Firle Leaf — Bloomsbury-Inspired Hand-Painted Lampshade, 35cm base

This one-of-a-kind lampshade is hand painted with a bold border of stylised green leaves, rhythmic brushstrokes and a scalloped decorative frieze in warm rose pink. The design draws inspiration from the playful painted interiors of Charleston Farmhouse, where members of the Bloomsbury Group transformed everyday domestic surfaces with colour and pattern.

Each motif has been painted freehand, giving the design a lively, painterly quality that celebrates the character of handmade work. Vertical strokes and soft botanical forms create a sense of movement around the shade, while the pink frieze grounds the pattern with a confident decorative rhythm.

Set against a soft off-white background, the palette of leafy green, coral pink, pale blue and ochre feels fresh but rooted in the decorative traditions of early twentieth-century interiors.

When lit, the lampshade casts a warm, gentle light that highlights the hand-painted pattern and brings a quietly artistic presence to a bedside table, console or reading corner.

As with all Melanie Lewis lampshades, this piece is entirely unique and painted by hand in Shropshire.

DETAILS

Dimensions:

Width across bottom of shade, 35cm

Width across top of the shade, 12cm

Vertical height to top of lampshade, 18cm

Candle lightbulb:
Eco Halogen max 28W
or
LED 9W

Material: Hand-painted on a quality cotton lampshade base.

Finish: Original artwork – this is a one off piece, painted by me.

Perfect for lovers of decorative interiors, nature-inspired design and artisan craftsmanship, this lampshade makes a unique addition to your hallway, living room, study or bedroom.

SHIPPING

I post all my lampshades in EXTREMELY sturdy boxes that I spent a long time sourcing.  I have not yet had a single shade damaged in transit as a result.  Your shade will come beautifully wrapped in tissue and securely packaged.  I send all my  shades using Royal Mail Tracked 24.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR LAMPSHADE

Care of your lampshade - I have been painting lampshades for nearly 10 years now, using professional artist's paint which is designed to be lightfast and not fade.  You do not need to treat your lampshade any differently to a normal fabric lampshade - a light dust from time to time is all it will need.  The paint sinks into the fabric fibres, as it would on a canvas, so once dry, it effectively becomes part of the shade and will not chip or flake.