Handcrafted Gathered Lampshades
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Gathered lampshades in heritage cottons, linens and mixed fabrics. Sized from 25cm bedside up to 45cm on larger bases. E27 fitter, fully lined, made by hand.
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Most of these shades sit best on one of our bobbin lamp bases in Mistbound, Heritage Green or Emberstone. For help with proportions, see the size guide; fitters and care are covered in the FAQ.
Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick ViewOat and Ochre gathered lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
Amberwave gathered lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00 - Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
Lilac Coil gathered lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00 - Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
Moss Climber gathered lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00 - Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
Crimson Climber Gathered Lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00 - Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
Ochre Climber Gathered Lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00 - Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
White Silk and Cotton Lampshade
Price range: R1130,00 through R1900,00 
Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick ViewGreen and Navy Linen Lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
Honeysuckle Gathered Lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00 - Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
Black and White Chevron Gathered Lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00 - Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
Fruitful Canopy Gathered Lampshade
Price range: R950,00 through R1650,00 - Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick View
Yellow and Green Floral Medley Gathered Lampshade
Price range: R850,00 through R1550,00
“I love the beautiful shade I got - great quality, beautiful fabric and well made!”
— Jemimah · verified purchaser (Honeysuckle gathered shade) · via Google
The gathered shade is the workhorse of my range. Fabric is drawn up over a PVC ring frame in even pleats, and the excess is absorbed into small, even gathers at the top. When it is done well, the shade looks like one continuous surface. When it is done badly, you can see every seam.
I make these in three families of fabric. The heritage cottons, from Sanderson, Farrow & Ball, and the William Morris archives, carry pattern well because the gathering breaks the print gently. The natural linens are quieter in a room and change colour depending on the light. The mixed silks and specialist textiles I use sparingly, on smaller pieces where the fabric has to earn its price.
Sizes range from 25cm diameter for a compact bedside base up to 45cm for a large ceramic or turned wood base. Every shade uses a standard E27 ring fitter. All of them are fully lined.
If you have a specific base and are not sure what will suit, send me a photo on WhatsApp with a rough height measurement. I answer these every week and I do not mind spending time on it.
All gathered shades ship countrywide via The Courier Guy. Three to seven working days to main centres, up to ten for outlying areas. Free delivery on orders over R3000.
Common Questions
Are your gathered lampshades stiff or soft?
All are hardback. The fabric is worked over a rigid PVC ring frame, so the shape holds cleanly over time and does not slump.
What fabrics do you use?
A mix of heritage cottons from Sanderson, Farrow & Ball, and William Morris archives; South African linens; and mixed silks and specialist textiles for smaller pieces.
Are the shades fully lined?
Yes. Every gathered shade is fully lined. The lining softens the light and adds structure.
What size shade do I need for my base?
A good rule is that the shade should be about two-thirds the height of your base, and at least as wide as the widest point of the base. My lampshade sizing guide covers this in more detail.
