Mirror crown globes are designed for the spaces where you want the fitting to be as considered as everything around it. The chrome silver crown or gold crown cap on the upper half creates a directional, focused glow while concealing the LED array from direct view, producing a softer and more sculptural quality of light.
Dulora's reflector crown globe range is available in E14 crown globe, E27 crown globe, and B22 crown globe bases in candle, G45 round, and G95 large round forms, across Extra Warm 2200K and Warm White 2700K. CRI 90 to 95+ across the range, rendering warm tones and room colour with an accuracy that standard CRI 80 globes cannot match. All dimmable models work smoothly with the DimEzy range LED Light Dimmers from 1 to 100 per cent.
For exposed-globe pendant applications where glare control matters alongside aesthetics, mirror crown is the most considered choice in the range. For the full round globe range including non-crown variants, see Round Globes.
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Mirror Crown Globes: The Design Detail That Changes the Quality of Light
What is a mirror crown globe and how does it work?
A mirror crown globe is a standard globe form with a metallic reflector coating applied to the upper half of the glass. The chrome (silver) or gold coating reflects light downward and outward rather than upward, creating a more focused and directional glow. It also conceals the LED array from direct view, producing a softer quality of light at the source.
The practical effect is two-fold: less glare at eye level in exposed-globe fittings, and a more concentrated pool of light below the fitting. For pendant lights in dining rooms, bars, and kitchen islands where the globe is visible, this combination of glare reduction and directional focus makes a noticeable difference to both comfort and atmosphere.
Silver crown or gold crown: which should I choose?
The choice between silver and gold crown is mostly about the fitting's hardware and the room's colour palette. Silver crown (chrome) produces a cooler, more minimal aesthetic that suits modern fittings with brushed steel or black hardware. The reflected light has a slightly neutral quality. Gold crown produces a warmer reflected glow and suits brass, antique bronze, or warm-toned fixture hardware. The warm amber quality of the reflected light complements 2200K and 2700K colour temperatures particularly well.
For most warm-toned, atmospheric interior applications in New Zealand homes, gold crown is the more versatile choice. Silver crown works better where a crisper, more contemporary finish is the priority.
Where are mirror crown globes most useful?
Mirror crown globes are most valuable in exposed-globe applications where glare control matters: pendant lights over dining tables and kitchen islands, feature floor lamps, and decorative ceiling fittings where the globe is visible at or near eye level. In these positions, a standard clear globe can produce noticeable glare; a mirror crown globe reduces that while adding a decorative quality of its own.
They are less necessary in fittings where the globe is fully enclosed by a shade or diffuser, since the shade already handles glare. If the fitting shows the globe, mirror crown is worth considering. If the fitting hides the globe, a standard globe gives the same CRI performance at lower cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mirror Crown Globes
- What is the purpose of the reflector crown cap on these globes?
- The chrome or gold reflector crown cap reflects light downward and outward rather than in all directions, creating a more focused and directional glow. It also conceals the LED array from direct view, reducing glare for exposed-globe pendant and feature fittings.
- What CRI rating do Dulora mirror crown globes have?
- Dulora mirror crown globes are built to CRI 90 to 95+ across the range. At this level, warm tones and colours appear natural and accurate compared to standard CRI 80 globes.
- Do mirror crown globes work with a dimmer?
- Yes. All dimmable models dim from 1 to 100 per cent without flicker or buzz when paired with a compatible trailing-edge LED dimmer, including Dulora's DimEzy range. See the full range at the LED Light Dimmers collection page.
- Are Dulora mirror crown globes certified for New Zealand?
- Yes. All Dulora mirror crown globes carry AS/NZS certification for New Zealand mains voltage and are covered by a three-year product warranty.
Dimmable
CRI90+
850lm
In stock (100+ units)
