A table lamp shade does more than soften the light - it sets the proportion and mood of the lamp and the space around it. Whether it's on a bedside table, a hallway console or a desk, the right shade can change the whole look without replacing the lamp itself.
Our collection includes velvet, linen, cotton, silk and pleated shades in a range of sizes from 20cm to 56cm. Choose from drum, tapered and pleated shapes, with colours ranging from soft neutrals to bolder shades that make more of a statement.
Getting the Proportion Right
The size of the shade matters just as much as the fabric. As a general guide, a table lamp shade should be around two-thirds the height of the lamp base, with a width roughly one and a half times the diameter of the base. These are useful starting points rather than strict rules - the shape of the lamp and the look you want to create matter too.
A narrower tapered shade tends to work well with a slim ceramic or glass base, while a wider drum shade can balance a shorter, broader lamp base. If you're replacing an existing shade, measuring the base and current fitting first can make choosing the right size much easier.
Velvet, Linen, Cotton and More
The fabric can change the character of the lamp as much as the shape. Linen and cotton have a relaxed, natural feel, while velvet brings richer colour and a more luxurious texture. Silk and pleated fabrics offer a more decorative finish, particularly when you want the shade itself to become part of the room.
With colours ranging from understated neutrals to stronger shades and patterns, you can keep the lamp subtle or use the shade to introduce a new colour into the room.
Choosing the Right Shape
Drum shades have a wider, more balanced profile and work particularly well with broader lamp bases. Tapered shades have a narrower top and can suit taller or slimmer bases, while pleated designs add texture and more visual detail.
The shape of the shade should complement the lamp rather than compete with it, so consider the base, the size of the surface it sits on and the space around it.
Refresh One Lamp or a Whole Room
A new shade is an easy way to give an existing lamp a completely different look. Change a bedside lamp, update a hallway console or use matching shades across several lamps to create a more consistent feel throughout a room.
Browse by size, material, colour and shape to find a table lamp shade that works with the lamp you already have.
