The Bally 16 is the largest sphere in the Bally family 400mmof blasted opal glass, against 300mm for the Bally 12 and 200mm for the Bally 8. At thissize it stops being one of a group and becomes the fitting.

400mm is a single-fitting sphere

Hung alone over a dining table of about 1.1m or in an entry void, it holds the space on itsown. Three of these in a row would overwhelm most kitchens if you want a row, the Bally 8 or 10is the size to use.

A large opal sphere is a soft room light

Because the glass is blasted and the form is round, light leaves in every direction and nothing isglary from any angle. That makes a large Bally unusual among decorative pendants: it can genuinely serveas the main light in a room rather than just an accent over a table.

Four finishes

Antique gold, black and nickel with opal matt, plus antique gold with Alabastro a milkier glass with more internal variation, which at 400mm is more visible than on thesmaller sizes.

Where it works

• Dining tables of about 1.1m and up, hung alone.
• Entry voids and stairwells, seen from more than one level.
• Bedrooms as the central light, where the diffused sphere avoids glare.
• Living rooms, as a single soft source rather than downlights.

Specifying it

Sphere 400mm, canopy 47mm, suspension2,000mm shortened at installation. One E27 globe up to25W, not supplied. Effectively a 360 source. It runs on240V and is IP20 indoor and dry locations only. Warranty is threeyears.

Supplied and supported by Lights For You. In a sphere this size, use a high-output LED globe withinthe 25W limit a small lamp will glow the glass without lighting the room.

Questions

How big is it?

A 400mm sphere the largest of the Bally sizes.

Should I hang one or several?

One. At 400mm it holds a space alone. For a row, use the Bally 8 or 10.

Is a globe included?

No. One E27 globe of up to 25W, supplied separately. Use a high-output LED lamp so it lights the room, not just the glass.

What is the maximum globe wattage?

We publish 25W. Our sources disagree one says 60W so we quote the lower figure.

Can it be the main light in a room?

Yes. A large blasted-opal sphere throws light in every direction with no glare, which most decorative pendants cannot manage.

What is Alabastro?

A milkier glass with more internal variation than plain opal matt more visible at this size than on the smaller Ballys.

What is the warranty?

Three years.