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The GP & J Baker Tuffley empire shade features a nature-inspired botanical print originally conceived as a clothing textile in the mid-19th century. Known internally as 'seaweed', the pattern draws on organic forms rendered in a blush pink colourway across a cotton fabric ground. Its empire silhouette tapers from a wider top to a narrower base, distributing light with a soft, diffused quality. The cotton construction allows the printed motif to remain crisp while providing a warm tone when lit.
Tuffley was designed in the mid-19th century and was originally created for clothing textiles, reflecting the growing fascination with natural motifs during the era. This design, codenamed 'seaweed' in the design studio captures the essence of organic forms and nature-inspired beauty.
