Sigma Shade Clip 20cm High - Chrome

Small pieces of metalwork do a great deal of quiet work on a lamp, and this is one of them. It is a narrow chrome detail, 20cm tall and about 5cm across, sized to sit with shades of the same height so the proportions read as a single object rather than two. The plating is bright and reflective, catching whatever light the lamp throws and giving a plain drum or empire shade a defined vertical edge. There is no wiring and no lampholder within it; the light comes from the fitting it dresses, and this simply gives the clip its jewellery. The shade is not included: the photographs show the clip on a plain drum; the lamp shades are sold separately.

Its natural home is a table lamp that looks a shade too plain: a bedside pair that needs pulling together, a hall lamp on a console, a reading lamp beside an armchair. Because it is slim, it flatters rather than crowds a small shade, which is why it suits smaller rooms and tighter corners where a heavier trim would look overworked. We would put it with polished chrome or nickel lamp bases so the metals agree, and it works well against pale linen, ivory or grey shade fabrics, where the bright line has something soft to sit against.

The finish is a smooth chrome plating over a light metal body, so the piece adds almost nothing to the weight of a shade. Keep it looking right with a dry cloth and nothing more; creams, polishes and any mildly abrasive spray will take the shine off plating faster than most people expect. Keep it to dry rooms indoors, away from steam and the weather. It carries a one year warranty. We also stock the same design in antique brass, satin black and satin nickel, and in other shade heights, so lamps of differing sizes can be kept in step.

What size shade does this suit?

It is intended for shades 20cm tall. The piece itself measures 200mm high by 50mm wide, with a projection of 10mm.

Does it hold a bulb or connect to the electrics?

No. It is non-electric and purely decorative, so the lamp or fitting it accompanies provides the light and the lampholder.

How should I clean it?

A soft dry cloth, used gently. Avoid metal polishes, creams and abrasive sprays, as these can mark or dull the chrome plating.

Will it add much weight to my shade?

Very little. It weighs around 0.02kg, so it makes no real difference to a shade or its carrier.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

We would keep it to dry indoor rooms. It is rated IP20, so steam and splashes are best avoided.

Do other finishes and heights exist?

Yes. We stock the design in antique brass, satin black and satin nickel as well as chrome, and in further heights to match shorter and taller shades.