Bamboo Wicker Straw Hat Pendant Shade

Bamboo wicker woven into a straw hat profile, wide with a gently turned-down brim. The reason to buy this particular shape is what it does to the wall: the brim directs light sideways as well as down, and the weave breaks it into a pattern, so the shadows thrown across the nearest wall are as much a part of the fitting as the shade itself.

Three diameters are offered, at 33, 43 and 53 cm. The 33 cm size suits a bedside, a hallway or a breakfast bar and works well in a row of three at slightly staggered drops. The 43 cm is the everyday choice over a smaller dining table or a kitchen island. The 53 cm has the spread to be the main fitting over a full table or in a living room. All three come hardwired for a permanent installation or as a plug-in with a cable and in-line switch, which makes them straightforward for renters. The natural tone sits with white plaster, linen, terracotta and pale timber.

Bamboo is a natural material, so colour, grain and weave vary between pieces and no two shades are identical. Bulb is not included; use a bulb that runs cool, keep it clear of the weave and do not fit a high-wattage bulb. Hardwired installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Shade: hand-woven bamboo wicker, straw hat profile
• Sizes: 33, 43 or 53 cm diameter
• Wiring: hardwired or plug-in with in-line switch
• Effect: strong woven shadow pattern on the nearest wall
• Best for: dining tables, living rooms, bedsides, breakfast bars
• Bulb: not included, use a cool-running bulb