Retro Pleated Column Lamp — Couture Shade on Metal Base
A column of pleated fabric on a sculptural base. The Retro Pleated Column Lamp takes a couture-inspired pleated drum shade and pairs it with a slim metal column base — a dressy table lamp that works as a pair flanking a sofa, on a console table or as a bedside lamp with presence. Available in black, white and khaki pleat options on either a black or white base.
Key features
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Couture-style pleated drum shade — fabric over an internal frame
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Three pleat colours — Black, White, Khaki
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Two base finishes — Black or White metal column
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E27 fitting — bulb sold separately, use any standard E27 LED
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UK plug, in-line switch — plug-and-play, no electrician needed
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Compatible with leading-edge dimmers — when paired with a dimmable LED bulb
Specifications
| Light source |
E27 (bulb sold separately) |
| Recommended bulb |
6–8W warm-white LED, 600–800 lumens, 2700K |
| Voltage |
220–240V (UK) |
| Material |
Pleated fabric shade, painted metal base |
| Pleat colours |
Black, White, Khaki |
| Base colours |
Black or White |
| Plug type |
UK 3-pin plug, in-line switch |
| IP rating |
IP20 — indoor, dry locations only |
| Dimmable |
Yes — with dimmable LED bulb |
| Certifications |
CE / UKCA marked |
| Warranty |
2 years |
Curator's note
Pleated shades are back for a reason — they soften light better than any drum and they read as decidedly more "designed." A pair on a console table reads as quietly hotelier; a single one on a bedside reads as quietly French. Pick the white pleated / black base for the most flexible all-rounder.
Styling & installation
For bedside use, place at the height where the bottom of the shade sits at ear level when seated in bed (typically a 30–40 cm tall lamp on a 60 cm tall nightstand). For a console-table pair, the lamps should match in scale with the artwork or mirror behind. Plug-and-play: simply plug into a standard UK socket. Pair the bulb with a smart plug for app-control. Pairs visually with our Pleated Walnut Bedside Lamp in the same room.
FAQs
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Is the bulb included? No — buy a 6–8W E27 warm-white LED separately.
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Is it dimmable? Yes, with a dimmable LED bulb and a smart plug or in-line dimmer.
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Can I plug it into a UK socket? Yes — comes with a fitted UK 3-pin plug.
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Will the shade yellow over time? Use an LED, not an incandescent — LEDs run cool and won't discolour the fabric.
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Which colour combo? White pleat / black base for versatility; khaki / white base for warmth; black pleat / black base for moody.
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