Silk String Lampshade - Black, 25/40cm x 25cm

This silk string lampshade is built from continuous black silk thread wound around a metal frame, creating a 25/40cm tapered drum with a 250mm height. The silk wrapping technique leaves controlled gaps between each thread layer, allowing light to pass through while the thread itself casts fine vertical shadows onto surrounding surfaces.

The shade fits standard pendant lampholders and floor lamp risers with a compatible fitting ring (sold separately or check existing lamp specifications). The 250mm-400mm taper gives the shade enough visual presence for use over dining tables or side tables, while the 250mm height keeps it proportional on a floor lamp column. When lit from inside, the black silk softens into charcoal and the thread gaps allow striped light patterns to project outward.

The wound silk construction gives the shade a 0.92kg weight that sits securely on most lampholder frames without needing additional fixing. The thread tension is set during manufacture to prevent sagging or loosening over time. The black finish works across contemporary, industrial and traditional interiors where dark accent tones are used to anchor lighter wall colours or contrast with warm brass or chrome metalwork.

The 45 degree taper of the drum spreads the projected stripe pattern across a wider area than a straight-sided shade would, so the fine shadow lines fall over a broader section of wall or ceiling. With the lamp switched off, the black silk reads as a solid dark form that recedes against pale walls, letting the base take visual priority. A warm bulb near 2700K keeps the charcoal glow soft when lit. The 1 year warranty applies under normal domestic use.

What fitting does the shade require?

The shade requires a compatible pendant lampring or floor lamp harp adapter. Check your existing lamp base or pendant fitting to confirm the ring diameter needed. Standard UK pendant rings are typically 40mm or 45mm.

What bulb is recommended?

Use an E27 or E14 LED bulb (depending on your lampholder) rated between 5-10W and 2700K-3000K warm white. Avoid halogen bulbs, as the heat can damage the silk threads over time.

Does the silk thread pattern allow much light through?

Yes. The wound silk construction leaves controlled gaps between thread layers, so light passes through and creates vertical striped shadow patterns on walls and ceilings. The shade acts as textured diffusion rather than full opacity.

How is the shade cleaned?

Use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner set to low suction to remove dust from between the threads. Avoid wiping with damp cloths as moisture can mark the silk or loosen the thread tension.