houseof. Checkered Drum Shade - Damson

This drum shade has a quiet trick up its sleeve. From the outside it is a rich, saturated damson blue in soft cotton canvas, understated and grown up, but flip it round or switch on the light behind it and a playful marshmallow toned checkerboard lining shows through. It would sit beautifully as a statement pendant shade over a dining table, or dressing a bedside lamp in a bedroom where the hidden check pattern becomes a small surprise every time you turn the light on.

The damson finish

This is a deep, muted damson blue, closer to an inky indigo than a bright cobalt, and it reads as a grown up, versatile colour against warm wood furniture, brass or aged metal fittings, and richly painted walls. The exterior is 100% cotton canvas with a soft, matte texture that diffuses light gently rather than glaring, held taut over a sturdy steel frame so the drum keeps a crisp, clean shape. Underneath, the marshmallow toned checkerboard lining adds a lighter, more playful note that stays hidden until the lamp is lit or you glance up from below.

How it works

The shade fits with a reversible gimbal fitting, which means it can be set directly onto a ceiling pendant fitting or dropped onto a table or floor lamp base, whichever you already have in place. It arrives ready to fit, with no wiring involved. To keep it looking its best, switch off and disconnect the fitting before wiping the shade gently with a clean, dry cloth. houseof backs this shade with a 12 month guarantee.

Where it works best

At 40cm across and 23cm tall, this is a generously sized drum shade suited to a statement pendant in a dining room or living room, or as the finishing touch on a floor lamp in a reading corner. Because the checkerboard only reveals itself once lit, it also works well in bedrooms and hallways, spaces where you want a composed, plain profile by day and a bit of character once the light goes on.

Design heritage

The shade is handmade in the UK by historic English shade makers, pairing traditional shade making techniques with a distinctly current colour and pattern combination.

Good to know

• Dispatch is confirmed as soon as your order is placed, and free UK mainland delivery applies on qualifying orders over £49.
• If you need to return it, let us know within 14 days of delivery. It should be unused and in its original packaging.

40cm diameter

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.