The fabric chandelier: A lightweight and stylish material for lighting up a room!
Textiles have long been used in interior design. But the 20th century saw real advances in creating decorative atmospheres with fabric, especially when it comes to ceiling lights such as chandeliers and pendant lights. In addition to linen and cotton, which were commonly used before, polyester, nylon, organza, and plant fibers are now used... you will discover a wide range of options among our collection of lamps in stock. You can include them in a modern living room, bedroom, entrance hallway...
What is a fabric chandelier used for
A fabric lampshade, whether on a pendant light, diffuses a subdued light flow. A soft light emanates above the living room coffee table, the dining table, or even above a headboard or sofa to create a pleasant luminous cocoon. Generally, a chandelier in the proper sense will not always be 100% textile; it will be made with a fabric lampshade. The body and structure of your wired lamp will be made of wood, glass, or metal.
The different types of textile-based chandeliers available
- Cotton chandeliers are the oldest and offer a soft glow, a subdued and cozy atmosphere. Cotton is a warm white textile that creates a cocooning look in your home. You can choose to install it in your bedroom, a child's room, or a reading area.
- The linen chandelier comes from a light brown plant fiber that leans towards beige or taupe. Linen art deco recalls the bohemian atmosphere of the retro vintage look that we love to see in a Nordic home or a modern living room. The linen lampshade is very often woven, allowing the light flow to pass through the fibers in an openwork design.
- The polyester chandelier is probably one of the newest models out there! Its designer lampshade is very thin, moisture-resistant, and allows it to be installed in the ceiling of any room.
What to avoid with a fabric chandelier lampshade
There are certain materials that should not be installed in every room of the house.
- Avoid placing the base of your fabric light fixture in a damp place: A garage or bathroom are not optimal places for installing a wired light fixture made of linen, cotton, or even silk. Moisture can damage lampshades made of these materials, thus causing damage.
- Avoid cleaning your fabric pendant light with household products or liquids. This may wear down or damage the fabric structure, which can reduce its appearance and brightness. Opt for dry cleaning with a feather duster or a soft cloth.
- Avoid direct sunlight, which can fade the material. Driftwood and textiles are probably the two materials most sensitive to direct light on chandeliers.
- Avoid halogen bulbs. Opt for an LED bulb, which does not get hot and therefore does not risk burning the fabric lampshade. Choose according to the type of socket that your indoor lamp's socket can accommodate. To further prevent this type of issue, a dimmable switch built into the structure of your chandelier is also an option to consider.
- Avoid placing it as an outdoor light fixture. Except if it is made of nylon or polyester under a veranda! These two weather-resistant materials are synthetic fibers, therefore allowing a wide choice in terms of placement to illuminate your space.
Final tips on the fabric chandelier
You can also create a nice contrast by forming a duo or even a trio of glass, fabric, or metal pendant lights. Textiles are a contemporary material that, depending on their color, fit well in an industrial, Scandinavian, or Southern-style living room.
Finally, fabric is generally a much more affordable material than a crystal chandelier, or one made of solid wood or glass! It also allows you to imitate all these components with a certain realism while respecting the desired type of atmosphere. Do not hesitate to choose from our wide online range of pendant lights to create a beautiful focal light (spotlight-type lampshades that can be aimed), or even directional lighting (with articulated arms), or a round pendant light.