35cm Straight empire shade in papavero 'poppies' linen by Ellen Merchant

The linen has this lovely weight to it—not too stiff, not floppy—and the interlacing stems almost glow when the lamp's on. I keep catching myself staring at the shadows it throws on the ceiling.

The poppy pattern is so crisp and vivid—it really anchors my whole reading corner. At 35cm, it’s the perfect statement size without overwhelming the lamp base, and the linen catches the light beautifully when it’s on.

The linen has that lovely handmade texture you can feel when you run your hand across it, and the poppy pattern is even more striking with light shining through. It’s a perfect fit for my 35cm lamp base and brings a warm, modern-heritage feel to the whole room.