Sigma Lamp Shade 60cm Terylene with Cotton - Taupe

A wide, shallow cylinder in dual faux silk: taupe on the outer face, with a halo gold lining that warms the light as it drops. At 60cm across and only 22cm deep, it reads as a broad band rather than a tall drum, and that proportion is the whole point of it. There is plenty of width to spread light down over a surface, and little enough height to keep a sightline clear across a room.

We reach for a shade this wide over a dining table or a long kitchen island, where a narrower one tends to look mean against the furniture, and it does just as well on a tall floor lamp standing beside a deep sofa. The gold lining sits happily in rooms that already carry brass or bronze metalwork. It is not wired and holds no lamp of its own, so the light comes from whatever the host fitting takes; an LED GLS A60 is the sensible choice here, and the lamp is bought separately.

The faux silk is drawn smooth and even over the cylinder, the taupe weave keeping a quiet sheen in daylight while the lining does its work once the lamp is lit. For dust, use a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery head on low suction, moving with the seam rather than across it, and keep the fabric clear of damp and steam, since faux silk will mark if it is wiped wet. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the same taupe and halo gold pairing in smaller diameters for bedside and side table work, and there are plainer black, grey and ivory pearl versions in the range if you would rather the shade stayed in the background.

What size is this shade?

It measures 600mm in diameter and 220mm in height, so it is one of the widest in the range and needs a good span of table or floor beneath it.

What lamp should I use with it?

An LED GLS A60 is the recommended choice, rated to a maximum of 20W. The shade itself is non-electric, so the lamp is governed by the fitting it hangs from or sits on.

Is a lamp supplied?

No, the lamp is bought separately.

What is the lining like?

The inside is halo gold, which gives the light a warmer cast than a white lining would. The outer face is taupe.

How should I clean it?

Dust only. A soft brush or a low-suction upholstery head works well; avoid water, sprays and solvents, as faux silk marks easily when wet.

Is it suitable for a bathroom or a covered porch?

No. It is a fabric shade for dry rooms indoors, and damp air will spoil the finish.