Stella Round Pleated Fabric Lampshade - Black 25/30cm x 22.5cm

The Stella is a 25/30cm diameter black pleated fabric lampshade with a 22.5cm height, designed to fit both table lamp bases and pendant ceiling drops. The shade uses a knife-pleated construction with vertical folds running from top to bottom, giving the surface texture and depth under both daylight and artificial light. A reducer ring included with the shade allows it to adapt to different lamp holder sizes.

Designed for table lamps in living rooms, bedrooms and hotel suites, the Stella also works as a replacement shade for pendant fittings where a compact, textured shade is needed. The 25cm top diameter and 30cm bottom diameter create a tapered profile that sits proportionally on most table lamp bases between 25-35cm tall. The black fabric softens light output while preserving enough brightness for reading or ambient lighting in a 3-4m room.

The pleated fabric construction gives the shade a weight of 430g, which is stable on lamp bases without being heavy enough to topple narrow stems. The black finish absorbs light rather than reflecting it, making the shade itself recede visually while the pleats catch oblique light to show texture. The shade is rated to 100W, compatible with both incandescent and LED bulbs, though most users pair it with 6-12W LED equivalents to avoid overheating the fabric.

What fittings does this shade work with?

The Stella includes a reducer ring, allowing it to fit both standard table lamp carriers and pendant lampholders. The 25cm top diameter is the internal fitting measurement, while the 30cm bottom diameter is the external visual dimension.

What wattage bulb should I use?

The shade is rated to 100W maximum, but most users pair it with 6-12W LED bulbs (60-100W incandescent equivalent) to avoid excess heat build-up in the fabric. Higher wattages risk discolouring the pleats over time.

Does the pleating affect light output?

Yes. The vertical pleats diffuse light evenly through the fabric, softening the output compared to a smooth shade. The black colour absorbs some light, making this shade better suited to ambient or mood lighting rather than bright task lighting.

Can it be cleaned?

Dust the pleats regularly with a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner set to low power, or use a dry microfibre cloth. Avoid water or cleaning sprays, which can stain or distort the pleated fabric.