{"title":"Grey lampshades","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart with the material and diameter: a grey linen lamp shade softens the light and suits a bedroom, while a hemispherical glass model lets it through more directly for accent lighting. All the grey lamp shades in this selection fit an E27 socket, are IP20 rated, and work in the living room, bedroom or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"sommaire\"\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eWhat kind of light does a grey lamp shade give?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#matiere\"\u003eLinen or glass lamp shade for a bedside lamp?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#diametre\"\u003eWhich diameter should you choose?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#plafond\"\u003eHow do you hang it from the ceiling?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#accords\"\u003eWhich colours pair well with it?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eCare and changing the fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#gris\"\u003eWhy grey rather than white or black?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#commander\"\u003eHow to choose and order\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat kind of light does a grey lamp shade give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey filters the light without strongly tinting it. Linen diffuses it gently and softens it, while a hemispherical glass or plastic model lets it through more directly. The E27 socket is common to the whole selection and the lighting stays indirect, without glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLight grey lamp shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light grey reflects part of the light upwards and brightens the room without making it cold. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/products\/abat-jour-cylindrique-en-lin-gris-clair-seren\"\u003eSeren and its 50 cm diameter\u003c\/a\u003e is a good example: light grey linen on a frame diffuses widely. To vary the materials, compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003efabric lamp shades\u003c\/a\u003e, whose finish is similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a deeper grey give less light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a deeper grey reflects less light than a light grey, with the same bulb. The difference stays subtle: it affects the mood, not the useful brightness. The choice therefore depends on the brightness you want, keeping in mind that the E27 base and IP20 rating are the same from one model to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matiere\"\u003eLinen or glass lamp shade for a bedside lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bedside lamp, a grey linen lamp shade gives a soft light, suited to reading as well as sleeping. A glass model, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luminaire-abat-jour-gris-plastique-hemispherique-emisfera\"\u003eEmisfera hemispherical shape\u003c\/a\u003e at ø 38 cm for 28 cm high, lets light through more easily and suits more present accent lighting. All fit an E27 socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGlass lamp shade for a bedside lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass combined with plastic on the Emisfera keeps the light directed down the cone. It is the most compact format in the selection, useful on a narrow bedside table or a small piece of furniture. Find other comparable volumes among the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre\"\u003emodels designed for the bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric lamp shade for soft light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen stretched over a frame absorbs part of the radiation and softens contrasts. It is the choice that tires the eye least when reading in bed. For a child's room, stay with this same softness, as the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003emodels for baby's rooms\u003c\/a\u003e remind us, all IP20 and on an E27 socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"diametre\"\u003eWhich grey lamp shade diameter should you choose for the room and the base?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diameter is chosen in relation to the base and the room. The cylindrical \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-cylindrique-rond-en-lin-gris-servesina\"\u003eServesina in grey linen\u003c\/a\u003e is ø 40 cm for a height of 20 cm, the Seren ø 50 cm for a large living room or an office, and the hemispherical Emisfera ø 38 cm for a more compact lamp. The Zennorara tapered shade is 48 cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloor lamp shade: which format?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a tall floor lamp, a wide lamp shade balances the silhouette. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-tronconique-en-lin-gris-structure-noire-zennorara\"\u003eZennorara tapered shade in linen\u003c\/a\u003e and its 48 cm width diffuse downwards and to the sides, which suits a seat further away. A ø 50 cm cylindrical shade like the Seren also plays this role on a wide base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich diameter for an office or a bedroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a desk or a bedside table, a narrower diameter avoids taking over the workspace. A cylindrical shade of ø 40 cm and 20 cm high stays understated. For a large desk, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003emodels designed for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e, which accept a more substantial base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eComparison of the grey lamp shades in the collection\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended room\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSocket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZennorara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 x 44 x 19 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen, black frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey and white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, dining room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmisfera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemispherical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 38 cm, H 28 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass and plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey and transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside lamp, small furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServesina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylindrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 40 cm, H 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom, office\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeren\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylindrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 50 cm, H 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom, office\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"plafond\"\u003eHow do you hang a lamp shade from the ceiling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting is done on an E27 socket. Switch off the power at the breaker, fix the support to the ceiling, connect the wires, then fit the lamp shade and check it is level before restoring power at the panel. If there is any doubt about the wiring, call an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLamp shade for a ceiling pendant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the models in this selection fit a standard E27 socket, which means you can reuse an existing pendant without changing the wiring. The choice then comes down to shape and diameter, in keeping with the height of the room. