Andromeda 13cm Lamp Shade - Copper

Copper glass outside, a frosted funnel within: light leaves it softened rather than raw, and the outer surface keeps a warm metallic sheen when the lamp behind it is lit. The round profile is gently domed and a little wider than it is deep, so at 13cm across it reads as small and neat rather than weighty. The frosted inner does the work of screening the lamp while the copper holds its glow.

This is a shade rather than a fitting, so it takes its lamp from whatever it sits on, and it suits multi-arm pendants, bar fittings and wall lights built around small glass shades of this pattern. We reach for it when a customer needs a set of matching shades for one frame, or when a single one from an existing set has been broken and a like-for-like replacement is wanted. Kitchen islands, hallways and dining tables all take it well, and the modest scale means several can hang together without the frame looking crowded.

The body is glass throughout, coloured for the copper effect, with the frosted funnel sitting inside it. Dust shows readily on glass this small, so a soft cloth passed over it now and then keeps the surface clear; where fingerprints mark the copper, a barely damp cloth followed by a dry buff will lift them, with the lamp switched off and cooled first. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the same round shape in three further finishes alongside this one, and the range also runs to a taller wine shape if you would rather the glass sit a fraction lower over the light.

What size is this shade?

It measures 130mm in diameter and 112mm in height, which puts it firmly in the small bracket for glass shades of this type.

Does it come with a lamp?

No. It is a non-electric shade, so the lamp is dictated by the fitting it goes onto rather than by the shade itself.

What is the inner frosted funnel for?

It diffuses the light and screens the lamp from direct view, so the copper outer glows rather than glaring.

How should I clean it?

Wait until the lamp is off and cold, then use a soft dry cloth for dust. A barely damp cloth and a dry buff will deal with fingerprints on the copper.

Are other finishes available in this shape?

Yes. The 13cm round shape is also offered in amber, chrome and clear, each with the same inner frosted funnel.

Can I mix this with the wine-shaped shade?

You can, provided the fitting accepts both. The wine shape is 12cm and sits a little deeper, so a mixed set gives a stepped line rather than a level one.