Fabric lampshades
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A fabric lampshade is chosen on three criteria, in this order: the room, the shape, then the fabric. Allow for a round or cylindrical linen shape for the bedroom and the bedside lamp, a wide tapered shape for the living room and dining room, a tall tube shape for a floor lamp.
Which fabric lampshade to choose depending on the room?
In this selection, the fabric lampshade is chosen according to the room: a round linen shape for the bedroom and the bedside lamp, a wider cylinder for the living room and dining room, a compact format for the office. Linen dominates, in white, black, grey or cream.
Fabric lampshade for the bedroom and the bedside lamp
On a bedside table, the light should fall low and stay soft. A round or drop shape 20 to 25 cm in diameter lights the book without flooding the wall. The Nix cylindrical lampshade, white and linen, fills this role in a plain version, and the bedroom models gather the most compact formats.
Fabric lampshade for the living room and the dining room
In the living room, the lampshade must cover the bulb from the sofa, otherwise the eye catches the source. A cylinder of ø 40 cm like the Cylène model in white linen lights widely without a harsh spot. The Zennorara tapered shape, in grey linen on a black frame, suits a dining table. The lampshades designed for the living room all follow this logic of a large diameter.
A white fabric lampshade for the office
On a desk, the light should fall on the work surface without dazzling: a compact tapered shape of 30 by 25 by 18 cm, placed high enough, lights documents without heating the hand. The white lampshades keep the room bright and reflect a neutral light, useful for reading or writing.
How to choose the shape: round, cylindrical, tube or drop?
The shape determines the light: a cylinder or a round diffuses evenly, a tapered shape lights widely upwards, a tube lights in height and a drop format concentrates the light over a small radius. Choose the shape according to the room, not only according to style.
Round and cylindrical shape, the most even diffusion
The round and the cylinder diffuse without a marked shadow: the cylinder of ø 40 cm by 20 cm high dresses a living room or a large bedroom. The visible linen weave slightly warms the result. The selection of linen lampshades gathers these simple volumes.
Fabric lampshade in tube or drop shape, which use?
A tube shape lights in height and is used on a base or as a pendant, in a large volume. The drop shape concentrates the light over a small radius, which suits the bedside and corners. For a complete set, the lampshade, pendant and floor lamp section shows both families side by side.
| Shape | Recorded dimensions | Recommended room | Light result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round or cylindrical | ø 40 cm, H 20 cm | Living room, bedroom | Even diffusion, without a marked shadow |
| Tapered | 48 / 44 / 19 cm | Dining room, living room | Lights widely upwards |
| Tapered | 30 / 25 / 18 cm | Bedroom, office | Compact table lamp format |
| Tube | 173 / 40 cm | Living room, on a base | Lights in height |
| Drop | 25 cm | Bedroom, bedside | Light concentrated over a small radius |
Which fabric for my lampshade: linen, chintz or velvet?
Linen is the dominant material of the selection: visible weave, warm light. Chintz, smoother and tauter, mainly dresses tapered shapes, and velvet brings depth, often lined with linen. Wood appears only on one model with a base.
Which fabric for my lampshade?
Look at the weave, the lining and the finish of the edges: these three points decide the result, and they also apply to a handmade, vintage or do-it-yourself lampshade. Linen filters the light while warming it, chintz makes it more even, velvet softens it. The Designix lighting catalogue details the material of each reference.
Vintage or modern fabric lampshade, which atmosphere?
A fabric with a marked weave and soft edges leans towards a vintage spirit; a taut surface and a clean shape lean towards the contemporary. The difference comes from the shape more than from the fabric. The models in a modern style rely on the cylinder and matte black.
| Material | Recorded colours | Associated shapes | To remember |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | White, black, grey | Round, cylindrical, tapered, tube | Visible weave, warm light |
| Chintz | White, cream | Tapered | Smooth and taut surface |
| Velvet | White, black | Cylindrical | Depth, often lined with linen |
| Wood and linen | Black, gold, brown | Drum on a base | Base and lampshade in one set |
Which size of fabric lampshade for which lamp?
For a bedside lamp, the recorded diameters range from 20 to 30 cm for a height of 15 to 18 cm; a tapered shape of 30 by 25 by 18 cm suits a table lamp, while a large cylinder of ø 40 cm or a tube shape of 173 cm is used on a base or as a pendant.
The diameter of the lampshade should stay close to that of the base so that the whole stands up and the bulb stays hidden from the room. Measure the base and the height of your socket before ordering: it is the only check that avoids a return. The Zennorara tapered shape covers large surfaces, and the ø 20 cm by 15 cm high format of the Velamen model fits a narrow lamp.
How to install a fabric lampshade and which fitting to choose?
Almost all references are E27 fitting and IP20 protection rating, so for indoor use, and some announce a power of 40 W. Check the fitting of your socket and the maximum power recommended by the lamp manufacturer before screwing in the bulb.
