Bowl pendants feature a bowl-shaped shade, typically designed to diffuse light below the pendant and to direct ambient light upwards. Proving both diffused ambient light and reflected ambient light (off the ceiling), the bowl pendant adds softer, glare-free light to your room. Great for hallways, dining and larger rooms where your eyesight may be below the bottom of the fixture, providing protection from the glare of light bulbs. The bowl is also often decorative and provides a beautiful glow of color or texture when illuminated.