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003efull range of lamp shades\u003c\/a\u003e covers these different mountings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck compatibility with the E27 socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore fixing, check that the socket in place is indeed an E27 and that the clamping ring matches the diameter of the lamp shade. Also check the weight the support can take, especially with a large cylindrical shade. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003emodern lines\u003c\/a\u003e in the selection share this same standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accords\"\u003eWhich colours pair with a light grey or anthracite lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey pairs effortlessly: light grey with a light grey sofa or white curtains, a deeper grey with light wood or powdery walls. Grey acts as a neutral and lets the dominant colour of the room speak, provided you avoid repeating exactly the same tone everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich curtain colour with a light grey sofa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShift the tone slightly: mid grey, taupe or off-white curtains rather than a grey identical to the sofa. This nuance avoids a uniform effect. A light grey lamp shade on an E27 socket can pick up this same difference, like the Seren. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite shades\u003c\/a\u003e also work as an echo on textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePink and grey bathroom: where does a grey lamp shade fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lamp shades are IP20, a protection rating reserved for dry rooms: they are not installed in a damp bathroom. Light grey would pair well with a powder pink wall, but it stays in the living room, bedroom or office, where humidity does not threaten the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePairing a grey lamp shade with the rest of the room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom element\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended pairing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight grey sofa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid grey, taupe or off-white curtains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreate a nuance instead of repeating the same grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, natural linen, subtle powder pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey plays the role of neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood and metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight wood, dark metal, black frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe contrast warms or structures the room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamp room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid: IP20 lamp shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe protection rating does not cover humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow do you care for a linen lamp shade and change its fabric?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn these lamp shades, the linen and glass are mounted on a frame and cannot be removed. Care is limited to regular dusting with a soft cloth or a light brush, without liquid products. To change the textile, replace the lamp shade while keeping the base and its E27 socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you change the fabric of a lamp shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the textile is stretched and glued to the frame, it cannot be replaced piece by piece. The simple solution is to order a new lamp shade in the right diameter and slip it onto the existing socket. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003elinen versions\u003c\/a\u003e are easy to find in the same diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you clean a linen lamp shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pass with a soft brush or a vacuum on minimum power is enough to remove dust. Avoid water, which marks stretched linen, and do not rub the frame. Dusting every two or three months keeps the fabric's original tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"gris\"\u003eWhy choose a grey lamp shade rather than a white or black one?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey is the most flexible neutral: softer than a black lamp shade, which absorbs part of the light, and more discreet than a white lamp shade, which reflects more of it. Fitted on an E27 socket in the living room, bedroom or office, it pairs with light woods as well as dark metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite or grey lamp shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite reflects more light and brightens a dark room. Grey brings the same neutrality with a softer finish, which makes it easier to pair with coloured textiles. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite shades\u003c\/a\u003e remain relevant on a dark wall, where contrast matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrey and white lamp shades: how do you combine them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can combine both in the same room by giving them roles: a grey on the main lamp, a white on a secondary light point. The whole gains relief without multiplying tones. For a more graphic finish, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack finishes\u003c\/a\u003e structure things differently, especially above a worktop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"commander\"\u003eHow do you choose and order your grey lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck three things before ordering: the desired diameter, the material and compatibility with the E27 socket of your lamp. The whole selection is guaranteed for 2 years and remains IP20, so for dry rooms. Payment is secure, delivery is tracked and returns are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree things to check before confirming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst the diameter, which must match the base and the available space. Then the material, linen for soft light, glass for a more direct pass-through. Finally the mounting: E27 socket on all four models. To broaden your search, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour entire lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho to contact at Designix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Designix customer service team is available to check a diameter, a material or a mounting before purchase. Any doubt about the base format or the shape to choose can be settled in a few exchanges. To plan the rest of your layout, the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003elamp shades, pendants, table lamps and light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e lets you coordinate several light points in the same room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich curtain colour with a light grey sofa?