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French Drum Lampshades

For over 50 years, we have been transforming our customers’ properties across the UK, providing them with the finest French lampshades.

Carefully crafted by experts, our French drum lampshades are a variant of our popular straight drum lamp shades but are tapered outwards from the top.

French drum lampshades are one of our best selling lampshades, especially for free-standing lamps, where they can add personality to even the most simplistic designs.

Our hand-crafted French lampshades are available in 10 different sizes. The huge choice of outer colours is complemented by a selection of options for the inner lining. These include plain and frosted metallic surfaces, the latter of which helps really bounce the light around your room and spread it into every corner.

Take a closer look

Take a close look at any of our range of French drum lampshades by hovering your mouse over the image on the relevant page, and you can really appreciate the quality of the materials we use and the smooth, lustrous finish they create.

You can then order the size of lampshade that you want by going to the page of the colour you want, and scrolling through our drop-down menu on this page to find your preferred size. You can instantly see our prices, and click to order, quickly and securely. And if your size isn’t shown, we can hand-make our French drum lampshades to your individual specifications.

A drum lampshade is a great, ever-popular choice for all sizes of room, and makes the most of the light produced by spreading it far beyond the width of the shade itself.

What Are the Benefits of French Drum Lampshades?

They Look Great As Table Or Desk Lamps

French drum lampshades are a great option for most round-based desk and table lamps. Our massive range of outer and inner colours makes it easy to find a combination that co-ordinates with your interior decor. Take a look at our recommendations for table lampshades.

They Soften A Room’s Lighting

A French drum shade is stylish and sophisticated, and while it also softens the lighting of a room, it also spreads the available light over a wide area, making it ideal for smaller areas where you’ll appreciate the extra light coverage.

Modern Design

Ideal for softening wall lights and breaking up the vertical surfaces of particularly small rooms, a handmade drum shade has a clean, functional design that’s also easy to keep clean.

Why Choose Dorval Lighting for Your French Drum Lampshades?

As a leading supplier of premium quality french drum lamp shades and experience spanning over four decades, we pride ourselves at Dorval Lighting Ltd for delivering the highest standard of customer service.

Dorval Lighting Ltd has been a leading supplier of high-quality drum lampshades for over forty years, offering exceptional customer service.

We create a range of unique and stylish french drum lampshades to suit your interior decor. You can check out our work here.

To find out more information about our french drum shades range, get in touch with us and a member of our team will be happy to advise.

Frequently asked questions

What is a french drum lampshade?

A french drum lampshade is a lampshade with a tapered shape, the sizing determined by the bottom ring diameter.

They are said to be named after the regimental drums that soldiers used for their marching routine under Napoleon.

Can I use a french drum shade for the ceiling?

French drum lampshades can be used as a ceiling pendant or on a traditional table or wall lamp. At Dorval Lighting Ltd, we have a full range of french drum shades and wall lights to choose from, with bespoke options available.

How big should my french drum lampshade be?

For more information and advice on lampshade sizing or colour, get in touch with us today.

Can I use my own fabric?

Yes, we can craft our lampshades using your existing lamp shade fabric as part of our bespoke service. However, we will need to assess it first to make sure that it is right for the job.

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