direction, so the lamp glows like a lantern and lights the wall, ceiling and surface around it without hot spots. It gives ambient, mood light rather than a focused reading beam, which makes it especially good for evenings, bedrooms and hospitality spaces. Each size has a matching bulb rating: the Small takes up to 20W, the Medium up to 46W and the Large up to 100W, all with a standard E26 base. A warm-white LED bulb keeps the glass cool and gives a cosy, candle-like tone. It switches from the cord and is not dimmable.

Size and placement

The Small (6.7 in high, 6.3 in across) fits a bookshelf, a narrow nightstand or a bathroom-adjacent dressing table away from water. The Medium (11.4 in high, 11 in across) is the natural nightstand and console size, needing about 13 in of surface. The Large (16.5 in high, 15.7 in across) works on a sideboard, a wide console or directly on the floor beside a sofa or in a corner, where it becomes a glowing sculpture. Groups of two or three sizes, set slightly apart on a long surface or on the floor, are one of the most striking ways to use Daruma.

Where it works

Bedrooms. A Medium on each nightstand gives a soft, even glow for winding down, with no shade to dust or straighten.

Living rooms and libraries. Small lamps tucked into bookshelves, a Large on the floor beside an armchair, or a mixed group on a sideboard all add warmth and depth.

Entries and dining rooms. On a hall console or buffet, Daruma gives a welcoming light that looks good from every angle.

Hotels, restaurants and lounges. Its all-round glow and simple, recognisable form suit guest rooms, lobby consoles, lounge side tables, restaurant sideboards and spa receptions. Grouping sizes gives a designed look with just one product.

Style and pairing

Sergio Asti designed Daruma in 1968, and it carries the softness of late-1960s Italian design: a smooth glass form, a playful lid, nothing extra. It suits Mid-century and Modern rooms with walnut, teak and leather, and it brings warmth to Minimalist and Transitional spaces with plaster walls, linen and stone. Against a strongly coloured wall, the white glass glows even more vividly.

Why choose Daruma

• A design by Sergio Asti from 1968 in mouth-blown glossy white glass.
• Soft, even, all-round light with no shade and no visible bulb.
• Three sizes for shelves, nightstands, sideboards and floors.
• Beautiful in groups: mix sizes for a sculptural cluster.

Care

Switch off and let the glass cool before cleaning. Wipe the glass with a soft, dry cloth; for fingerprints, use a cloth lightly dampened with water or a mild glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth, never onto the lamp. Keep moisture away from the socket and cord, and handle the glass with both hands when moving it. For dry indoor rooms only.

Frequently asked questions

Which Daruma size suits a nightstand? The Medium (11.4 in high, 11 in across) suits most nightstands. The Small is good for narrow tables or shelves.

Can the Large Daruma go on the floor? Yes. At 16.5 in high and 15.7 in across, it makes a glowing floor accent beside a sofa or in a corner.

What bulb does each size take? All take one E26 bulb: Small up to 20W, Medium up to 46W, Large up to 100W. Bulbs are not included.

Is Daruma dimmable? No. It switches on and off from the cord.

Is it bright enough for reading? It gives soft ambient light. For reading in bed, add a directional reading light.

What is it made of? Glossy white blown glass.

Can I group different sizes? Yes. Small, Medium and Large together make a sculptural group on a sideboard or floor.

Does it need installation? No. It plugs into a standard outlet.

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

Can it go in a bathroom or outdoors? No. It is rated IP20 for dry interiors only.

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.