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a light grey sofa, choose curtains in a slightly deeper grey, taupe or off-white, to create a nuance rather than an exact match. A light grey lamp shade on an E27 socket can pick up this same difference in tone without weighing down the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan you put a grey lamp shade in a pink and grey bathroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lamp shades are IP20, a protection rating reserved for dry rooms: they are not installed in a damp bathroom. Light grey would pair well with a powder pink wall, but it is kept for the living room, bedroom or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich glass lamp shade for a bedside lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emisfera combines glass and plastic in a hemispherical shape of ø 38 cm for 28 cm high: it lets light through and suits a bedside lamp or a small piece of furniture. It fits an E27 socket and remains IP20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you choose a lamp shade for a floor lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst look at the proportions of the base: the Zennorara tapered shade, 48 cm wide, suits a tall floor lamp, while a cylindrical shade of ø 40 cm like the Servesina or ø 50 cm like the Seren suits a wider base. 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The result depends on the E27 bulb chosen, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jours-en-verre\"\u003eglass lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e give an idea of the other possible moods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE27\u003c\/strong\u003e socket, standard screw bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eØ38 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e28 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP20\u003c\/strong\u003e, for indoor use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to install a 38 cm diameter lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced on a table lamp, a floor lamp or a pendant, this \u003cstrong\u003elampshade\u003c\/strong\u003e dresses a living room, a bedroom or an office. Allow space around the \u003cstrong\u003e38 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, an E27 socket mount, and take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire-minimaliste\"\u003eminimalist style lighting\u003c\/a\u003e to match it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry room only (\u003cstrong\u003eIP20\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions \u003cstrong\u003eØ38 x H28 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE27\u003c\/strong\u003e socket mount required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCE\u003c\/strong\u003e certified, \u003cstrong\u003e2-year\u003c\/strong\u003e warranty\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to match this transparent grey lampshade with the room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent grey stays discreet and lets the mount show through, which works with light wood, matte white or black metal. Only one model is sold, to compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luminaire-abat-jour-spherique-verre-fume-brillant-brillanta\"\u003eGlossy Smoked Glass Spherical Lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent grey glass and plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound shape, \u003cstrong\u003eØ38 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimalist style, a single reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to clean a glass and plastic lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass is dusted with a soft cloth and the plastic withstands a non-abrasive product, without removing the mount. The full method is described in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/infos\/comment-nettoyer-abat-jour\"\u003ecleaning a lampshade according to its material\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, lint-free cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-abrasive household product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplug before any intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-de-lampe-globe-en-verre-ambre-lueur-dambre\"\u003eAmber Glow Amber Glass Globe Lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e, whose tinted glass warms the light. Other round silhouettes are gathered in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eour lampshade collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steinhauer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52869265326418,"sku":"K11130S","price":154.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8598\/2228\/files\/K11130S-0.jpg?v=1772755193"},{"product_id":"abat-jour-cylindrique-en-lin-gris-clair-seren","title":"Lampshade | Seren","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cylindrical light grey linen lampshade measures 50 cm in diameter and 20 cm in height. Placed on an E27 bulb lamp, it casts a soft light downwards thanks to its white lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of light does a grey linen lampshade give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight grey linen filters the light, and its white lining reflects it downwards. The result is a soft ambient glow rather than task lighting, and the effect depends on the E27 bulb you choose, sold separately: see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003ethe linen lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e to find this material in other formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinen material, white lined interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eø\u003cstrong\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, height \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-gris\"\u003egrey lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich base or lamp should this lampshade go on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E27 socket fits most floor lamps and bedside lamps. Above all, check that the base accepts a 50 cm lampshade and that the lower opening lets the bulb holder through, as on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-en-velours-dore-doratea\"\u003eGolden velvet lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE27 socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter ø50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection rating \u003cstrong\u003eIP20\u003c\/strong\u003e, for indoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to place a 50 cm round lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe living room, bedroom and study are the rooms it suits best, much like the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003eliving room lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e. 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For the details, follow our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/infos\/comment-nettoyer-un-abat-jour-en-tissu\"\u003ecleaning a fabric lampshade without damaging it\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular dusting with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStain: act quickly, without rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry, away from a heat source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE certified, \u003cstrong\u003e2-year\u003c\/strong\u003e warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Steinhauer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52871998669138,"sku":"K1066RS","price":124.