EQ3
Opaline Lantern Hanging Lamp
The Opaline Lantern Hanging Lamp is a pendant light fixture from Canadian brand EQ3, available at Simons Maison. It features an opaline glass lampshade with a steel structure and fabric hanging wire, designed for indoor ambient lighting. Key specifications include a 5.5-inch diameter, 8.5-inch lampshade height, 59-inch power cord, and requires an E26 bulb up to 60W (not included); master electrician installation is recommended.
- Color
- Opaline
- Material
- Opaline glass, steel, fabric hanging wire
- Style
- mid-century-modern, modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Specifications
A mid-century modern hanging lamp with opaline glass shade inspired by Japanese paper lanterns, providing a warm and cozy glow for indoor spaces.
Opaline glass lampshade, steel structure and fabric hanging wire. Requires a type E26 light bulb (maximum 60W, not included). Assembly required. Installation by master electrician recommended.
- Color
- Opaline · white
- Material
- Opaline glass, steel, fabric hanging wire
- Secondary
- metal
- Style
- mid-century-modern, modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 5.5x5.5x8.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Additional Attributes
- opaline glass lampshade
- steel structure
- fabric hanging wire
- mid-century modern style
- Japanese paper lantern inspired
- assembly required
- indoor use
Product Insights
The Opaline Lantern Hanging Lamp by EQ3 delivers an authentic mid-century opaline pendant experience at $99 CAD, over $600 less than vintage equivalents. Its opaline glass, steel, and fabric shade fully diffuses light without glare or hotspot, mimicking Japanese chochin lanterns and Lisa Johansson-Pape's designs, with permanent diffusion. The tradeoff: only 40–60% of light passes through, requiring a brighter bulb, and dimmer compatibility is not guaranteed. The cord-hung installation works on sloped ceilings and suits clustered arrangements, but avoid direct sunlight and smoke to prevent yellowing.
Verified claims
- Japanese lantern influence
- Shape and diffused glow reference Japanese chochin lanterns and the 1951 AKARI design.
- Materials
- Opaline glass, steel, and fabric mix diffuses light without glare, true to MCM material honesty.
- Design
- Echoes Japanese chochin lanterns and Lisa Johansson-Pape's mid-century opal pendants.
- Light quality
- The opaline shade gives a soft, glare-free glow with no hot spot.
- Durability
- The light-diffusing property is permanent and will not degrade over time.
- Brightness
- The shade transmits only 40–60% of light; plan for a brighter bulb.
- Value
- At $99 CAD, this lamp is over $600 less than vintage designer equivalents.
- Installation
- Cord-hung design works on sloped ceilings without extra hardware and suits clustered arrangements.
- Cleaning
- Wipe clean with damp microfiber and mild dish soap
- UV yellowing
- Avoid direct sunlight and smoke to prevent yellowing
- Clearance
- Above dining tables or countertops: 30–36 in.; above floors: at least 7.5 ft.
- Spacing
- Over islands: one per 24 in.; vanities: 18–24 in. apart
- Cord shortening
- Cord can be cut to any length; leave at least 6 inches inside junction box.
- Dimmer compatibility
- Dimmer compatibility is not guaranteed; it may work with a dimmable bulb and an ELV dimmer.
- Bulb requirements
- Uses a standard E26 socket with a 60W maximum.
- Mid-century modern style
- The opaline glass shade, steel frame, and fabric-wrapped cord make the fixture read as genuinely mid-century modern.
- Professional installation
- Installation by a licensed electrician is recommended.
- Warmth
- The opaline lantern bathes rooms in a warm, shadow-free glow that suits dining and living spaces.
Product record
- Title
- Opaline Lantern Hanging Lamp
- Brand
- EQ3
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Adding a soft, cozy glow to an indoor space
This glass pendant suits indoor decor when you want a warm, inviting light fixture in an elegant mid-century modern style, with a shade whose design evokes traditional Japanese paper lanterns. The opaline glass diffuses light for a soft warm white glow, an effect the merchant describes as giving a space a warm and cozy vibe. Note that it hangs as a single pendant from a thin black cord, requires a type E26 bulb of up to 60 watts (not included), and professional installation by a master electrician is recommended.[1,2,3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Opaline Lantern Hanging Lamp: Choose this if you want a mid-century modern pendant in white opaline glass that brings a soft, lantern-inspired glow to indoor spaces, with a fluted shade, steel structure, and fabric-wrapped cord. The compact shade measures 5.5 inches in diameter and 8.5 inches tall with a 59-inch power cord, so it suits smaller-scale installations. Note it requires an E26 bulb up to 60 watts (not included), assembly, and installation by a master electrician is recommended.[1,2] | Slimline Hanging Lamp: Choose this if you want a slim, modern black pendant that blends into your decor: it's a long matte black light bar (35.5 inches long with a 0.75 inch tube diameter) hung by delicate cables, with a continuous warm-toned LED diffuser running along the underside for a uniform strip of light. The integrated 3000 K LED bulbs are included, in a metal and plastic structure with a metal suspension. Note that one reviewer regretted that a dimmer cannot be added, assembly is required, and installation by a master electrician is recommended.[5,6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A single hanging pendant lamp with a vertically fluted white opaline glass shade suspended from a thin black fabric-wrapped cord and a small black circular top cap.
