Willow Lampshade White 26/30cm x 19cm

The Willow is a white fabric lampshade with a tapered drum profile and vertical knife-pleated exterior, measuring 26cm at the top ring, 30cm at the bottom ring, and 19cm in height. The pleated fabric creates fine vertical shadow lines when lit from inside, adding texture to what would otherwise be a flat white surface. The shade is non-electric and fits onto a standard lamp carrier or pendant fitting via the top ring.

Designed for use on table lamps, ceiling pendants and wall lights, the Willow suits compact fittings where a full-size drum shade would overpower the base or bracket. The 26/30cm diameter pairs comfortably with ceramic or brass table lamp bases between 20-35cm tall, and with pendant drops in hallways, bedrooms and dining nooks where a smaller shade scale is needed. The white fabric diffuses light evenly without concentrating it into a downward beam, giving soft ambient illumination rather than directed task light.

The pleated construction holds the shade's shape without an internal wire frame showing through the fabric. The white tone works across warm brass, polished chrome, matt black and ceramic lamp bases without colour clashing. Maximum recommended bulb wattage is 60W to prevent heat damage to the fabric over extended use — most users pair this with a 6-10W LED bulb in warm white (2700K-3000K) for everyday lighting.

What fitting does the shade attach to?

The Willow is a non-electric shade that fits onto a standard UK lamp carrier (the metal spider frame inside most table lamps) or a pendant shade ring. It does not include its own bulb holder or electrical components — those come from the lamp base or ceiling pendant fitting.

What size lamp base does this suit?

The 26/30cm diameter works best on table lamp bases between 20-35cm tall. On a taller base the shade can look undersized; on a much shorter base it can overwhelm the proportions. For ceiling pendants, the shade suits smaller drops in hallways, bedrooms and dining nooks rather than large open-plan spaces.

What bulb wattage can it take?

The maximum recommended wattage is 60W to prevent heat damage to the fabric. Most users pair the shade with a 6-10W LED bulb, which produces equivalent light to a traditional 40-60W incandescent without the heat output.

Can the fabric be cleaned?

Dust the pleated fabric regularly with a soft brush or dry microfibre cloth. For marks, use a barely-damp cloth with plain water — do not soak the fabric or use spray cleaners, as these can leave watermarks or damage the pleating.