5 Perfect Pleated Lampshades (Yes, They're Having a Moment)
My pleated lampshade obsession started with a curved number from Oscar Piccolo that reminded me of a sultry, mysterious woman sulking through a dark-lit bar (“lampshades” and “sexy” in the same sentence? I know.) Then, along came a more affordable Hay version in an assortment of muted colors. I folded (that was a pun, get it?) and bought one on the spot.
While I have no surfaces left to display said lampshades, my obsession remains. So here, i’ve shared 5 of the best pleated lampshades that are really doing it for me. I hope they will do the same for you.
Allure Table Lamp
Reminiscent of your grandmother’s dressing room, this stylish CB2 pick features a peachy pink silk shade coupled with a luminescent white base. Feminine, but not too dainty, it’ll sit pretty next to your Le Labo candles, vintage carafe, and other chic bedside table decor.
$119 at CB2
Martin Table Lamp
This cotton pleated lamp from Danish design firm, Hay, blends a sleek metal base with a stout (in a good way) shade to create a sophisticated silhouette. Available in two sizes and 6 colors, you can style one in every room. I bought it in the dusky lavender shade, but the mustard version is still on my wishlist.
$195 (Large Size) at Design Within Reach
Rattan Pleated Lamp
If you want to conquer two trends at once, go for this cottagecore lamp featuring a round rattan base with a simple white shade. Easy, breezy and very well priced, it will look great paired next to your Cesca chairs and cream boucle couch.
$84.99 on Etsy
Mads Caprani Lamp
This 70’s Danish design classic pairs a curved bentwood spine with a cream-colored shade. It’s not cheap, but it’s one that you’ll keep forever, if you can find it that is. The originals are pretty impossible to get your hands on at the moment, but this Amazon version looks like a pretty close dupe.
$548 at Amazon (not an original)
These pretties went as a viral as lampshades can go on Instagram. The millennial-beloved shades, like powder pink and corral, paired with a curving, snakelike spine, make the Lampada Cappello by Italian designer, Oscar Piccolo, a surefire hit. They’re completely out of stock at the moment, but give him a follow on Instagram for shop updates.
Starting at £186.00 on Oscarpiccolo.com