Lampshade Frequently Asked Questions

Check our most frequently asked questions about our lampshades below. If you still need help then please contact us at hello@tropikala.com

Lampshade FAQs

We offer the following drum lampshade sizes below. Do get in touch if you have bespoke specifications and we can provide a quote for a custom size lampshade.


- 15cm (5.9") diameter x 15cm (5.9") in height
- 20cm (7.9") diameter x 18cm (7.1") in height
- 25cm (9.8") diameter x 21cm (8.3") in height
- 30cm (11.8") diameter x 21cm (8.3") in height
- 40cm (15.7") diameter x 25cm (9.8") in height (EUROPE SHIPPING ONLY)

Yes! Colours can look very different on screens and devices and always encourage customers to request a fabric swatch to see colours in person before ordering. 

Samples of our linen lampshade colours can be requested here. For our linen fabrics by the metre, samples can be requested for the product page.  

Our lampshades are designed to work with table lamps, floor lamps and ceiling pendant lighting. They come with a 40mm European non-threaded UNO fitting shade ring and removable 29mm UK adaptor, and work with the following lamp holders. 

- B22 Bayonet Cap (UK) - Adaptor Fitted
- E14 Edison Screw (EU) - Adaptor Fitted
- E27 Edison Screw (EU) - Adaptor Removed
- E26 Edison Screw (US) - Adaptor Removed

We can also provide converting washers so our lampshades work with harp and finial fittings, which are common in North America. Please get in touch if you would like these included with your order.

Our fabric lampshades are backed with a fire resistant PVC and we recommended using a low energy, LCD bulb.

Yes! We can make lampshades in a variety of shapes and sizes, and in custom fabric. Get in touch to discuss your requirements and we can provide you with a quote for a bespoke lampshade design.  

We work with a growing number of independent shops, businesses and designers to supply our lampshades wholesale. Please see our wholesale page for more information and to get in touch about our whole discounts and working with us. 

We consciously source all our fabrics, supporting authentic textiles industries and small businesses. All our African fabrics are genuine wax prints, made in either Ghana or Nigeria. Our tropical print fabrics are all printed on demand in Germany, to reduce waste and use only non-toxic and water-based pigments. Our linens are sourced from Lithuania, where this is a long heritage of linen production, and OEKO-TEX 100 standard certified, free from harmful substances.