Gilda Lamp Shade 21.5cm Glass - Clear

Clear glass pressed into a shallow, wide dish, its outer face corrugated into fine vertical ribs that break up the light as it passes through. At 22cm across it reads as a broad, low disc rather than a deep bowl, so the lamp sits close beneath it and the glow spreads sideways as much as down. The ribbing gives the glass texture when lit and a faint sparkle when it is not.

Because there is so little depth to it, this shade works where headroom is short: over a kitchen island, above a small breakfast table, or on a hallway pendant that would otherwise sit too near head height. It suits anyone who wants the light softened and patterned without the lamp being hidden away. We would put a golf ball LED behind it, rated no higher than 20W, and pick a warm one for rooms used in the evening. Clear glass shows whatever is inside it, so a tidy little lamp is worth the extra thought.

It is glass through and through, with no paint or coating to wear away, so the clear finish stays as it is for as long as you own it. Fingerprints and kitchen film show on clear glass far more than on opal, so take it down once cold, wash it in warm soapy water and dry it with a lint-free cloth to keep marks out of the ribs. Hold it by the rim rather than the flat centre while you work. It carries a one year warranty. Sold on its own, as a replacement or as an upgrade to something plainer, it sits happily with brass or black metalwork, letting the ribbed glass do the decorative work while the fitting above stays quiet. The lamp and the fitting it hangs from are bought separately.

How wide is the shade?

It measures 215mm in diameter, so a little over 21cm across, with a height of just 55mm. That shallow profile is what makes it useful under low ceilings.

What lamp should I use with it?

An LED golf ball lamp is the recommendation, at a maximum of 20W. The socket type is set by the fitting the shade goes onto, as the shade itself is non-electric.

Is the glass patterned all over?

The glass is corrugated, with fine ribbing running across the surface. It stays clear rather than frosted, so you see the ribbed texture pick up the light.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 0.6kg, which is modest for a glass shade of this diameter.

How should I clean it?

Warm soapy water and a soft cloth, with a lint-free cloth to dry. Avoid abrasive creams and scourers, which will dull the surface of the glass.

Does it come with a warranty?

Yes, there is a one year manufacturer's warranty.