Stella Round Pleated Lampshade - Black, 30/35cm x 25cm

The Stella is a round pleated lampshade in black fabric, measuring 300mm at the top rim, 350mm at the bottom rim, and 250mm in height. The shade features vertical knife pleats running from top to bottom, creating a structured surface that controls how light escapes through the fabric and casts linear shadows onto surrounding surfaces when lit.

Designed for table lamps and pendant fittings, the Stella fits standard UK lamp holders using the supplied reducer ring, which allows compatibility with multiple holder sizes without requiring additional adapters. The 300/350mm taper and 250mm height work on table lamp bases between 400-600mm tall, or as a pendant shade hung 700-900mm above a console or side table. The shade is rated for bulbs up to 100W, giving flexibility to use higher-output halogen or LED bulbs where more task light is needed.

The black fabric exterior is a plain-weave textile finished with a low-sheen matt surface that absorbs ambient light during the day and shows no colour shift under warm or cool bulb temperatures. The pleating is heat-formed into the fabric rather than stitched, so the folds hold their shape without visible seams. At 0.5kg the shade is light enough to sit on ceramic or wood lamp bases without requiring a weighted gimbal, and the fabric construction means it can be dusted with a soft brush or microfibre cloth.

What lamp holders does the Stella fit?

The shade includes a reducer ring that adapts to standard UK lamp holders, including E27 Edison screw and B22 bayonet fittings. The ring sits inside the top rim and secures the shade to the lamp holder without additional fixings.

What bulb wattage can it handle?

The shade is rated for bulbs up to 100W. Most users pair it with LED bulbs between 8-15W (equivalent to 60-100W halogen output) to avoid overheating the fabric while achieving sufficient brightness for reading or ambient lighting.

Can the shade be used on a pendant fitting?

Yes. The shade fits pendant lamp holders using the same reducer ring supplied for table lamp use. Hung as a pendant, it works over console tables, bedside positions, or dining nooks where a directional downlight is preferred over ambient ceiling light.

How is the pleated fabric cleaned?

Dust regularly with a soft brush or dry microfibre cloth. For deeper cleaning, a handheld vacuum on low power with a brush attachment can remove accumulated dust from between the pleats. Avoid water or fabric sprays, which may mark the material or distort the pleating.