{"title":"Industrial style lampshades","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn industrial style lampshade dresses an E27 socket with a metal cage, enamelled steel or clear glass, and sends light downwards. The choice comes down to three measurements: the diameter of the fitting, the clearance around it and the bulb cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#definition\"\u003eWhat is an industrial style lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#support\"\u003ePendant, table lamp or floor lamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lustre\"\u003eIndustrial chandelier or pendant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#criteres\"\u003eDiameter, cap and fixing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fabriquer\"\u003eMaking a pendant light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pieces\"\u003eWhich room to install it in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ampoule-entretien\"\u003eBulb and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is an industrial style lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLook for three signs: an exposed metal frame, visible screws or rivets, and a beam of light pointing down. The industrial style lampshade borrows workshop equipment and turns it into a decorative object, most often on an E27 socket. It fits a pendant, a table lamp or a floor lamp, depending on the shape chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory style lampshade: what really defines the workshop look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal cage, enamelled steel, perforated metal and clear glass set the factory look; exposed screws and geometric lines do the rest. A black or anthracite finish leans towards loft, a white enamel towards the joiner's workshop. For a smoother result, compare with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003elampshades in a more modern style\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this lampshade changes in a room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn open cage casts shadows on the wall and the worktop: the light is directed, never diffuse. The metal silhouette shows as much switched off as on, which matters in a hallway or corridor. If you want the opposite, start from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003ea softer diffusion in fabric\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"support\"\u003eWhich industrial style lampshade for a pendant, a table lamp or a floor lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pendant calls for a lampshade open at the top and bottom to let the light flow; a table lamp, a small diameter so the socket stays close to the edge; a floor lamp, a tall closed shape. In all three cases, the diameter must stay consistent with the fitting that carries it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial style pendant lampshade: the shape that directs light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dome or a cylinder open on both sides lights the table and sends part of the beam to the ceiling. Allow a diameter clearly smaller than the width of the tabletop, around 30 to 40 cm above a table 80 cm wide, so as not to get in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial style lamp lampshade: small diameter, socket close by\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a table or bedside lamp, an oversized lampshade visually tips the whole thing over. Aim for a diameter close to that of the base and a cap accessible under the frame. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003eLinen models\u003c\/a\u003e fill this role well when you want to soften the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich industrial lampshade for which fitting\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape and proportion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendant above a table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCage or dome open at top and bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop height and diameter relative to the tabletop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTable or bedside lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall diameter, closed shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE14 or E27 cap and height of the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall cylinder, metal or matte fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket diameter and supported weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf cage or directional steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall fixing and protection rating in damp rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lustre\"\u003eIndustrial chandelier or pendant: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn industrial chandelier multiplies the light points on a metal frame, whereas a pendant carries only one. In a kitchen, a chandelier above an island lights the work surface; in a large volume, a multi-arm model fills the height. Check the weight and drop height before drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial kitchen chandelier: above an island or a table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral spread sources light a wide surface without leaving shadow zones between the plates. Keep the whole aligned with the edge of the island and a drop that lets the eye pass underneath. In a living room, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003ea living room lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e often completes the pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge black industrial chandelier: check height and weight before drilling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA large industrial chandelier is meant for high ceilings: under a standard height, it gets in the way of movement. Weigh the frame before choosing the anchor point and check the available cable length. The dark finish pairs with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack finishes\u003c\/a\u003e on the other lights in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"criteres\"\u003eHow to choose the diameter, cap and fixing of an industrial lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the diameter of the fitting and the clearance before choosing: an oversized lampshade on a small table lamp unbalances the whole. The E27 cap fits most sockets, the E14 small formats. Also check the supported weight and the presence of a suitable fixing ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE27 and E14 caps: how not to get it wrong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnscrew the bulb and read the marking on the socket, or measure the thread: 27 mm for E27, 14 mm for E14. Most pieces in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003ethe lampshade collection\u003c\/a\u003e fit an E27 socket with a ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFixing and weight: what to check before installing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA steel lampshade weighs more than a thin cage: the ring, the clamping screw and the fitting must hold that weight. On an adjustable pendant, check the remaining cable length. In a damp room, the protection rating matters as much as the fixing. For the whole assembly, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour range of home lighting\u003c\/a\u003e gives the same reference points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fabriquer\"\u003eHow to make an industrial pendant light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo