Mantra Nora 1 Light Ball Table Lamp - Black, Black Marble & Chrome Glass

A Softly Glowing Sphere

Some table lamps light a room. The Nora ball does something quieter, it lights itself. A globe of smoked chrome glass holds a slim inner cylinder that glows amber when switched on, while the outer sphere stays cool and reflective around it. The effect reads more like a piece of glass sculpture than a conventional lamp, which is exactly the point.

Choosing This Finish

This version pairs a mirrored chrome glass sphere with a solid black marble effect base, the darkest of the finishes in the Nora range. Where paler versions of the range lean bright and airy, this one sits low and grounded, a good match for black, charcoal or deep green interiors, or as contrast against pale wood and stone surfaces.

How It Works

Nora takes a single E27 bulb, rated up to 20W, in either a standard GLS A60 shape or a slimmer tubular T45 (bulb not supplied). Power is Class II, so no earth connection is required, and the flex carries a built in inline switch, meaning it can be turned on and off at the lamp itself rather than only at the wall.

Where It Works Best

At 26cm tall and 25cm across, this is a low, wide profile lamp rather than a tall reading light, better suited to a sideboard, console table or low bedside table than a desk. Its shape and reflective glass make it a strong choice as an accent light in a living room or hallway, somewhere it is seen from more than one angle.

Made By Mantra

Mantra was founded in Valencia in 2000, with a straightforward aim, bring genuinely designer lighting within reach of ordinary budgets. Over more than 25 years the company has grown from a Spanish operation into a brand sold across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, backed by an in house design team as well as independent names such as Jose Ignacio Ballester, who joined in 2007. That combination of longevity and design credentials is why Mantra pieces tend to look more considered than their nearest priced rivals, without carrying the price tag of a true luxury house.

Good To Know

• Height 26cm, diameter 25cm
• Materials: metal and glass
• Takes 1 x E27 bulb, up to 20W (GLS A60 or Tubular T45 shape), bulb not included
• Class II electrical rating, IP20 rated for dry indoor rooms
• Inline switch on the cable
• Weight approximately 2kg
• 1 year warranty

Questions People Ask

What size bulb does the Nora ball lamp take?
It takes a single E27 bulb rated up to 20W, either a GLS A60 or tubular T45 shape. A bulb is not included, so you can choose your preferred colour temperature.

Is this lamp suitable for a bathroom?
No. It carries an IP20 rating, which means it is designed for dry indoor rooms only, such as a living room, bedroom or hallway.

Can I switch it on and off without unplugging it?
Yes, an inline switch is built into the cable, so you can turn the lamp on and off without reaching for the wall socket.

Height: 26cm
Diameter: 25cm

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