How Unexpected

In these unpredictable times, we add to the craziness with some exciting news - we've changed how we price our lampshades and can now offer clients many at lower prices. Savings of up to £20 can be made.

The Classical Plain & Textured Shades Collection is now in 2 price bands which means that many of our most popular lines have been reduced in price.

Utopia's Classical Plain & Textured Shades Collection

Utopia's unique Classical Collection includes nearly 90 materials available from our interiors gallery including: plain linens, shiny metallics, textured hessians, smooth cottons, cork, parchments and a variety of vellums. On our website there is a special selection of these, all designed to enhance your lamp or room perfectly.

Classic Silver Lampshade |Handmade in Britain

Contemporary silver shade with silver solaris edging ribbon - handmade in Britain. This fashionable statement shade adds shine and reflective qualities to any interior scheme plus it adds a modern twist to older lamps.  Available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Prices from £20

Classic Ivory/Brown Linen Lampshade |Handmade in Britain

Luxurious natural linen in neutral ivory or mid brown to beautifully coordinate with most interiors  - handmade in Britain. Prices from £25

Classic Copper Lampshade |Handmade in Britain

Contemporary copper shade with copper solaris edging ribbon - handmade in Britain. This fashionable statement shade adds colour and reflective qualities to any interior scheme plus it adds a modern twist to older lamps.  Prices from £20

Classic Gold Vellum Lampshade |Handmade in Britain

Our luxurious textured gold vellum shades, with gold solaris edging ribbon, make a glamorous statement that easily coordinates with most interior design schemes - handmade in Britain. This shade is a great compliment to our antique metal lamps. Prices from £25

Cool Stuff

We also now stock a full range of coolie shades at the gallery - these are a great contemporary shape but are not available in printed designs. 

Size Matters

If you need a giant size shade then these are available to order and collect from the gallery.

Lampshade specifications

• British professional manufacturers with over 25 years experience make all our shades.
• Only 100 shades are created from each design regardless of shape.
• Every design includes the designer’s signature.
• All designs are available in lamp or pendant fitting.
• Each shade carries a bulb wattage recommendation label as standard.
• All lampshades comply with BS EN 60598-2-2:2012 - the British Standard for Luminaries. All shades have passed the glow-wire test and are made from fire-retardant materials.
• Each shade is wrapped in protective, clear cellophane and includes a trademark Utopia wooden label.

Other shade configurations, to those listed, can be arranged through placing a special order.

We recommend using low-energy/LED filaments with all our shades and lights.

Also many of our Limited Edition (100) Collection of printed designs are lower too.

Discover the unexpected and inspiring handmade antique poetry book behind Utopia: The Unexpected Gallery's 'Literati Collection' limited edition (100) lampshades, 'Open Book' design. War poet Rupert Brooke's memoir is revealed in all its deckle edged splendour.

Poetry in Motion from Utopia: The Unexpected Gallery on Vimeo.