Serena Lamp Shade 35cm Terylene with Cotton - Ivory Pearl

A wide, shallow cylinder measuring 35cm across and 15cm tall, so it sits low and spreads light outwards rather than sending it down in a narrow column. The outer face is faux silk in ivory pearl, a soft off-white with a gentle sheen, and the inner face is lined in white laminate so the light that passes through stays clean and bright. Straight sides and a neat vertical seam give it a tailored look that settles happily into both period rooms and plainer modern ones.

We reach for this one where a shade needs to feel generous without gaining height, which makes it a sensible choice over a dining table, in a hallway, or on a larger table lamp base beside a sofa. Because it is dual mount, the same shade can be repeated on a pendant and a lamp in one room, which is a tidy way to tie a scheme together. It is non-electric and draws its lamp from whatever fitting it goes on; we would put an LED GLS lamp behind it, rated no higher than 20W.

The fabric is stretched taut over a round former, with the pearl finish on show and the laminate lining doing the reflecting. For cleaning, run a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery head lightly over the outside every so often and lift marks with a dry cloth only, as damp and sprays will mark faux silk. It carries a one year warranty. The same cylinder shape is made in two smaller sizes and in black, white and grey faux silk, along with organza versions in cream and black, so you can mix a darker shade on a floor lamp with these ivory ones overhead. Lamps are not included.

What lamp should I use with this shade?

An LED GLS lamp in the A60 shape suits it well, up to a maximum of 20W. The shade itself is non-electric, so the socket is determined by the pendant or lamp base you fit it to.

What size is the fitting hole?

The hole measures 42mm in diameter, which matches standard pendant and table lamp gimbals of that size.

Can I use it on a table lamp as well as a pendant?

Yes. It is a dual mount shade, so it works on a ceiling pendant or on a table lamp base.

How do I clean faux silk without spoiling it?

Dust it with a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery attachment on low suction, and use a dry cloth for any marks. Avoid water, solvents and polish sprays.

Is the inside a different colour to the outside?

Yes. The outer fabric is ivory pearl and the interior is a white laminate lining, which helps keep the light output bright.

Will it look bulky on a small lamp base?

At 35cm wide and only 15cm tall it is broad for its height, so it is better suited to larger bases and pendants. The smaller Serena cylinders are the ones to look at for compact lamps.