Stella Round Pleated Lampshade - White, 35/40cm x 26.3cm

The Stella is a white pleated fabric lampshade measuring 35/40cm diameter at the base and 26.3cm in height, designed to fit ceiling pendants, floor lamps and table lamps. The shade is constructed from knife-pleated fabric held in a tapered drum shape, with each vertical pleat running from the narrow top ring to the wider bottom edge. The pleating adds structure to the fabric and creates subtle shadow lines when the lamp inside is lit.

Designed for general room lighting rather than task lighting, the Stella suits living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms where a soft, diffused light is needed. The white fabric filters and spreads light evenly without creating harsh directional beams, making it appropriate for pendant lights over dining tables or as a shade replacement for floor lamps used for ambient lighting. The shade accepts bulbs up to 100W and includes a reducer ring that adapts the fitting collar to work with multiple lamp holder sizes.

The pleated construction gives the shade a 0.55kg weight that feels substantial without being heavy, and the fabric maintains its shape without needing internal wire supports beyond the top and bottom rings. The white finish works in both warm and cool colour schemes, reflecting ceiling-directed light back down into the room while keeping the shade itself visually neutral. The tapered profile (35cm bottom, 40cm measured diagonally) suits lamp bases with a proportional height-to-width relationship of around 1:3.

What fittings does the Stella work with?

The shade includes a reducer ring that adapts the top fitting collar to work with multiple lamp holder sizes. It fits standard UK pendant lamp holders, floor lamp risers and table lamp bases, but check the dimensions of your specific fitting before ordering to confirm the 35/40cm diameter will be proportional.

What bulb should I use?

The shade accepts bulbs up to 100W. Most users pair this with a warm-white LED bulb between 8-12W and 2700K-3000K for ambient room lighting. The white fabric diffuses light evenly, so a clear or pearl finish bulb works better than a frosted one to avoid visible bulb outline through the shade.

Can the pleated fabric be cleaned?

Yes, but carefully. Use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner set to low suction to remove dust from between the pleats. For more stubborn marks, a barely-damp white cloth with distilled water can be used, but avoid soaking the fabric or using chemical cleaners as these can stain or discolour the white finish.

Is the shade suitable for ceiling pendants?

Yes. The 26.3cm height and 35/40cm diameter make it suitable for ceiling pendants in rooms with standard 2.4m ceiling heights, provided the pendant drop positions the shade at least 2m above floor level. For lower ceilings or shorter pendant drops, the shade may feel visually heavy.