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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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Mitzi - Madeline 18" LED Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish | Bees Lighting

Mitzi

Madeline 18" LED Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish

Regular price $392.00
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Hudson Valley Lighting - Hudson Valley Lighting North Castle LED Flush Mount | Bees Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting

North Castle 14" LED Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish

Regular price $576.00
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Hudson Valley Lighting - Elsmere 14" Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish | Bees Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting

Elsmere 14" Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish

Regular price $645.00
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Hudson Valley Lighting - Hudson Valley Lighting Blossom 24" Semi Flush Mount | Bees Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting

Blossom 24" 5-Light Semi Flush Mount, Silver Leaf Finish

Regular price $1,517.00
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Hudson Valley Lighting - Ashdown 14" Square LED Flush Mount, Aged Brass/Off-White Finish | Bees Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting

Ashdown 14" Square LED Flush Mount, Aged Brass/Off-White Finish

Regular price $1,464.00
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Hudson Valley Lighting - Ashdown 14" Square, LED Flush Mount, Aged Brass/Distressed Bronze Finish | Bees Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting

Ashdown 14" Square, LED Flush Mount, Aged Brass/Distressed Bronze Finish

Regular price $1,464.00
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Hudson Valley Lighting - Hudson Valley Lighting North Castle LED Flush Mount | Bees Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting

North Castle 18" LED Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish

Regular price $809.00
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Hudson Valley Lighting - Dove 15" Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish | Bees Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting

Dove 15" Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish

Regular price $530.00
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Minka-Lavery - 12" Semi-Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish | Bees Lighting

Minka-Lavery

12" Semi-Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish

Regular price $189.00
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Generation Lighting - Canfield 16" 3-Light Semi Flush Mount, Brushed Nickel Finish | Bees Lighting

Generation Lighting

Canfield 16" 3-Light Semi Flush Mount, Brushed Nickel Finish

Regular price $239.00
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AFX Lighting - AFX Apex LED Flush Mount, Battery Backup / Motion Sensor | Bees Lighting

AFX Lighting

Apex 17" LED Flush Mount, Linen White/Espresso Finish, Battery Backup & Motion Sensor

Regular price $598.00
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AFX Lighting - AFX Apex LED Flush Mount, Battery Backup / Motion Sensor | Bees Lighting

AFX Lighting

Apex 17" LED Flush Mount, Jute/Espresso Finish, Motion Sensor

Regular price $398.00
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Generation Lighting - Eurofase Geary Flush Mount | Bees Lighting

Generation Lighting

Geary 13" 2-Light LED Flush Mount, White Finish

Regular price $115.00
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Access Lighting - Tara 18" 3-Light Flush Mount, Brushed Steel Finish | Bees Lighting

Access Lighting

Tara 18" 3-Light Flush Mount, Brushed Steel Finish

Regular price $240.00
Sale price $240.00 Regular price $0.00
Generation Lighting - Eurofase Mahone LED Flush Mount | Bees Lighting

Generation Lighting

Mahone 15" Medium LED Flush Mount, Painted Brushed Nickel Finish

Regular price $113.00
Sale price $113.00 Regular price $0.00
SATCO|NUVO - Clarksville 15" 3 Lights Flush Mount, Matte Black Finish | Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Clarksville 15" 3 Lights Flush Mount, Matte Black Finish

Regular price $241.99
Sale price $241.99 Regular price $0.00
Generation Lighting - Kelan Semi Flush Mount Light | Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Kelan 16" 3-Light Semi Flush Mount, Antique Gild Finish

Regular price $499.00
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Visual Comfort Studio - Garrett 18" 2-Light Large Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish | Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Garrett 18" 2-Light Large Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish

Regular price $499.00
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Generation Lighting - Cordtlandt Semi Flush Mount Light | Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Cordtlandt 19" 3-Light Large Semi Flush Mount, Aged Iron Finish

Regular price $449.00
Sale price $449.00 Regular price $0.00
Generation Lighting - Issen Flush Mount Light | Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Issen 14" 2-Light Flush Mount, Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish

Regular price $199.00
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Generation Lighting - Issen Flush Mount Light | Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Issen 14" 2-Light Flush Mount, Satin Nickel Finish

Regular price $199.00
Sale price $199.00 Regular price $0.00
Visual Comfort Studio - Garrett 18" 2-Light Large Flush Mount, Burnished Brass Finish | Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Garrett 18" 2-Light Large Flush Mount, Burnished Brass Finish

Regular price $499.00
Sale price $499.00 Regular price $0.00
Visual Comfort Studio - Garrett 11" 2-Light Medium Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish | Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Garrett 11" 2-Light Medium Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish

Regular price $399.00
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Allier 13" 2-Light Flush Mount, Weathered Oak Wood Finish - Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Allier 13" 2-Light Flush Mount, Weathered Oak Wood Finish

Regular price $379.00
Sale price $379.00 Regular price $0.00
Allier 13" 2-Light Flush Mount, Weathered Oak Wood Finish - Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Allier 13" 2-Light Flush Mount, Weathered Oak Wood Finish

Regular price $379.00
Sale price $379.00 Regular price $0.00
Generation Lighting - Cordtlandt Semi Flush Mount Light | Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Cordtlandt 14" 3-Light Small Semi Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish

Regular price $329.00
Sale price $329.00 Regular price $0.00
Generation Lighting - Cordtlandt Semi Flush Mount Light | Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Cordtlandt 19" 3-Light Large Semi Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish

Regular price $449.00
Sale price $449.00 Regular price $0.00
Minka-Lavery - Minka-Lavery Harbour Point Flush Mount | Bees Lighting

Minka-Lavery

Harbour Point 16" 3-Light Flush Mount, Brushed Nickel Finish

Regular price $309.00
Sale price $309.00 Regular price $0.00
Minka-Lavery - Minka-Lavery Harbour Point Flush Mount | Bees Lighting

Minka-Lavery

Harbour Point 14" 2-Light Flush Mount, Coal Finish

Regular price $249.00
Sale price $249.00 Regular price $0.00
Generation Lighting - Eurofase Mahone LED Flush Mount | Bees Lighting

Generation Lighting

Mahone 18" Large LED Flush Mount, Painted Brushed Nickel Finish

Regular price $203.00
Sale price $203.00 Regular price $0.00
Minka-Lavery - Bax Semi-Flush Mount Light | Bees Lighting

Minka-Lavery

Bax 14" 3-Light Semi-Flush Mount, Sand Coal & Soft Brass Finish

Regular price $179.00
Sale price $179.00 Regular price $0.00
Lizzie 11" 2-Light Flush Mount, Aged Brass/Polished Nickel Finish

Mitzi

Lizzie 11" 2-Light Flush Mount, Aged Brass/Polished Nickel Finish

Regular price $200.00
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Cath 24" 2-Light Flush Mount, Polished Nickel/Black Finish

Mitzi

Cath 24" 2-Light Flush Mount, Polished Nickel/Black Finish

Regular price $258.00
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Sophie 12" 2-Light Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish

Mitzi

Sophie 12" 2-Light Flush Mount, Aged Brass Finish

Regular price $218.00
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Cath 24" 2-Light Flush Mount, Aged Brass/Black Finish

Mitzi

Cath 24" 2-Light Flush Mount, Aged Brass/Black Finish

Regular price $290.00
Sale price $290.00 Regular price $0.00
Hudson Valley Lighting - Lettie Flush Mount Light | Bees Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting

Lettie 11" Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Finish

Regular price $490.00
Sale price $490.00 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.