Bolla Table Lamp

No. The Bolla Table Lamp is our independent contemporary interpretation drawing on the broader pop-art sculptural table-lamp vocabulary — the portrait-bust-plus-bubble-shade typology that has been explored by multiple contemporary designers (including Studio Job, Jaime Hayon-adjacent designers, and other pop-art-forward contemporary lighting studios). It is not a specific authenticated original by any named designer, is not manufactured under license from any specific designer's estate or studio, and is not marketed as an authenticated collectible. For authenticated pop-art designer lighting fixtures, we recommend consulting contemporary art auction houses (Phillips, Christie's design departments), authorized designer retailers (BD Barcelona, Moooi, Cassina Contemporanei), and specialized 20th/21st century design galleries directly. Our Bolla is an accessible independent interpretation of the pop-art portrait-bust lamp typology at a modern manufacturing price point.

Personal choice — both variants read identically well in most interiors. The Man variant has slightly squarer jawline and marginally broader shoulders; the Woman variant has slightly narrower oval face and gently sloped shoulders. Both share the same 9.8" footprint, same 16.5" height, and the same signature pink glass bubble. There is no "correct" gendered pairing — a Man Bolla works beautifully in a feminine dressing room, and a Woman Bolla works beautifully in a masculine home office. The pop-art gesture is the primary character; the specific facial features are secondary. Consider ordering both variants as a matched pair for shared surfaces (dressers, dining consoles, fireplace mantels).

G9 is a miniature two-pin bulb base standard — widely available, not exotic. Unlike the standard screw-in E26 bulb base most American lamps use, the G9 uses a small two-pin push-fit base, which allows the bulb to sit compactly inside the small pink glass bubble without the socket being visible. G9 LED bulbs are widely stocked at Home Depot, Lowe's, IKEA, Amazon, and specialty lighting retailers — search for "G9 LED bulb 40W equivalent warm white 2700K" for the correct replacement type. Typical cost is $3-8 per bulb for LED, $8-15 for filament Edison G9. The Bolla ships with a warm-white LED G9 pre-fitted; replacement is finger-simple: gently pull the old bulb straight out of the socket, push the new one straight in until the pins engage. No twisting.

Atmospheric mood-setter, not extended-reading task register. The Bolla is deliberately calibrated as a sculptural pop-art conversation piece with warm ambient character rather than a bright task lamp. The G9 bulb (typical 40W equivalent) filtered through the pink glass produces the signature rose-tinted glow — beautiful for evening mood, atmospheric bedroom register, and desk-accent presence — but not designed for extended detailed reading of small-print books, technical documents, or paper work sessions. For actual task reading, pair the Bolla with a dedicated task lamp (bright white spectrum, adjustable arm) elsewhere on the surface, or use the Bolla purely as sculpture. Its purpose is presence and warm atmosphere character — not task illumination.

Fragile — packed to survive normal freight handling. The pink glass bubble is genuine hand-formed glass and is fragile by nature. Every Bolla ships in reinforced multi-layer packaging engineered for glass fixtures: interior foam cradle for the bubble specifically, plus outer double-walled corrugated cardboard box with corner protection. Damage rate on Bolla shipments is under 1% based on our order history. If your Bolla arrives with any glass damage, photograph the damage immediately upon opening and contact support@stuberlighting.com within 48 hours — we replace damaged pieces at no cost, no questions asked. Once installed and placed on your intended surface, the fixture is stable and safe to leave in place; the fragility applies only to impact and handling, not to normal placement and use.

Yes with the correct combination. Swap the included bulb for a dimmable G9 warm-white LED (check package for "dimmable" label — not all G9 LEDs are dimmable), and plug the Bolla into a wall outlet controlled by a triac-compatible wall dimmer (Lutron Diva and Caseta triac dimmers are known LED-compatible). At 30-50% brightness the pink glass bubble catches light at its most atmospheric register — particularly correct for evening register and pre-sleep bedside use. The inline switch on the cord is on/off only (not itself a dimmer), so wall-outlet dimmer control is the correct dimming path.

Resin bust body: wipe with soft dry microfibre cloth for regular dust; for stubborn marks, dampen microfibre with mild dish soap solution then dry immediately with a fresh cloth. Never use abrasive scouring pads, steel wool, harsh solvents, or bleach — all will damage the resin surface. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight exposure (may cause subtle yellow-shift of the white resin over years). Pink glass bubble: soft dry microfibre only for regular dust; for stubborn marks, mild dish soap solution then dry immediately. Standard glass cleaner (Windex-type) is safe on the pink glass, but avoid using it while the fixture is warm (freshly-turned-off) — thermal shock could cause micro-cracking. Never use paper towels — the resin surface can pick up paper-fiber marks.

Older children (age 8+), not toddlers. The Bolla contains genuine glass in the bubble shade, which is fragile and could break with impact — not appropriate for rooms where toddlers, infants, or unsupervised young children may knock the fixture over or attempt to grab the bubble. For young children's rooms, we recommend an all-plastic or resin fixture instead. For older children (roughly 8+) who understand not to grab fragile decorative objects, the Bolla reads beautifully in bedrooms — the pop-art whimsy is appreciated as considered "grown-up" fixture rather than kids' product. Woman variant tends to skew toward girls' rooms; Man toward boys' rooms; either variant works in either room. Consider placement out of easy reach (higher shelf, bedside table with elevated position) for additional protection.

Yes — the Bolla is a specified fixture for boutique-hotel guest room accents (mixed Man/Woman variants across guest rooms for coordinated signatures), Airbnb-styled short-term rentals wanting memorable interior signatures, contemporary-art residential renovations, boutique retail store displays, gallery shops, creative-industry office lobbies, and multi-unit residential specifications where the pop-art contemporary register reads as considered upscale interior specification. High social-media shareability across hospitality guest turnover cycles (guests photograph and share the Bolla organically). Trade programs, project management for larger orders, and bulk pricing for orders of 20+ units (mix Man and Woman variants freely). Production lead times run 4-6 weeks. Write to support@stuberlighting.com with your project brief.