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Collection: Bowl Ceiling Lights

Achieve classic style and soft diffusion with Bowl Ceiling Lights. These traditional fixtures feature glass or alabaster bowls that direct light upward and outward, creating a warm, glare-free ambiance.

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Kichler Lighting - Alton 19" 3-Light Flush Mount, Black Finish | Bees Lighting

Kichler Lighting

Alton 19" 3-Light Flush Mount, Black Finish

Regular price $424.99
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Maxim Lighting - Trim 16" RD LED Flush Mount 3000K | Bees Lighting

Maxim Lighting

Trim 16" Disk LED Flush Mount, Black finish

Regular price $118.40
Sale price $118.40 Regular price $148.00
Maxim Lighting - Dart 3-Light Flush Mount | Bees Lighting

Maxim Lighting

Dart 14" Flush Mount Lights, Brass Finish

Regular price $118.40
Sale price $118.40 Regular price $148.00
Lytham Flush Mount Ceiling Light - Bees Lighting

Kichler Lighting

Lytham 21" 4-Light Flush Mount, Olde Bronze Finish

Regular price $224.99
Sale price $224.99 Regular price $374.99
Metropolitan Lighting - Istria 22" 4-Light Semi-Flush Mount, Ashen Gold Finish | Bees Lighting

Metropolitan Lighting

Istria 22" 4-Light Semi-Flush Mount, Ashen Gold Finish

Regular price $1,383.20
Sale price $1,383.20 Regular price $1,729.00
Minka-Lavery - Boada LED Semi flush Mount Light | Bees Lighting

Minka-Lavery

Boada 24" LED Semi-Flush Mount, Soft Brass Finish

Regular price $707.20
Sale price $707.20 Regular price $884.00
Minka-Lavery - Flower Child 22" 4-Light Semi-Flush Mount, Ambry Gold Finish | Bees Lighting

Minka-Lavery

Flower Child 22" 4-Light Semi-Flush Mount, Ambry Gold Finish

Regular price $451.20
Sale price $451.20 Regular price $564.00
SATCO|NUVO - Dale 13 in. LED Flush Mount Light, Opal Frosted Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Dale 13" LED Flush Mount Nickel Finish

Regular price $113.99
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SATCO|NUVO - Amado 14 in. 3 Lights Semi-flush Mount Light, Clear Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Amado 14" 3 lights Semi-flush Mount, Matte Black Finish

Regular price $234.99
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SATCO|NUVO - Rowen Semi-flush Mount Light, Etched White Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Rowen 15" 3 lights Semi-flush Mount, Natural Brass Finish

Regular price $296.99
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SATCO|NUVO - Button LED Flush Mount Light, Selectable CCT, 120V | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Button 17" LED Flush Mount, 3CCT, Matte Black Finish, 120V

Regular price $183.99
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SATCO|NUVO - Rowen Semi-flush Mount Light, Etched White Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Rowen 15" 3 lights Semi-flush Mount, Brushed Nickel Finish

Regular price $296.99
Sale price $296.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Rowen Semi-flush Mount Light, Etched White Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Rowen 19" 4 lights Semi-flush Mount, Natural Brass Finish

Regular price $409.99
Sale price $409.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Button LED Flush Mount Light, Selectable CCT, 120V | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Button 13" LED Flush Mount, 3CCT, Matte Black Finish, 120V

Regular price $119.99
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SATCO|NUVO - Willow 13 in. 2 Lights Semi Flush Mount Light, White Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Willow 13" 2 Lights Semi Flush Mount, Polished Nickel finish

Regular price $124.99
Sale price $124.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Button LED Flush Mount Light, Selectable CCT, 120V | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Button 11" LED Flush Mount, 3CCT, Brushed Nickel Finish, 120V

Regular price $113.99
Sale price $113.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Rowen Semi-flush Mount Light, Etched White Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Rowen 19" 4 lights Semi-flush Mount, Brushed Nickel Finish

Regular price $409.99
Sale price $409.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Laguna 15 in. 3 Lights Flush Mount Light, White Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Laguna 15" 3 Lights Flush Mount, Aged Bronze Finish

Regular price $159.99
Sale price $159.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Willow 14" 2 Lights Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Willow 14" 2 Lights Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish

Regular price $141.99
Sale price $141.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Rowen Flush Mount Light, Etched White Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Rowen 19" 4 lights Flush Mount, Brushed Nickel Finish

