TORRE SHADE
This design can be done with either brass, copper or hand-stitched leather panels - The photographed example has copper panels.
The panels intentionally cast diverse shadows upon the walls and allow the piece to be interesting to look at from all angles, even in daylight.
Beauty from all angles is paramount with all my designs; this piece achieves this and more, making it a feature piece in any room.
If the leather option is selected, the leather used will be a natural vegetable-tanned leather which is cut by hand using my own-designed templates, hand-dyed using a water-based stain, and hand-stitched for both durability and aesthetics. The leather has natural markings and characteristics that affect the thickness of the material, the absorption of the stain and the finish of the surface, all of which contributes to the beauty and individuality of each piece.
The name 'Torre' was inspired by some of the shapes in the stone buildings at Torre Abbey, an ancient scheduled monument in Torquay, that I remember visiting with my Granny Cicely when I was a little girl.
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
(A guide based on the photographed example)
Diameter 33cm
Height 22cmIf you wish to commission a different size for this design please contact Sarah.
UNBOXED WEIGHT
(A guide based on the photographed example made with copper panels)
650 grams
MAIN MATERIALS
(A guide based on the photographed example)
Brass frame with copper panels - brass panels or hand-stitched leather panels are alternative options for this design.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Wipe clean with a dry soft cloth or light feather duster.
If you have opted for the leather panels for this shade, periodically (once a year maybe) apply a little beeswax with a cloth to the leather to help condition it and maintain its lustre.
With the metal elements and leather (if opted for) included in this piece it is not recommended for use in high-humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.RECOMMENDED BULBS
Maximum wattage 25W LED.
Bulbs are not included, but I would recommend an E27 LED Vintage light bulb with amber glass to compliment the design.
A lamp shade ring adaptor is provided so the 40mm fitting for E27 lamp holders can be reduced to 28mm for B22 lamp holders.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
- Instead of copper panels (as in the photographed example), brass or hand-stitched leather panels are alternative options for this design at no extra cost.
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With the leather panels, as I hand-dye them myself the colour options are vast, though with water-based stains (which I prefer as they reflect more of the true character of the leather with them being more translucent compared to leather dyes and acrylic paints) the darker colours are always more vibrant than the lighter colours. For this design you could have multiple colours for one shade - if this was a consideration please contact Sarah to discuss this option further.
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The size of this piece can be modified to some extent to suit your needs - to commission a different size piece please contact Sarah to discuss this option further.
- Instead of copper panels (as in the photographed example), brass or hand-stitched leather panels are alternative options for this design at no extra cost.