Fabula Sycamore 15cm Round Tortoise Shell Glass Shade (M) - Brown & Amber

Amber and Brown Glass With a Tortoiseshell Glow

This medium round shade layers warm brown and amber tones across the glass, giving it a mottled, tortoiseshell look that adds richness to the light rather than a flat, single colour wash. It slots onto a compatible fitting in place of a plain shade, working as a quiet focal point whether the bulb is lit or not. The warmth of the colouring makes it a good fit for rooms where you want the light itself to feel cosy rather than crisp.

Choosing Your Finish

The brown and amber colouring is blended unevenly across the glass, so no two shades read quite the same way. If a warm, mottled finish isn't what you're after, other finishes are available across the Sycamore range on the same round shade shape, from clear to textured options.

How It Works

This shade is made from coloured glass and designed to fit onto a compatible pendant or wall light rather than being sold as a complete fitting. Bulbs are not included. It carries an IP20 rating, which means it hasn't been tested for protection against moisture, so it's intended for dry indoor use rather than bathrooms or other damp areas.

Where It Works Best

Given its IP20 rating, this shade is meant for dry indoor rooms only, such as living rooms, bedrooms, hallways or dining areas, rather than bathrooms or anywhere exposed to steam or splashing. The amber and brown tones suit spaces with warmer colour schemes or natural wood furniture, where the glow it casts feels like part of the decor rather than just a light source.

Design Details

The tortoiseshell effect comes from layering colour through the glass during construction, rather than printing or coating the surface, so the depth of tone stays consistent from any angle. Paired with the simple round silhouette, it's a way of adding warmth and texture to a fitting without leaning on an elaborate shape.

Good to Know

• Bulbs are not included
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas only, not recommended for bathrooms
• Made from coloured glass
• Height 14.2cm, diameter 15cm
• Weighs 0.5kg
• 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

Can I use this shade in a bathroom?
It's best kept out of bathrooms. With an IP20 rating it isn't tested against moisture, so it suits dry rooms like living rooms, bedrooms or hallways instead.

Does it come with a bulb?
No, bulbs are sold separately, so you can choose one that fits your existing fitting and the look you want.

Will the colouring look the same on every shade?
Not exactly. The brown and amber tones are blended unevenly through the glass, so there's natural variation from one shade to the next, which is part of the character of this finish.

Height: 14.2cm
Diameter: 15cm

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.