Victorian Bell Shape Scallop Velvet Lamp Shade with Tassels - Olive

In this review of the Tristan Home style velvet lamp shade, the bottom line is simple: anyone wanting a dramatic, traditional look for a medium to large table lamp will appreciate this piece because of its rich velvet finish and ornate tassel trim. The shade is handmade and intentionally designed to throw most light up and down rather than through the sides, so it suits living rooms or bedrooms where ambient glow and vintage styling matter more than strong side illumination. It arrives ready to fit a standard spider fitter and makes an immediate visual upgrade to an old or plain lamp base.

Key Features

• Olive Green Velvet: The thick, high quality velvet gives a luxurious matte finish that adds depth and warmth to a room.
• Classic Victorian Shape: The bell scallop profile with tassels and fringe provides an authentic period look that complements traditional decor.
• Top and Bottom Light Focus: The shade mainly directs light from the top and bottom, producing clear uplight and downlight for task or accent lighting.
• Generous Size: With a 16in bottom width and 12in overall height including fringe, it suits medium to large table lamps or medium floor lamps without overwhelming most bases.
• Durable Construction: The shade is carefully made by hand from thick materials, which helps it hold shape and age well compared with thinner fabric shades.
• Spider Fitting: The common spider fitter makes installation straightforward on many standard lamp harps.

Who It's For

This shade is aimed at people restoring period lighting or anyone who wants a statement lamp shade with a traditional, Victorian character; it works well in living rooms, studies, parlours, and bedrooms where accent lighting and style are priorities. It is particularly suited to owners of medium to large lamp bases who want a full, decorative silhouette rather than a minimalist look.

It is less well suited to those who need a very bright room-lighting source or who rely on light transmission through the shade itself, since the thick dark velvet blocks much side light. Buyers seeking modern, minimalist shades or very compact lamp fittings should look elsewhere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Beautiful, rich olive green velvet gives a high-end, decorative finish.
• Handmade construction and strong materials provide good durability and form retention.
• Classic tassels and fringe add authentic Victorian charm and visual interest.
• Spider fitting makes the shade easy to assemble on standard lamp harps.

Cons

• Thick dark velvet means very little light passes through the sides, limiting ambient side illumination.
• Size perception varies; some find it large while others find it smaller than expected, so check measurements against your base.

Specifications

Colour	Olive Green
Material	High quality thick velvet
Top width	6in
Bottom width	16in
Height (including fringe)	12in
Fitting	Spider

Our Verdict

The Victorian bell scallop velvet shade is a strong choice for anyone who values traditional styling and a luxurious finish; it transforms a plain lamp into a decorative focal point and represents good value for the quality of materials and handmade detailing. Choose it when you want style and focused top/bottom lighting rather than broad side glow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this shade fit my lamp?
The shade uses a standard spider fitting so it fits most lamps with a harp; confirm your lamp can accept a 16in bottom width and 12in height for proportion.

How much light comes through the shade?
Because the velvet is thick and dark, very little light passes through the sides; most light is emitted from the top and bottom.

Does the colour match photos exactly?
Colour may vary slightly from pictures due to lighting and angle, but the shade is described as olive green and reviewed as a deep, rich tone.