Lampshade FAQ
ARE ALL YOUR LAMPSHADES IN STOCK?
All our lampshades & cushion covers are available in physical stock but will need be made after purchase once we know item specific's ie. item size, fabric etc, all these items are bespoke/handmade to order and are classed as non returnable, returns are at our discretion. Please refer to our returns policy here
DO YOU OFFER SAMPLES?
We offer a free fabric and inner lining samples but i'm afraid not vintage fabrics, please do not rely on computer screens for exact colours as different monitors may show colours differently to original colours. Order free samples here
CAN THE SHADES BE USED FOR A TABLE LAMP?
Our shades fit both standard UK & European table/floor lamp & ceiling fittings
WHAT ARE THE FITTING SIZES?
European fitting (40mm) with a British removable adaptor (28mm) will fit all types of lamp holder, if you wanted to use our standard frame with a Harp & Finial fittings then you can use one of our converting washers with our adaptor, please look at our lampshade fittings page for more information
LAMPHOLDER TYPES?
B22 Bayonet Cap Lampholders (UK) Adaptor Fitted
E14 Edison Screw Lampholders (EU) Adaptor Fitted
E27 Edison Screw Lampholders (EU) Adaptor Removed
E26 Edison Screw Lampholders (US) Adaptor Removed
WHAT BULB SHOULD I USE?
Low energy bulbs are strongly recommended, we recommend that you use a bulb of maximum 60W Standard, 48W Halogen or 12W LED
LAMPSHADE SPECIFICATIONS?
All our shades are made with a flame retardant lining which is tested for fire resistance to comply with BS EN 60598-1-2008 - the British Standard for Luminaries, the PVC lining material has been tested in the Lighting Association laboratories and has passed the glow wire test. Fabrics, textiles, paper or plastics that have been laminated to our PVC, become fire resistant
WHY DO YOU ASK FOR LAMPSHADE FITTING ON SOME SHADES?
As our shades fit both table & ceiling fittings we ask for the shade use so we can make sure we can have the pattern of the fabric the correct way up, if you have an arc floor lamp the fitting will need to be at the top of the shade and you will need a ceiling fitting. Plain fabric shades can be used either way round
WILL MY LAMPSHADE BE EXACLTY THE SAME AS PHOTO?
Pattern placement will vary to listing photo, although great care is taken we can not guarantee pattern placement due to wastage
WHY IS THE COLOUR OF FABRIC SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT PHOTO?
Please do not rely on computer screens for exact colours, as different monitor screens will show colours differently to originals colours
CAN YOU MAKE BESPOKE SIZES?
We can make bespoke sizes on our lampshades & cushion covers, we can make most shades up to 60cm wide. Some shades with pattern on website can not be made wider due to width of fabric, please contact us for a bespoke cost
WILL THE LIGHT SHINE THROUGH THE SHADE?
Due to the thickness of some fabrics and inner lining's the light on most of our shade's will tend to disperse from the top and bottom of the shade and not the sides, if your shade has a one of brushed inner linings inside there will/may be a hue of the lining colour. The larger the shade the more light you will have, the glow of the lining colour will be stronger with a smaller lampshade
LISITING PHOTOS?
Listing pictures are for illustration purposes only, some pictures are computer generated and not photographed, the generated pictures are based on an approx.. 40cm Dia x 21cm high lampshade size