Florence Rectangle Floor Lamp Shade - Soft Bronze, 40 x 21 x 26cm

The Florence is a rectangular floor lamp shade with vertical pleated fabric in a soft bronze tone, measuring 40cm long, 21cm wide and 26cm tall. The pleating runs continuously around all four sides of the shade, creating a structured geometric profile that contrasts with the warm metallic fabric finish. The shade fits floor lamp bases using a standard UK duplex ring fitting.

Designed as a replacement or upgrade shade for floor lamps in living rooms, bedrooms and hallways, the Florence works with bases that have a central rod and duplex ring fitment. The rectangular footprint suits floor lamps positioned beside sofas, armchairs or console tables where a traditional round shade would overhang or sit too deep. The 26cm height provides enough vertical span to house a standard E27 bulb without the lamp appearing squat.

The soft bronze fabric is a mid-toned warm metallic shade that sits between antique brass and brushed gold in colour temperature. When the lamp is lit, the pleats create alternating bands of shadow and light across the fabric surface, turning the shade itself into a decorative feature. The fabric diffuses light evenly without hot-spotting, making the shade suitable for bulbs up to 100W. At 0.57kg the shade is light enough to fit onto most floor lamp bases without causing instability.

What fitting does the shade use?

The Florence uses a standard UK duplex ring fitting, which clips onto the central rod of most floor lamp bases. Check that your existing base has a duplex ring before ordering.

What bulb wattage is recommended?

The shade is rated for bulbs up to 100W. For LED bulbs, a 10-15W warm white (2700K-3000K) provides comfortable ambient light without generating excessive heat inside the shade.

Will the pleats flatten or distort over time?

The pleating is heat-set into the fabric during manufacture. Under normal use with appropriate wattage bulbs, the pleats remain stable. Avoid exceeding the 100W rating, as excessive heat can soften the fabric structure.

Can this replace a round shade?

Yes, if your base uses a duplex fitting. The rectangular footprint of 40 x 21cm provides a different visual proportion to a round shade, so check that the dimensions suit your base and the space around the lamp.