Regular price $329.99
Sale price $329.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Dale 13 in. LED Flush Mount Light, Opal Frosted Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Dale 13" LED Flush Mount Aged Bronze

Regular price $121.99
Sale price $121.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Rowen Flush Mount Light, Etched White Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Rowen 15" 3 lights Flush Mount, Natural Brass Finish

Regular price $216.99
Sale price $216.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Roselle 15" Flush Mount Light, White Glass | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Roselle 15" Flush Mount, Natural Brass Finish

Regular price $296.99
Sale price $296.99 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Warren 24" 2 Lights Flush Mount, Gun Metal Finish | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Warren 24" 2 Lights Flush Mount, Gun Metal Finish

Regular price $246.99
Sale price $246.99 Regular price $0.00

Bowl ceiling lights are a classic and enduring style of light fixture, easily identified by their simple, bowl-shaped diffuser. This timeless design is prized for its ability to provide soft, comfortable, and glare-free ambient light. The bowl shape is designed to conceal the bulbs and direct a significant portion of the light upwards, where it reflects off the ceiling and disperses evenly throughout the room.

How Bowl Fixtures Create Soft, Diffused Light

The magic of a bowl ceiling light is in its indirect illumination. Instead of casting harsh light straight down, the bowl shade—which is typically a frosted bowl light or a glass bowl ceiling light—diffuses the light. This creates a gentle, comfortable glow that is easy on the eyes, making these fixtures a perfect choice for general, room-filling illumination in spaces where you want to relax.

Traditional Styles: From Glass to Alabaster

Bowl ceiling lights are a hallmark of traditional ceiling lights design, with materials that enhance their classic appeal.

  • Glass Bowl Ceiling Light: This is the most common style, often featuring frosted, etched, or swirled white/off-white glass. These shades provide excellent light diffusion and a clean, classic look.
  • Alabaster Bowl Light: For a more luxurious, high-end look, an alabaster bowl light is a premium choice. Real alabaster is a natural, translucent stone with beautiful, unique veining, which provides a very warm and rich glow when illuminated. Faux-alabaster glass offers a similar look at a more accessible price.
  • Flush vs. Semi-Flush: Our collection includes both flush and semi-flush styles. A semi flush bowl light hangs a few inches from the ceiling, allowing light to spill out from the top and creating a broader sense of illumination.

Best Rooms for Bowl Lighting

The soft, ambient light from bowl ceiling lights is perfect for:

  • Bedrooms & Living Rooms: The glare-free light creates a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere.
  • Hallways & Entryways: Provides a warm, welcoming, and evenly lit path.
  • Dining Rooms: A dimmable semi flush bowl light can create the perfect mood for a formal or casual dining space.

Find Your Classic Bowl Fixture at Bees Lighting

For a timeless fixture that will never go out of style, explore the Bees Lighting collection of bowl ceiling lights. We offer a wide selection of traditional ceiling lights in beautiful glass and alabaster-style finishes. If you need help finding the right size or style, our lighting experts are available at 855-303-0665.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a bowl ceiling light?

A bowl ceiling light is a fixture that uses a bowl-shaped shade (diffuser) to conceal the light bulbs. It's a classic design that typically directs light upwards to reflect off the ceiling, providing soft, indirect ambient light.

Are bowl ceiling lights outdated or still in style?

Bowl lights are a timeless, classic design. While they are a staple of traditional ceiling lights, modern versions with cleaner lines, simpler metalwork, and different finishes are also available. They are a "never-out-of-style" choice for comfortable, diffused lighting.

What is the difference between an alabaster bowl light and a glass one?

A true alabaster bowl light is made from a natural, translucent stone with unique, soft veining that provides a very warm glow. A glass bowl ceiling light (e.g., frosted or milk glass) is a more common and affordable option that mimics this look and provides excellent, even light diffusion.

Are bowl ceiling lights good for a kitchen?

While a bowl light provides good general ambient light, kitchens often require more direct, focused task lighting over counters and sinks. A bowl light can be part of a kitchen's lighting plan, but it should be supplemented with other lights, such as recessed or under-cabinet lighting.

How do I clean a bowl ceiling light?

Turn off the light and let it cool. Most bowl shades can be easily detached by unscrewing a decorative finial or mounting screws. Once removed, you can wash the glass bowl ceiling light by hand with mild soap and water. Be sure to dry it completely before re-installing.