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The 40cm straight empire lamp shade combines hand-painted card construction with a scarlet stitches finish, resulting in a surface where slight tonal variations give each shade its own distinct character. Its straight-sided empire form maintains an even profile from top to bottom, offering a broader light diffusion compared to tapered styles. The card material provides a warm glow when lit, with the hand-applied paint adding depth and texture to the red colouring.
We love our hand painted shades. Each one is unique, and somehow the little imperfections in the paint work, and the slightly mottled look, add to the...well... perfection. Achingly simple, and in no way showy or brash, these gorgeous shades will feel at home in almost any environment.
