Parchment Lamp Shades
Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.
Are you on the hunt for the perfect lampshade? Have you ever considered parchment? Well, consider it now because we have an extensive collection of parchment lampshades that might be exactly what you're looking for. Take a trip to the past every time you turn on the light. Take a look at this collection for more details. We have the lampshade for you.
Our Picks
Plain parchment lamp shade
Winston Porter
Measuring 13” x 21”, this simple shade displays a timeless and iconic empire shape. It’ll translate into a familiar and slightly nostalgic touch in your home. When paired up with a yellow lightbulb, it’ll also produce a warm glow that’s perfect for ambiance.
$49.99
Designer Advice:
Unless you’re opting for an eclectic effect, having a particularly decorative lamp base and shade can be a little overwhelming. So, a plain parchment lamp shade could balance an ornate and eye-catching base. On the contrary, if your lamp base is fairly simple and with clean lines, you can get creative with patterned and more decorative parchment shades.
Decorative parchment lamp shade
Loon Peak®
This 9” x 9” parchment shade is 7” tall and relies on an extremely versatile clip-on attachment. It depicts a loon on a lake, which is ideal to complement rustic, lodge-inspired, and nostalgic interiors in particular.
Designer Advice:
This print will make a decorative statement even when the lamp is off. However, thanks to the very nature of this material, parchment shades will make their patterns and motifs pop when you light them up. This will result in a strong contrast that’ll be impossible to miss: bound to become a conversation starter with your guests.
Empire parchment lamp shade for table lamps
Union Rustic
This 10” high parchment shade measures 16” x 16”. It relies on a fairly standard spider attachment that works with harp lamp brackets. Its simple design is decorated with some criss-cross lacing that creates a charming rustic look.
$53.99
Parchment lampshade with a recognizable motif
This parchment lamp shade displays a versatile empire design. 5.75” high, it measures 16” x 16”. Its textured paper includes some embedded real leaves. They’ll stand out even more whenever you turn the light on.
Designer Advice:
Lampshades are often seen as a small, primarily utilitarian piece. However, they actually have the potential to actively reinforce your decor. So, consider looking for one in a shade that’s already present in your palette and in a style that would work with the rest of your living room. For example, this parchment lamp with leaves would be ideal for nature-inspired decors.
Antique parchment lamp shade
Winston Porter
This 10” high lamp shade relies on a simple empire shape and a monochrome design. Still, it steals the scene with its alluring textured look. It’s guaranteed to inspire a nostalgic feel in your living room.
$44.99
$54.69
Set of chandelier parchment lamp shades
Royal Designs, Inc
This set of six parchment paper lamp shades comes in two sizes. This, together with the versatile clip-on attachment, makes it easier to fit most chandeliers. This set will allow you to dim your main overhead light to create a special ambiance.
