Digging through the market’s myriad options for that perfect something—be it a big-ticket item or a small (but statement-making) detail—can be more than a bit overwhelming. That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you, scouring the globe for the best of the best: The Short List!
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Forget country-cutesy lampshades and the plain Jane ones so popular in contemporary interiors. The newest shades are aglow with traditional-inspired pleats, patterns, scallops, and marbling in a modern palette that’s delightfully kitsch-free.
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Marble Paper Lampshade
This marbled swirl of blue and silver is tempered by red grosgrain trim.
$336, shandells.com. -
Roxbury Lampshade
Distinctive pleating creates a pleasing softness in this hand-blocked patterned cotton voile.
From $275, bunnywilliamshome.com. -
Handmade Marble Lampshade
Marbling reads much edgier in black and white.
$420, johnderian.com. -
Rhythm Lampshade
Bold and geometric, this print is a standout, and comes in a range of sizes for any type of fixture.
From $80, rosi-de-ruig.myshopify.com. -
Malachite Lampshade
Look closely, as this detailed faux finish is as mesmerizing as the mineral itself.
$200, pentreath-hall.com. -
Forest Green Zebra Candle Shade
The perfect pared-back twist on a classic zebra print.
From $67, humlondon.com. -
Clarence Tribal Lampshade
Crisp pleats meet a classic ikat design, finished with a striking vermilion-red trim.
$228, vaughandesigns.com -
Signature Scallop Lampshade
Playful scalloped edges are a welcome alternative to a traditional straight-lined lampshade.
$220, matildagoad.com. -
Pleated Silk Lampshade
Unabashedly quirky, this pleated brown-and-white squiggle print will make you smile.
From $140, pennymorrison.com. -
Bedwyn Empire Gathered Lampshade
Gathering creates gentle ripples that make the most of this cream-and-green print.
From $154, fermoie.com. -
Paper Lampshades
Hand-decorated with blue-and-bronze florals, these beauties by artist Marian McEvoy come as a set of two.
$2,800/pair, krbnyc.com. -
Ikat Lampshade
A slightly blurred pattern invites a closer inspection of this unique warp print.
From $590, krbnyc.com. -
Produced by Eugenia Santiesteban Soto