E27 fitting and attachment, what to check before buying
Almost all the measured references are E27, the common large screw thread. Also check the attachment: a ring to screw onto the socket, or mounting on a frame. A lampshade that is too heavy on a flexible socket tilts. All our lights are covered by the two-year warranty, and the lighting catalogue specifies the fitting of each model.
IP20 protection rating and power, what this implies
IP20 means dry room: bedroom, living room, office, dining room. Bathrooms and outdoors are therefore avoided. As for power, the value indicated on some models is 40 W, as on Tamburo on a wooden base and on the Lornoristo tube. Stay below the limit announced by the lamp manufacturer.
White, black, grey or cream fabric lampshade: which colour to choose?
White and black dominate the selection, completed by grey, cream and a gold interior. A light fabric lets more light through and brightens the room; a black fabric with a gold interior reflects a warm light downwards and structures a dark interior.
White or black fabric lampshade, the effect on light
A white lampshade diffuses widely and brightens the walls around the lamp. A black one with a gold interior does the opposite: it concentrates the light downwards and upwards, and the gold warms the beam. The black versions with a gold interior suit rooms that are already dark.
Gold interior and cream colours, when to choose them
A gold interior is chosen for ambient light, not for reading. Cream, close to white but warmer, softens a bedroom without darkening it: it is the colour of the tapered Cremora in cream chintz. For a baby's room, a light fabric and a closed shape avoid glare.
How to care for a fabric lampshade and remove a pen stain?
A fabric lampshade is dusted dry, with a soft brush or the vacuum cleaner on a low setting. For a pen stain, dab without rubbing with a stain remover for delicate textiles on a cotton pad, from the edge towards the centre, then let it dry in the open air, away from any heat source.
How to remove pen from fabric?
Dab, do not rub: rubbing spreads the ink through the weave and marks the fabric. Work from the edge of the stain towards its centre, with a clean cotton pad on each pass. Let it dry in the open air, without a hairdryer or radiator, then repeat if the mark persists. Linen lampshades require the same care as a delicate textile.
How to dust a fabric lampshade every day?
A pass with a soft brush or the vacuum cleaner on a low setting, once a month, is enough to prevent dust from settling into the weave. Do not immerse the lampshade and do not run it under water: the cover is not stated as removable, and the frame does not like humidity.
Glass lampshade or fabric lampshade for a bedside lamp?
Glass lets light through directly and is easy to clean; fabric diffuses it more softly and hides the bulb. For a bedside lamp, a small round or drop format in fabric works if you read little under this light; otherwise, a glass model gives a sharper lighting.
This selection is in fabric, with shapes from 20 to 30 cm suited to the bedside. If the need is to read in bed, light differently rather than forcing an opaque lampshade. Find bedside lighting in the compact formats of the section.
Lampshade for a floor lamp: which format and which style?
On a floor lamp, the lampshade must be tall and wide enough not to let the bulb show: the large tube and drum shapes meet this use. A drum on a wooden base combines the base and the lampshade in one set.
The tube Lornoristo, large tube shape 173 cm high by 40 cm wide covers a large volume. Tamburo, for its part, measures 65 cm by 40 cm and sits directly on its black and gold wooden base. In both cases, the E27 fitting remains the check point before ordering. Also browse the living room models for shorter bases.
Secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and Designix customer service: you order a lampshade, you check the result at home, and you write to us if the diameter does not fit. Take the time to measure your E27 socket and the diameter of your base before confirming your basket.
The questions that come up most often about the fabric lampshade:
How to remove pen from fabric?
Dab the mark without rubbing, with a cotton pad soaked in a stain remover for delicate textiles, starting from the edge of the stain towards the centre so as not to spread it. Let it dry in the open air, without a hairdryer or radiator, then repeat if necessary on a fabric lampshade.
Glass lampshade for a bedside lamp, what to choose?
Glass diffuses a direct light and is cleaned with a wipe; fabric filters it and hides the bulb, which suits a night light. To read in bed under this lamp, a sharper lighting remains preferable, whatever the material of the lampshade.
Lampshade for a floor lamp, which format to take?
Allow for a shape tall and wide enough to cover the bulb from where you stand: the large tube and drum shapes of the selection match this use. Check the E27 fitting of your socket before ordering a lampshade for a floor lamp.
Which fabric for my lampshade?
Linen gives a visible weave and a warm light, chintz a smooth and taut surface, velvet more depth. In this selection, linen dominates and is sometimes combined with velvet or wood; the choice depends above all on the shape of the lampshade and the tone of the room.
Pleated or plain fabric lampshade, what difference?
A pleated fabric makes the light uneven and brings out stripes, a plain fabric diffuses it more evenly. Both are chosen according to the room and the bulb rather than according to fashion, and the essential point remains that the shape covers the bulb to avoid glare.
