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

The Stella is a white pleated fabric lampshade with a 30cm top diameter widening to 35cm at the base, standing 25cm tall. The shade features knife-pleated cotton fabric that runs vertically from top to bottom, creating defined ridges across the surface. A supplied reducer ring allows the shade to fit both ES (E27) and BC (B22) lamp holders on table lamps, or to be suspended from a pendant fitting using a standard carrier.

Designed for table lamps in bedrooms, living rooms and home offices, or as a pendant shade over dining tables and hallways, the Stella diffuses light evenly through the white pleated fabric without creating harsh glare. The 30/35cm taper suits lamp bases 40-60cm tall, or pendant drops where the shade needs to remain below ceiling height while providing sufficient spread. The shade accepts bulbs up to 100W, though most users pair it with LED bulbs between 6-10W in warm white (2700-3000K) for domestic settings.

The pleated construction creates vertical shadow lines when the lamp is lit, adding texture to what would otherwise be a flat white surface. Each pleat is heat-set into the fabric during manufacture, so the ridges remain defined over time without sagging or flattening. The white cotton material is opaque enough to conceal the lamp holder and cable from below, while allowing sufficient light transmission to illuminate a room without the bulb itself being visible through the fabric.

What lamp holders does it fit?

The shade includes a reducer ring that allows it to fit both ES (E27 Edison screw) and BC (B22 bayonet cap) lamp holders. It can be used on table lamp bases with a standard carrier, or suspended as a pendant shade using a pendant fitting.

What wattage bulb should I use?

The shade is rated for bulbs up to 100W, but modern LED bulbs between 6-10W (equivalent to 40-60W incandescent) provide sufficient light for most domestic applications without overheating the fabric. Warm white LEDs at 2700-3000K pair well with the white pleated finish.

Can the pleats be cleaned?

Yes. Use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner at low suction to remove dust from between the pleats, working vertically along the ridges. For spot cleaning, blot gently with a barely-damp white cloth and distilled water. Avoid rubbing across the pleats as this can flatten the fabric.

Does the white fabric show the bulb through it?

The pleated cotton is opaque enough to conceal the lamp holder and bulb from view when the lamp is switched off. When lit, the fabric diffuses light evenly without showing the bulb outline, though very bright bulbs (80W+ equivalent) may create a faint glow around the holder area.