Fabula Springfield 30cm Oval Sphere Ribbed Shade - Smoked Glass - Shade Only

Moody Grey for Contemplative Rooms

Thirty centimetres of translucent smoked glass with gentle ribs running through it, this shade brings a moodier, more atmospheric quality to any pendant or lamp base you hang it on. The grey tone filters light into something softer and less direct than clear glass would deliver, making it a straightforward swap onto an existing E27 socket for a room that wants character without brightness.

Choosing Your Finish

The smoked tone reads as neutral grey that works across colour schemes without imposing its own character too strongly. The ribbed texture catches light and creates visual interest whether the shade is illuminated or sitting dark during daylight hours. If you're drawn to other shades in the Springfield range, they come in several colour options including blues and greens, so you can build different tones across multiple rooms or fixtures.

How It Works

The ribbed surface is cast directly into the glass, which means it won't wear away or deteriorate with cleaning. It sits on a standard E27 lamp holder, the most common domestic socket size, giving you flexibility with pendant lights, table lamps, or ceiling fixtures already in your home. At IP20 rating, it's for dry indoor spaces only and must stay away from splashing water or steam.

Where It Works Best

Bedrooms gain a contemplative atmosphere with this shade overhead, while living rooms benefit from softer, less harsh illumination. Dining rooms where you want an intimate mood work well, as do hallways where a touch of grey reads as sophisticated rather than clinical. The smoked tone pairs naturally with both warm and cool metalwork, adapting easily to whatever finish the light fixture itself has.

Design Details

Each shade begins as a sphere of molten glass before being shaped, which means the ribs follow the form of the sphere rather than being applied afterwards. The result feels intentional rather than merely decorative, with the texture doing the work of scattering light rather than sitting as surface ornament. The weight and thickness of cast glass gives it presence even though it installs easily.

Good to Know

• Shade only, fits standard E27 lamp holders
• IP20 rated, for dry indoor use only
• Height 17.5cm, diameter 30cm
• Made from cast glass with ribbed interior
• Weighs 1kg
• 1 year warranty
• Unfortunately we're unable to deliver this item to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, Jersey or Guernsey

Questions People Ask

Does the ribbed texture trap dust?
No, the ribs are part of the glass itself, not carved grooves. A soft cloth and gentle wipe is all you need. Dust doesn't accumulate anywhere it can hide.

Will this shade work on my existing pendant?
Yes, if it has a standard E27 socket. That's the most common domestic fixture size. Check the socket marking inside your fitting to confirm.

How much light does smoked glass let through?
It's translucent, so light passes through but softened and filtered to a grey glow. In a well lit room the colour reads clearly, but in lower light it becomes more moody and atmospheric.

Height: 17.5cm
Diameter: 30cm

We offer free standard delivery on orders within the UK Mainland* (an additional fee applies for the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, the Scottish Isles, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Isles and International).

*Collingwood orders under £150 incur a delivery fee of £9.95 inc. VAT.
*Any order under £49 incurs a delivery fee of £9.95.