Pooky Straight Empire Shade

This shade is specifically engineered for cordless lamps. While the fitting might physically attach to some corded fixtures, it is not recommended due to the paper construction, which is designed to withstand the lower heat output of cordless LED bulbs rather than standard incandescent bulbs.

The seams are a deliberate feature of the hand-crafted marbling process. Because the paper is imprinted individually, the shade requires two seams to construct the empire silhouette, which is a hallmark of its authentic, artisanal production.

No. Each shade is created using a traditional marbling technique where paint is dropped onto thickened water, meaning every pattern is entirely unique. You should expect variations in the swirling design compared to the images shown.

A reversible gimbal is a versatile fitting that allows you to flip the shade upside down or right-side up, depending on your lamp base's specific requirements. It provides flexibility in how the shade sits on your cordless lamp.

Because this shade is made from marbled paper, it is delicate. We recommend using a soft, dry microfiber cloth or a gentle feather duster to remove dust periodically; avoid using any water or cleaning solutions, as these will damage the paper and the marbled finish.