- Suspension cordThin black fabric-wrapped cord running vertically from the top edge of the image down to the lamp cap.
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x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.03 · h 0.55 (high) - CapSmall circular flat black metal or plastic cap sits directly above the glass shade, forming the attachment point for the cord.
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x 0.43 · y 0.35 · w 0.13 · h 0.06 (high) - Shade shapeVertical cylindrical-oval (elongated capsule) glass shade with rounded top and bottom edges.
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x 0.35 · y 0.42 · w 0.29 · h 0.34 (high) - Shade surface textureShade has evenly spaced vertical fluted ribs running the full visible height, producing a textured matte appearance.
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x 0.36 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.31 (high) - Shade material appearanceOpaque white opaline glass look that diffuses light, appearing uniformly bright with subtle shading toward edges.
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x 0.36 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.31 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot with the lamp centered against a plain light gray background and soft even lighting producing minimal shadowing below the shade.
- BackgroundEven, light gray background filling the frame with no visible props or mounting hardware.
- CompositionLamp is vertically centered and occupies the central lower half of the image; cord continues to the top edge of the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting with a faint shadow or gradient under the shade indicating downward light; minimal specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
matte black· cord and cap#141213opaline white· shade#CECACA- Suspension cordThin black fabric-wrapped cord running vertically from the top edge of the image down to the lamp cap.
- 02
Product
A single suspended lantern-style pendant with a vertically ribbed translucent white opaline shade, suspended from a thin black cord and a small black rectangular holder at the top.
- Shade shapeVertical cylindrical barrel shape with rounded top and bottom edges visible in full front view.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.33 (high) - Shade surface textureEvenly lit translucent surface with regular narrow vertical fluting or ribs running top to bottom across the shade.
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x 0.36 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.33 (high) - Light emissionShade is illuminated from inside producing a soft warm white glow that brightens the central area of the shade and slightly fades toward edges.
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x 0.36 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.33 (high) - Suspension cordThin straight black cord runs vertically from the top of the image down to a small rectangular holder above the shade.
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x 0.49 · y 0.00 · w 0.02 · h 0.45 (high) - Top holderSmall black rectangular mounting block sits directly above the shade where the cord meets the fixture.
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x 0.46 · y 0.42 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Centered product shot on a very dark neutral background with soft studio lighting emphasizing the illuminated shade; no visible packaging or props.
- BackgroundUniform dark neutral background with minimal texture, covering the entire frame.
- Shot compositionLamp centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame with generous negative space above.
- Lighting and shadowsInternal illumination of the shade is primary light source; soft halo of light slightly visible on surrounding background; minimal cast shadow.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the lamp; no legible printed text or labels visible in the image.
Colors
warm translucent white· shadematte black· cord and holder#120E0B- Shade shapeVertical cylindrical barrel shape with rounded top and bottom edges visible in full front view.
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Product
Single hanging pendant lamp with a vertically ribbed opaline glass shade, a short black metal collar at the top, and a black fabric-wrapped suspension cord.
- Shade shapeVertical cylindrical/rounded-oval glass shade with a domed top and slightly rounded bottom opening visible from below.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.62 (high) - Shade surface textureEvenly spaced vertical fluted ribs running from top to bottom across the entire visible surface of the glass shade.
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x 0.27 · y 0.20 · w 0.46 · h 0.58 (high) - Shade material appearanceTranslucent opaline/milky glass that diffuses light, appearing uniformly matte rather than glossy in this image.
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x 0.27 · y 0.20 · w 0.46 · h 0.58 (high) - Top collarShort cylindrical black metal collar sits on top of the glass shade and connects to the cord; collar has a flat top surface.
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x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.07 (high) - Suspension cordThin black fabric-wrapped cord runs vertically from the collar to the top edge of the image.
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x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.03 · h 0.12 (high) - Bottom openingBottom rim of the shade is open and shows a slightly darker inner edge and soft vignette where the interior is visible.
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x 0.39 · y 0.72 · w 0.23 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain light background with centered composition and even soft lighting; no props or text visible.
- BackgroundUniform off-white/light gray background with no visible texture or props.
- CompositionLamp is centered vertically and horizontally in the frame with space above and below, photographed straight-on.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a faint soft shadow/vignette beneath the lamp's bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution clear image with fine detail visible in the glass ribbing.
Colors
milky opaline white· shade#D3C9C6matte black· top collar#1A1D23matte black· suspension cord#1A1B1E- Shade shapeVertical cylindrical/rounded-oval glass shade with a domed top and slightly rounded bottom opening visible from below.