Lampshades

Looking to personalise your interior lighting? When choosing a lampshade, consider the diameter, shape, and material to suit the room and the type of fitting. Explore our curated selection, designed to complement every style and suit everyday use.

Retro circular white glass shade wall light

Wullne

Retro circular white glass shade wall light

Vintage natural stone wall light with glass shade

Resin chandelier with romantic metal lampshade

Modern nordic marble table lamp with fabric shade

Nordic wooden desk lamp with chrome shade

Modern chandelier with three or six lights in metal with fabric shade

Copper wall light with modern fabric lampshade

Creative nordic wall light with adjustable lampshade for indoor decor

Danish designer decorative glass lampshade pendant light

Modern nordic iron chandelier with decorative fabric shade

Retro iron pendant light with decorative glass shade

Natural wood wall lamp with vintage glass shade

Modern metal floor lamp with fabric shade

Vintage pleated linen pendant light handmade wabi sabi style lampshade

Outdoor led wall light wi-fi waterproof double lampshade aluminium ...

Smart outdoor led wall light with double acrylic shade

Vintage retro hemp rope pendant light with decorative lampshade

Vintage led wall light with bronze finish and clear glass shade, ba...

Tiffany stained glass wisteria pendant light for living room, hotel...

Vintage led pendant light with bertha glass shade

Nordic style pine cone pendant light with glass shade

Vintage industrial pendant light with iron lampshade

Retro pendant light with glass shade

6 variantes

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Romantic pendant light for children with glass lampshade

Condmi

Romantic pendant light for children with glass lampshade

10 variantes

$238.00

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Vintage wrought iron pendant light with glass shade

Gimoa

Vintage wrought iron pendant light with glass shade

4 variantes

~~$1,168.00~~ From $810.00 | -31%

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Cœur

Modern retro spiral pendant light shade

Nordic solid wood pendant light with aluminium shade for home, rest...

Modern led pendant light with alvaro glass shade

Modern led pendant light with multiple coen metal shades

Scandinavian led pendant light with ainhara wooden shade

Scandinavian pendant light with unique wooden shade zoraida

Scandinavian white led pendant light with wood shade

Modern wooden led pendant light with rounded craft lampshade

Retro led pendant light with bark effect shade

$858.00

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Retro LED pendant light with chains and metal shade

Mirny

Retro led pendant light with chains and metal shade

$1,287.00

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Rustic LED pendant light with rattan lampshade

Bilmka

Rustic led pendant light with rattan lampshade

$548.00

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Fride

Rustic pendant light with fabric shade

Modern brass pendant light with rustic walnut glass shade

Nordic led pendant light with glass lampshade

Modern wood and brass led loft pendant light

Vintage industrial loft pendant light with metal shade

Industrial concrete pendant lamp with cement shade

Industrial concrete pendant light with retro loft shade

Modern pendant light with gold glass ball lampshade

Vintage led pendant light with carved glass shade

Modern led pendant light with hollow puzzle shade

Led pendant light with flat rounded sysley shade

Modern pendant light with rounded shade jorja

Modern pendant light with polymer shade kya

Modern led pendant light with white ceramic shade riya

Industrial pendant light with dome-shaped shade soren

Industrial concrete pendant light with iron shade

Modern nordic pendant light with industrial retro decorative lampshade

Modern nordic design pendant lamp with retro industrial decorative ...

Retro glass globe pendant light gzmj with shade

Modern luxury spiral pendant with acrylic shade

Danish designer paper pendant lamp handmade retro lampshade

$572.00

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Pardmi

Gold led birdcage pendant lampshade

Modern glass pendant light for restaurant, café, bar, gold wrought ...

2 variantes

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Nordic extendable LED pendant lamp with white, black or chrome shade and swing arm for living room or dining table

Lovva

Nordic extendable led pendant lamp with white, black or chrome shad...

8 variantes

From $488.00

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Lampshades : faites le bon choix

The lampshade is the part of a light fitting that the light passes through – and that’s exactly why it transforms everything.

You buy a lamp base, you buy a pendant, you install a floor lamp – and then you realise it’s the lampshade that truly sets the mood. The same 2700 K bulb gives a cold, harsh light in a fine white shade, a soft and warm glow in a thick linen lampshade, and a gently diffused, golden ambience in an amber parchment shade. None of this is accidental: the lampshade is the filter between your bulb and the room, and every material, colour and shape changes that light in a unique way. Choosing the right lampshade is about selecting the quality of light that fills your space – not just the look of the fitting. At Lumeers, our collection of lampshades covers every format, material and style: fabric shades (linen, cotton, velvet, silk), Japanese paper, perforated metal, rattan, parchment, as well as drum, empire, conical and cylindrical shapes – there’s something for every lamp base, pendant and atmosphere.

