Silk String Lampshade Red Wine 19/30cm x 20cm

This red wine silk string lampshade has a 190mm top diameter, 300mm base diameter and 200mm height, forming a classic empire shade profile. The shade is built by wrapping fine silk thread vertically around a wire frame, creating a textured surface with narrow pleats running from top rim to base. The silk thread sits tight against the frame, giving the shade rigidity without requiring an internal liner.

Designed for table lamps and floor lamps with ES (E27) or BC (B22) fittings, the shade works best with warm-white LED or low-wattage filament bulbs that sit fully inside the shade cavity. The 300mm base width suits lamp bases between 150-250mm wide, providing visual proportion without overhang. The deep red wine colour shifts tone depending on the light source behind it — with the bulb switched off the shade reads as a rich burgundy, and when lit the silk becomes translucent with warmer crimson tones emerging through the thread.

The silk thread finish softens direct light from the bulb, diffusing it through hundreds of fine vertical gaps between the threads rather than through a solid fabric. This creates ambient light with visible texture, casting faint vertical shadow lines onto nearby walls when the lamp is positioned against a surface. At 0.4kg the shade is light enough to sit on most lamp harps or carrier rings without tipping. The red wine tone pairs naturally with dark wood furniture, brass or bronze lamp bases, and interiors using warm earth tones or jewel colours.

What bulb type is recommended?

Use a warm-white LED bulb (2700K-3000K) at 6-10W, or a low-wattage filament bulb up to 40W maximum. The bulb must sit fully inside the shade cavity to avoid hotspots on the silk thread. Avoid cool-white LEDs, which will make the red wine colour appear brown.

How is the shade fitted to a lamp base?

The shade requires a lamp harp or carrier ring with the appropriate fitting size for your lamp base. Most table lamps use either an ES (E27) or BC (B22) carrier. The shade sits on the carrier ring with the bulb holder passing through the top aperture.

Does the silk string need maintenance?

Dust the shade regularly with a soft brush or low-power vacuum with a brush attachment to prevent dust settling between the silk threads. Avoid touching the silk with damp cloths or sprays, as moisture can mark or loosen the thread wrap.

Can this shade be used on a pendant fitting?

The shade is designed for table and floor lamps with a carrier ring. It can be adapted for pendant use if fitted with a suitable pendant carrier ring (sold separately), but the weight and balance must be checked before use.