Description
Marie’s story
This transparent cut glass globe caught our eye at a Lisbon car boot sale. Its deep, open diamond facets, cut with remarkable precision, reflect the glassmaking expertise of the 1960s and 70s — a time when cut glass adorned the finest interiors, from grand hotels to bourgeois apartments.
Back in our Lisbon workshop, we mounted it onto a simple gold brass socket, clean and elegant. And so Marie was born — a hand lamp with a strong personality, that knows how to stand out without overdoing it.
How to use your vintage globe hand lamp
The Marie hand lamp can be gently placed on a bedside table or hung from the ceiling as a small suspension, thanks to its 90 cm cord. When lit, its diamond facets project subtle reflections onto surrounding walls — a unique lighting effect that cannot be replicated. Need a different length? 9 options are available on request.
Good to know: Every vintage lamp available on our online shop Alfama Chic has its own story. Sourced and assembled with care and passion, our globes sometimes bear the marks of time. Any minor imperfection is of course mentioned in the description.
About our shop
Alfama Chic was born from the passion of Catarina and Benjamin, a Franco-Portuguese couple in love with vintage lighting. Our antique globes are sourced, restored and hand-assembled on brass or marble bases, one piece at a time. Explore our selection of vintage lamps — unique creations that blend craftsmanship, character and gentle light.
Technical information
- Globe height: 13.5 cm (socket included)
- Globe diameter: 14 cm
- Cord: White twisted cotton, 90 cm long (customisable with over 9 options available)
- Switch and plug are also customisable
- LED bulb: compatible with E27 socket (included)









