Velvet Lampshades

Soft-Touch Luxury Velvet

Our lampshades are produced using premium soft-touch velvet with a smooth, luxurious finish that enhances the richness of every print. Velvet naturally absorbs and reflects light differently throughout the day, giving colours greater depth than many woven fabrics.

The printed velvet showcases both bold statement designs and intricate detailing, making it equally suited to contemporary, maximalist, coastal and country-inspired interiors.

Fire-Resistant Lining for Everyday Use

Every Emerson Wolf velvet lampshade is finished with a fire-resistant lining to provide durability and peace of mind for everyday home use. The lining also helps diffuse light evenly while protecting the printed fabric from direct exposure to the bulb.

This combination of luxury velvet and fire-resistant construction creates a lampshade that is both practical and beautifully finished.

Choose the Right Lampshade Size

Our velvet lampshades are available in three round sizes to suit everything from bedside lamps to statement ceiling lighting.

• Small Round — 20cm diameter × 18.5cm high. Ideal for bedside lamps, wall lights and smaller table lamps. Maximum recommended bulb: 40W.
• Medium Round — 30cm diameter × 21cm high. A versatile choice for table lamps, sideboards and reading corners. Suitable for bulbs between 60W and 100W.
• Large Round — 40cm diameter × 25cm high. Perfect for larger table lamps or statement ceiling pendants where the design becomes a feature within the room. Suitable for bulbs between 60W and 100W.

Choosing the correct size helps achieve balanced proportions while ensuring your lamp provides comfortable, even illumination.

Perfect for Every Room

Velvet lampshades work beautifully throughout the home. A pair of matching bedside lamps can introduce colour into a bedroom, while a statement pendant above a dining table creates an eye-catching focal point. They're equally effective in living rooms, hallways, home offices and reading spaces where softer lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Because our lampshades coordinate with matching wallpaper and fabrics, they also make it easy to repeat colours around the room without relying on identical furniture or accessories.

Complete Your Decorating Scheme

Our lampshades have been designed as part of a wider coordinated decorating collection. Alongside your lampshade you can explore matching:

• Feature wallpaper
• Luxury velvet fabric
• Fire-retardant velvet fabric
• Upholstery fabric
• Designer fabrics

This coordinated approach allows you to repeat pattern and colour through curtains, cushions, upholstery and lighting for a professionally designed look that's easy to achieve at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Emerson Wolf velvet lampshades made from?

Each lampshade is handmade using our printed soft-touch luxury velvet and finished with a fire-resistant lining for a premium appearance and everyday durability.

What sizes are available?

Our round velvet lampshades are available in three sizes: 20cm, 30cm and 40cm diameter, making them suitable for bedside lamps, table lamps and ceiling pendants.

What bulb wattage can I use?

The 20cm lampshade is suitable for bulbs up to 40 watts. The 30cm and 40cm lampshades can be used with bulbs between 60 and 100 watts, depending on your chosen light fitting and bulb type.

Can I match my lampshade to my wallpaper?

Yes. This is one of Emerson Wolf's unique specialities. Many of our lampshades coordinate with matching wallpaper and fabrics from the same collection, making it easy to create a cohesive decorating scheme throughout your room.

Are the lampshades suitable for ceiling lights?

Yes. Depending on your fitting, our lampshades can be used on both table lamps and ceiling pendant lights. The larger 40cm size works particularly well as a statement ceiling shade.

Which collections are available as lampshades?

Many of our wallpaper and fabric collections are available as matching velvet lampshades, allowing you to coordinate lighting with the rest of your interior design scheme.