Take five: Irish lampshade creatives you need to know about

From silk to linen and from vintage to voguish, you'll find shining ideas to switch up every home interior and to suit all budgets

Clockwise from top left, shades from Salvagem, Laura Vaughan Design Studio, Koko Design, Lola's Lampshades, and Shady and the Lamp.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 - 17:08

Kya deLongchamps

Salvagem (Cork)

Here you'll find traditional hand-stitched frames from simple, elegant hand-pleated Empire shades to the large and impressive Downton Abbey-style frames.

Pieces can be lined or unlined using linens and silks, designer fabrics, and vintage trims; POA, Salvagem.ie.

Laura Vaughan Design Studio

Laura draws inspiration from her surroundings in the West of Ireland for these handmade lampshades based on original artwork, which can be combined with handmade cushions too.

Fabrics can be added to most shade shapes by arrangement. Finished drum shades in Laura’s Boat series range from €125-€150, Instagram, Lauravaughandesignstudio.

Koko Design

The home of silk and textile artist Karen O’Kane, based in Ramelton, Co Donegal, Koko Design is a haven of colourful hand-painted silk.

The lampshades of all shapes, sizes and styles are inspired by the Donegal countryside, and you'll also find unique lighting pieces and soft furnishings; POA, Kokodesigns.ie.

Lola’s Lampshades

Unique and colourful shades are available at Lola's Lampshades in a wide range of beautiful, designer fabrics suited to every kind and size of lamp, including magnificent double-sided shades crafted by Aoife Donoghue, Terryglass, Co Tipperary.

Prices range from €35-€95, made to order — allow 10 days, Lolaslampshades.ie.

Shady and the Lamp (Dublin)

At this award-winning bespoke studio established in 2012, Sarah O’Dea and her artisan team make eclectic shades with an offbeat edge, combining trend-driven fabrics and directional design.

Shady and the Lamp presents regular new signature collections.