Gilda Dome Lamp Shade 20cm Glass - Smoked

A shallow dome in smoked glass, this shade measures 20cm across and 95mm deep, so it reads as a low, wide bowl rather than a deep bell. The prismatic effect worked into the glass breaks the light into small facets as it passes through, while the smoked tint keeps the lamp behind it softened rather than glaring. It is a non-electric shade, so it takes its light from the fitting it goes on.

We reach for a shade like this where a deeper pendant would crowd the room: over a small kitchen table, along a hallway, or in a bedroom where the ceiling sits low. The tinted glass suits schemes built on darker metals and warm wood, and it looks settled against plain white walls as well as papered ones. It works well too as a replacement for glass that has been broken, or for a shade that never quite suited the fitting it arrived with, and the modest wattage it will take makes it a sensible partner for an LED GLS lamp.

The prismatic pattern is formed in the glass rather than printed onto it, so the texture will not wear away from the surface. Smoked glass shows dust and fingermarks more readily than clear, so a barely damp cloth followed by a dry one keeps it looking right, once the lamp behind it has cooled. Any lamp comes from the fitting rather than from the shade. It carries a one year warranty. We stock it as a single smoked dome, and it pairs best with a plain metal suspension where the glass is meant to do the talking.

What size is this shade?

It is 200mm in diameter and 95mm high, making it a wide, shallow dome rather than a tall one.

Which lamp should I use with it?

An LED GLS A60 lamp is recommended, up to a maximum of 20W. The lamp is held by the host fitting, not by the shade.

Does it include any electrical parts?

No. It is a non-electric glass shade only, intended to go onto a fitting that already has its lampholder and flex.

What is the prismatic effect?

The glass is moulded with a faceted surface, which splits the light into small bright points and gives the smoked tint some sparkle when the lamp is on.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 0.87kg, so it is worth checking that the fitting you have in mind is happy with a glass shade of that weight.

How should I clean it?

Wipe it with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight after, once the lamp has cooled. Avoid abrasive creams and scourers, which will dull the faceted glass.