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The Ellen Merchant Palmette empire shade features a hand-carved linocut print inspired by the classical palm leaf ornament, rendered in a playful, undulating pattern on linen. The beryl colourway provides a calm, cool tone while the linocut origin gives the print a tactile, slightly irregular texture. Its empire silhouette offers a wide, gently sloping profile that diffuses light broadly, with the multi-coloured linen construction adding warmth and depth to the shade.
A little bit of Ancient Greece meets a lot of groovy. The Palmette takes its cues from the classical palm leaf ornament but adds a playful, undulating wiggle for a decidedly retro twist. Originally hand-carved as a linocut by Ellen to capture that lovely, lived-in texture, it’s a masterclass in contrast. Whether you opt for the zingy ‘Citrine’ or the calm of ‘Beryl’, it’s a striking composition that feels right at home in both cool and warm schemes.
