Stella Black Pleated Round Lampshade - 15/20cm x 16.3cm

The Stella is a black pleated fabric lampshade with a 15cm top diameter, 20cm base diameter and 16.3cm height. The shade features vertical knife pleats running from the top ring to the base, creating texture that softens light output while maintaining enough opacity to direct light upward and downward rather than through the fabric. The shade is supplied with a reducer ring that allows it to fit standard UK lamp holders on table lamps, wall lights and pendant fittings.

Designed for accent and task lighting positions where a contained light pool is needed, the Stella pairs well with table lamps on bedside tables, living room side tables, and desk positions. The 20cm base diameter suits most standard table lamp bases without overwhelming proportion, while the black fabric provides visual weight that anchors lighter-coloured lamp bases. The shade accepts bulbs up to 40W, making it suitable for both traditional incandescent and modern LED equivalents.

The pleated fabric construction gives the shade a lightweight 220g weight, reducing stress on older or more delicate lamp fittings. The black finish absorbs rather than reflects ambient light, making it a good choice for rooms where glare control matters or where a darker accent is needed against lighter walls. The pleats maintain their structure without stiffening wires, relying on the fabric tension between the metal rings.

What lamp fittings does this shade fit?

The Stella comes with a reducer ring that fits standard UK lamp holders on table lamps, wall lights and pendant fittings. The top ring diameter is 15cm and the shade is compatible with ES (E27), BC (B22) and SES (E14) bulb holders when used with the appropriate reducer.

What wattage bulb can I use?

The shade is rated for bulbs up to 40W. This applies to both traditional incandescent bulbs and their LED equivalents. Most users pair this with a 6-10W LED bulb in the 2700K-3000K range for warm ambient light without heat buildup.

Does the black fabric let light through?

The pleated black fabric is opaque enough that most light is directed upward and downward rather than through the sides of the shade. Some light does filter through the fabric when used with higher-wattage bulbs, creating a subtle glow along the pleats, but the primary light output is from the top and base openings.

Can the shade be cleaned?

Yes. Dust the pleats regularly with a soft brush or vacuum on low setting using an upholstery attachment. For deeper cleaning, wipe gently with a barely-damp microfibre cloth. Avoid soaking the fabric or using chemical cleaners, which can damage the pleating or cause the fabric to lose tension on the rings.