Robin Lampshade

Robin bird lampshade by Lorna Syson

My Robin lampshade celebrates a familiar bird with a special place in British gardens. The robins’ red breasts bring a warm accent to the grey and brown palette, creating a decorative feature for your home.

Designed by me, Lorna Syson, an independent designer based in South Oxfordshire, this illustrated lampshade adds personality to a bedside table, living room lamp or ceiling pendant.

Inspired by my childhood garden

Robins were regular visitors to my childhood garden, and their inquisitive presence has stayed with me. This design celebrates those small encounters with nature that can make an ordinary day memorable.

Although robins are closely associated with Christmas, I wanted to create a pattern you could enjoy throughout the year. The illustration brings a little garden life indoors in every season.

Handmade in the UK

Each Robin lampshade is made to order and hand rolled in the UK using digitally printed 100% cotton fabric.

Pattern placement varies depending on where the fabric is cut, so the arrangement of birds may differ slightly from the photographs.

Styling your Robin lampshade

Pair Robin with natural wood, textured cushions and simple curtains for a relaxed interior. Repeat the red details through a small accessory or artwork to connect the lampshade with your furnishings.

The compact shade works well where space is limited, while the larger options give the bird pattern more presence. Check the shade’s proportions against your lamp base before choosing your size.

Explore my lampshade collection for more original British bird and botanical designs.

Lampshades are all made to order and can take up to 10 days to arrive with you, especially at business times of the year such as Christmas. If you’ve ordered a lampshade alongside other products please note that the lampshade will arrive separately

This bird lampshade is made from 100% cotton and digitally printed in the UK.

Small: 20cm diameter x 14cm deep: £49.50 (base only unless requested)

Medium: 30cm diameter x 20cm deep: £69.50

Large: 40cm diameter x 24.5cm deep: £99.50

You will need to choose between a ceiling lamp and a lamp base at checkout

Max 60W

Bespoke sizes are available and take approximately 3 weeks to make. Please contact us to ask for a quote.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Robin lampshade come in a 20cm size?
Yes. It is available in 20cm, 30cm and 40cm diameters. The small shade measures 20cm across and 14cm high.

Can I order it for a ceiling pendant or a lamp base?
Please specify your intended use when ordering. The 20cm shade comes with a lamp-base fitting as standard; a ceiling fitting should be requested.

Is the Robin lampshade just for Christmas?
No. The design celebrates a year-round garden visitor and can be enjoyed in your home throughout the seasons.

Who designed the Robin pattern?
Robin is an original illustration by Lorna Syson, a British designer based in South Oxfordshire, inspired by birds visiting her childhood garden.

UK POSTAGE PRICES
Free postage when spending over £100 (excluding fabric)

Please click here for postage prices outside of the UK.

Processing time
We will process your order within 1 to 3 days but we aim to process the same day, Monday to Friday excluding UK holidays. Lampshades are made to order and take 3 to 7 days.

Returns
All of our items are made with great care and we hope you like them. However, if for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase please return it in the original packaging and unused within 30 days. Please contact us for a returns form. Further information can be found on the Delivery & Returns page.

Please note that cut fabric lengths and personalised items cannot be returned or refunded.