Silk String Lampshade Purple Fuchsia - 19/30cm x 19.5cm

This silk string lampshade is built from hand-tensioned purple fuchsia silk threads wrapped around a tapered drum frame, measuring 19cm at the top rim, 30cm at the base, and 19.5cm in height. The silk threads are individually tensioned and aligned to form a continuous surface that glows when backlit, turning the saturated fuchsia colour into radiant ambient light.

Designed for table lamps and floor lamps that use a standard duplex shade carrier or harp fitting, the shade works in bedrooms, living rooms and hallways where colour accent is wanted without permanent commitment. The tapered drum shape throws light up through the top aperture and down through the base, while the silk threads diffuse glare from exposed bulbs. The 30cm base diameter suits lamp bases between 18-25cm wide for proportional balance.

The silk string construction gives the shade a semi-translucent quality. When the lamp is switched off the shade presents as opaque fuchsia fabric, but when lit the individual silk threads become visible and the colour intensifies. The 0.4kg weight is light enough for most table lamp bases without tipping, and the silk holds tension over time without sagging or distorting the drum profile. The purple fuchsia tone sits between magenta and violet, reading warmer under incandescent or warm-white LED bulbs and cooler under daylight-balanced bulbs.

The difference between the top and base rims sets the depth of the taper, drawing light down onto the surface below while letting a softer wash rise through the top aperture. At 0.40kg the shade adds almost no load to the harp, so older lamp fittings carry it comfortably.

What fitting does the shade use?

The shade fits standard duplex shade carriers or harp fittings commonly used on table lamps and floor lamps. The 19cm top aperture accommodates most carrier rings. Check your lamp base fitting before ordering if unsure.

What bulb wattage can it handle?

Silk shades are heat-sensitive. The maximum bulb wattage for this shade is not stated in the supplier record, so check the rating marked on your lamp base and prefer LED, which runs cooler. Do not use halogen or incandescent bulbs above 40W as they generate excessive heat that can damage the silk threads over time.

Does the colour fade?

The fuchsia dye is lightfast under normal indoor lighting conditions, but prolonged direct sunlight can cause fading over months. Position the lamp away from south-facing windows where possible, or use blackout curtains during peak sun hours.

Can the shade be cleaned?

Dust the silk threads gently with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth. Do not use water, household sprays or chemical cleaners as they can stain the silk or loosen the thread tension.