Lampshade materials: how each fabric shapes the light

This is the first – and most important – decision. The lampshade material directly affects the quality and colour of the light it creates.

Linen lampshades produce the warmest, softest glow. Their slightly irregular natural fibres diffuse the light unevenly, creating a gentle play of light and shade on your walls and ceiling. Thick linen gives an intimate, mellow effect; finer linen produces a lighter, more open glow. The natural tones of linen – beige, ecru, soft gold – gently warm the light, making them perfect for cosy, inviting rooms. These shades fit effortlessly with any style – from Scandinavian and natural to boho and contemporary.

Cotton lampshades are smoother than linen, providing a more even diffusion. Their white or cream finish gives a clear, gentle light, more neutral than linen’s subtle warmth. Ideal for contemporary or minimalist interiors, thick or double-layer cotton also hides the bulb more effectively, eliminating the visible bulb effect that can spoil some designs.

Velvet lampshades are the most opulent option. Dense fibres block most of the side light, focusing it downwards in a concentrated beam – perfect for reading or accent lighting. The exterior appears almost black when unlit, creating a dramatic contrast with the luminous interior. In burgundy, bottle green, midnight blue or gold, velvet lampshades become statement decorative pieces.

Japanese paper lampshades (washi) cast an impressively soft, diffused glow – almost like a lantern. Their semi-transparent structure lets the light spill in all directions, wrapping a space in smooth, shadowless illumination. Their visual lightness is unparalleled, popular in Japanese or Scandinavian-inspired interiors where you want the fitting to have a minimal presence.

Rattan or woven bamboo lampshades create dramatic patterned shadows – the interlaced fibres cast playful geometric or organic shapes on walls and ceilings when the lamp is on. This is mood lighting and statement lighting in one, ideal for boho, tropical or natural settings. Rather than softening the light, these shades break it up, shaping dramatic scenes.

Perforated metal lampshades produce a similar effect to rattan but with sharper, more geometric patterns. The cut-outs send constellations of light points across the surrounding walls – a stunning effect in bedrooms or hallways. In gold, silver or black finishes, they add a bold contemporary or industrial twist.

Lampshade shapes: cylinder, conical, drum, empire – which outline is right?

Lampshade shape affects both the direction of light and the visual statement the lamp makes. Each silhouette has its own strengths.

Cylindrical lampshades (equal diameter top and bottom) are the most neutral and versatile. They distribute light evenly downwards and to the sides, blending in seamlessly with any modern style. This is the go-to for bedside lamps and contemporary table lamps.

Conical lampshades (narrower at the top) focus light more downwards. Their wider base offers a broad spread – great for reading light or task areas. Think of classic desk lamps or vintage styles – this shape has real character.

Drum lampshades are wide, shallow cylinders – more disc than tube. Often used on pendants and ceiling lights, they create a striking, low profile and direct most light downwards, with an attractive halo effect – especially above dining tables.

Empire lampshades – flared towards the bottom with a gently curved profile – are the most traditional shape. Inspired by library lamps and vintage desks, they bring a sense of heritage and warmth; in cream parchment or printed fabric, they suit classic, Art Deco or bold eclectic interiors.

How do you choose the right lampshade size?

The balance between lampshade and base is crucial. A shade that’s too small looks perched and awkward; too wide and it overwhelms the lamp. Here are a few simple rules to help you find the right fit.

For a table lamp or bedside lamp, the width of the shade at its base should be close to the full height of the lamp base. If your base is 40 cm high, a shade of 35 to 45 cm diameter works well. The shade’s height should be about two thirds of the base’s height.

For a desk or reading lamp, go for a smaller, more focused shade – a conical or narrow cylinder – to concentrate light on your work area. Desk lamps with directional shades allow you to adjust the angle whenever needed.

For a pendant, the size and shape of the shade should relate to ceiling height and the area you want to illuminate. Over dining tables, a wide, low fabric lampshade creates the perfect focused glow. The larger the shade, the broader the spread of light; narrower shades give a more concentrated effect.

Finally, always check your shade’s fitting is compatible with your lamp holder before buying. Lampshades are fixed using different systems – ring, spider, clip – and they’re not always interchangeable. Replacement shades must be fixed the same way as your original, or adapted with the right accessory.

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Lampshades : faites le bon choix

Lampshade materials: how each fabric shapes the light

Lampshade shapes: cylinder, conical, drum, empire – which outline is right?

How do you choose the right lampshade size?