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8598\/2228\/files\/K1066RS-0.jpg?v=1772745637"},{"product_id":"abat-jour-tronconique-en-lin-gris-structure-noire-zennorara","title":"Lampshade | Zennorara","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tapered lampshade in grey linen with a black structure dresses a floor lamp or a pendant light with a textured fabric and a soft glow, thanks to its white inner lining. Round in shape, it fits an \u003cstrong\u003eE27\u003c\/strong\u003e base and suits both the living room and the dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of light does this grey linen lampshade give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe linen weave filters the light and diffuses it without direct glare, which softens faces and surrounding materials. The white lining reflects this light downwards and brightens the result under the fabric, a construction found on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003elinen lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured linen fabric with a stitched hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective white inner lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE27\u003c\/strong\u003e base for a standard socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to place this lampshade in the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intended rooms are the living room and the dining room, where it sits on a lamp base, a floor lamp or a pendant. Its generous format, \u003cstrong\u003e48 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e at its widest, fills a large space well and complements our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003eliving room lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended rooms: living room and dining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP20\u003c\/strong\u003e: dry rooms only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound shape for a floor lamp or pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suspension-en-tissu-ovale-blanche-plissee-velina\"\u003ePleated white oval fabric pendant\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to fit this lampshade onto a lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits via the black central fixing ring and its three arms, which hold the fabric of this \u003cstrong\u003elampshade\u003c\/strong\u003e on a standard E27 socket, as on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eall our lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e with an E27 base. The vertical seam stays discreet: simply align it with the back of the lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack metal three-arm structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with an \u003cstrong\u003eE27\u003c\/strong\u003e base\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical seam to align at the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-en-velours-dore-doratea\"\u003eGolden velvet lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for the linen fabric of this lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust is removed dry, with a soft cloth or a light brush, without soaking the fabric. For stains, work in small touches then let it air dry before refitting the shade: our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/infos\/comment-nettoyer-un-abat-jour-en-tissu\"\u003ecleaning a fabric lampshade without damaging it\u003c\/a\u003e covers every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular dry dusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocalised stain removal, without soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir drying before refitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCE\u003c\/strong\u003e certified, \u003cstrong\u003e2-year\u003c\/strong\u003e warranty\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Anne Light","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52876576686418,"sku":"K2010RS","price":94.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8598\/2228\/files\/K2010RS-0.jpg?v=1781006107"},{"product_id":"abat-jour-cylindrique-rond-en-lin-gris-servesina","title":"Lampshade | Servesina","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis round cylindrical grey linen lampshade dresses a floor lamp as well as an E27 pendant: its diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and height of \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e make it the piece that softens the living room, bedroom or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat light does a grey linen lampshade give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey linen filters the light instead of extinguishing it, and the white interior sends it back down. The result stays warm and enveloping, far from the direct glare of an opaque diffuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE27 fitting, compatible with standard sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, height \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey linen, white interior, metal frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection rating \u003cstrong\u003eIP20\u003c\/strong\u003e, CE certified, \u003cstrong\u003e2-year\u003c\/strong\u003e warranty\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more amber light, see also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/products\/abat-jour-de-lampe-globe-en-verre-ambre-lueur-dambre\"\u003eAmber glass globe lamp shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to place a 40 cm diameter model?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the living room, bedroom or office, it lights a reading corner above a floor lamp. Mounted on a pendant, it hangs low near a table and frames the view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e diameter, to compare with the width of the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e height once in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree rooms recommended by the manufacturer: living room, bedroom, office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP20\u003c\/strong\u003e: dry rooms only, not for bathrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suspension-en-tissu-ovale-blanche-plissee-velina\"\u003eWhite pleated oval fabric pendant\u003c\/a\u003e plays the same card above a table. 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No special tools are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE27 fitting, tool-free installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e diameter and \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e height before buying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-shaped metal frame, visible from above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-year\u003c\/strong\u003e warranty, CE certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a large arc lamp, it joins the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lampadaire-led-arc-noir-abat-jour-interieur-dore-arvo\"\u003eBlack LED arc floor lamp with gold interior shade\u003c\/a\u003e. Other round shapes appear in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003emodern lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to keep grey linen spotless?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular dusting is enough most of the time. A stain is treated straight away, without soaking the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey linen, a light shade to handle carefully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft brush or vacuum on the low setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo abrasive product, no soaking in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar shades are gathered in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-gris\"\u003egrey lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stubborn stains, follow the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/infos\/comment-nettoyer-un-abat-jour-en-tissu\"\u003emethod for cleaning a fabric lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steinhauer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52876830409042,"sku":"K1068RS","price":119.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8598\/2228\/files\/K1068RS-0.jpg?v=1772838171"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8598\/2228\/collections\/designix-entete-abat-jours-coloris-gris-v1.jpg?v=1791833802","url":"https:\/\/designix-lighting.com\/collections\/grey-lamp-shades.oembed","provider":"Designix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}