make an industrial pendant light, you need an E27 socket, a flexible cable, a ceiling rose and a cage or steel lampshade. The tricky part remains the mains connection, to be entrusted to an electrician, and the ceiling fixing, which must hold the weight of the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe minimum equipment to make an industrial pendant light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollar socket, textile or flexible cable, ceiling rose, connector blocks, and the chosen lampshade. Size the cable for the drop length and the intended bulb. If the urge to DIY passes, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe Designix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e offers pre-assembled sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMistakes to avoid with a homemade lampshade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA cable that is too short rules out adjustment, a lampshade that is too heavy strains the socket, a cage closed at the top over a strong bulb overheats. Never improvise the mains connection: have the line installed by an electrician and keep a bulb suited to the opening of the lampshade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pieces\"\u003eWhich room to install an industrial lampshade in?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a kitchen and above a table, the industrial lampshade directs light onto the worktop. In a living room or bedroom, an open cage or a matte fabric softens the result. In a hallway or workshop, the metal carries the factory look without glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKitchen and dining room: light above the work surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbove an island, the metal pendant lights the prep area and the hob without dazzling people sitting down. A low opening concentrates the beam on the surface. For the table, a wider and lower model gives dining light, to compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite colours\u003c\/a\u003e if the dark metal feels too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room and bedroom: when industrial turns softer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn open cage on a floor lamp, a matte fabric on a table lamp: the register stays workshop, the light drops a notch. In a bedroom, a small format on the bedside table is enough, as the models seen \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre\"\u003ein the bedroom range\u003c\/a\u003e show. For an infant, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003ethe baby's room\u003c\/a\u003e calls for even more subdued light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ampoule-entretien\"\u003eWhich bulb and which care for an industrial lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose an LED bulb with an E27 cap, in warm light for a workshop feel, and adapt the power to the opening of the lampshade: an open cage lets everything through, a matte fabric filters it. Metal is dusted dry, glass with soapy water, fabric with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich bulb to choose for an industrial lampshade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA colour temperature around 2700 to 3000 K restores the workshop yellow; above 4000 K, the result turns white and cold. An open cage calls for a low-power bulb, a matte fabric filters a stronger one without glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a metal, glass or fabric lampshade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePainted metal is dusted with a dry cloth, without abrasive that would mark the finish. Glass and enamel are washed with soapy water then dried straight away to avoid marks. Matte fabric is cleaned with a soft vacuum or a brush, without wetting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLampshade material and the light it gives\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiffused light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen metal cage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirected, with cast shadows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen, hallway, workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry cloth, regular dusting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid or enamelled steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrated downwards, without glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDining table, desk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamp cloth, no abrasive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass or enamel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear and even\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, main room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoapy water, dry immediately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuse, softer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, living room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft vacuum or brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to choose an industrial style lampshade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart from the fitting: measure the diameter of the socket or ring, the clearance around it, then choose the material according to the light you want. A metal cage directs the beam, a matte fabric softens it. Finally check the cap, usually E27, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich industrial style pendant lampshade to choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavour a shape open at the top and bottom: the light comes out both sides and lights the ceiling as much as the table. The diameter must stay smaller than the width of the tabletop so as not to get in the way, and the weight compatible with the ceiling fixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to make an industrial pendant light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need an E27 socket, a flexible cable, a ceiling rose and a cage or steel lampshade. The mains connection and the ceiling fixing require checking the cable cross-section and the strength of the support: entrust this step to an electrician rather than improvising alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich industrial chandelier for a kitchen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove an island or a table, a chandelier with several light points lights the whole work surface. Check the drop height so as not to get in the way of movement, the weight of the frame and the available cable length before drilling the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to care for an industrial lampshade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal is dusted with a dry cloth, without abrasive product that would mark the paint. Glass and enamel are cleaned with soapy water then dried straight away. Matte fabric needs a soft vacuum or a brush, and washing only if the model's label allows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo equip a whole room, start from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our lights\u003c\/a\u003e and work down to the room in question: each \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003elampshade to fit on its socket\u003c\/a\u003e is chosen after measuring the fitting, not before. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Industrial style lampshades: shape, material and light\",\"description\":\"Industrial style lampshades: metal cage, glass or matte fabric. How to choose diameter, cap and fixing for each room. 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