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A piece of history, illuminated.This extraordinary lamp is a true one-of-a-kind — handcrafted by JB at Shades at Grays from a jarrah telegraph pole, with unusual and rare erosion through its centre. Once part of New Zealand's communication infrastructure, this ancient timber has been given a remar...

Wellington history - connection with land and sea.Handcrafted from jarrah timber reclaimed from the Eastbourne Wharf, Wellington, this lamp carries the strength of its maritime past. Every mark and grain tells a story of salt air, tides, and time — now transformed into something warm, grounded, an...

A lamp with a story 160 years in the making.This extraordinary Edison table lamp has been handcrafted by JB at Shades at Grays from a genuine antique carpenter's jack plane — a piece of American tool-making history that has travelled a long way to find its place in a New Zealand home.The plane com...

Waterlily Pond Handcrafted LampshadeInspired by the impressionist beauty of a summer pond, this stunning lampshade brings the tranquil magic of water lilies into your home. Crafted from a richly detailed fabric featuring white, pink, and golden blooms drifting among lush lily pads on a soft sage-gre...

A piece of the New Zealand farm, brought indoors.This beautiful lamp is handcrafted by JB at Shades at Grays from an authentic reclaimed tōtara fence post — a timber that has provided the backbone of the country's rural landscape.The original No8 wire is still wrapped around the post, and the ori...

Where time has done the sculpting.This remarkable lamp is handcrafted by JB at Shades at Grays from an authentic reclaimed tōtara fence post — but what sets it apart from any other is nature's own handiwork: a beautifully hollowed centre, carved out over decades by natural erosion.The result is a...

Every line, every hole — a chapter of New Zealand history.This upcycled lamp has been handcrafted from a characterful reclaimed tōtara fence post. What makes this piece special is its wide, deeply lined front face — bold vertical grain channels that speak to decades of weathering on the land �...

Meet Velvet Bouquet — a drum lampshade that turns heads. Rich, jewel-toned flowers bloom across a warm cream background, brought to life by the sumptuous texture of velvet. She's the kind of shade that makes a room feel considered.This is an ex-display special at 50% off — a rare chance to own a...

A small tapered lampshade that brings bold, lush energy to any corner. A vibrant teal-green background is punctuated by large, dramatic red blossoms and tropical foliage — the kind of pattern that stops you in your tracks. This was one of the very first fabrics in the Shades at Grays collection, a...

This Elegant Blue Botanical is a tapered lampshade of quiet, refined beauty. Delicate line drawings of Australian outback botanicals — proteas, banksias, native grasses and wildflowers — are printed in deep navy blue on the softest blush-pink background. The effect is like a botanical illustrati...

Meet Blue Dragonfly — a drum lampshade that brings the calm of a summer meadow indoors. A large, beautifully detailed dragonfly takes centre stage against a soft duck-egg blue background, surrounded by delicate wildflowers in blush pink and teal. The linen-look fabric has a quiet, natural quality...

A drum lampshade that's a love letter to Aotearoa. Iconic New Zealand imagery is arranged in a bold patchwork of panels: a pīwakawaka (fantail) perched on a branch, bold pukekoe and a lovely kiwi and kereru; Māori koru and tāniko patterns in gold and red, fluffy merino sheep, pāua shell, native...

A drum lampshade that transforms any room into a lush, exotic escape. A dramatic midnight navy background is layered with oversized banana leaves, palm fronds, tropical blooms in coral and orange, and at the centre of it all, a magnificent scarlet macaw and offset a yellow parrot. The fabric has a r...

Easy OrderingThis Elegant Blue Botanical fabric makes lampshades of quiet, refined beauty. Delicate line drawings of Australian outback botanicals — proteas, banksias, native grasses and wildflowers — are printed in deep navy blue on the softest blush-pink background. The effect is like a botani...

Bold, joyful, and impossible to ignore — a design that fills a room with energy.These striking lampshades feature Red Leaf, a fabric design by Wellington-based illustrator and artist Jade Ell. Against a vivid, warm red background, an all-over pattern of rounded leaves in aqua and turquoise blue cr...

Calm, considered, and quietly striking — a design that brings the garden indoors.These beautiful lampshades feature Slate Blue Leaf, a fabric design by Wellington-based illustrator and artist Jade Ell. Against a rich slate blue background, an all-over pattern of softly rounded leaves in silver-gre...

Soft, serene, and quietly alive with the birds of Aotearoa.Choose a beautiful lampshade featuring Tauhou (Silvereye) Pale, a fabric design by Wellington-based illustrator and artist Jade Ell. On a delicate cream-white background, tauhou (silvereye) take flight through a lush canopy of native botanic...

Aotearoa's beloved tauhou (silvereye), brought to life in a fabric you'll treasure.These beautiful lampshades feature Tauhou (Silvereye), a fabric design by Wellington-based illustrator and artist Jade Ell. Against a soft, white background, tauhou dart and hover among native New Zealand botanicals �...

Moody, dramatic, and deeply rooted in the natural world of Aotearoa.This striking lampshade fabric features Fantail Dance on Midnight Black, one of the debut designs by Wellington-based illustrator and artist Jade Ell. Against a rich, inky black background, golden pīwakawaka (fantails) take flight...

A celebration of Aotearoa's native bush, handcrafted into a lampshade you'll treasure.This striking lampshade features Fantail Dance, one of the debut fabric designs by Wellington-based illustrator and artist Jade Ell. Inspired by the birdlife and native flora surrounding her Eastbourne home, Jade's...

A One-of-a-Kind Lamp Handcrafted from Reclaimed New Zealand TōtaraSalvaged from a working New Zealand farm, this singular heritage tōtara lamp carries more than a century of rural history in its grain. No two are alike — and this one will never be made again.What makes this piece truly exception...

Morris & Orkney Wilhelmina Linen Lampshade — William Morris Heritage Design, Handcrafted inBlush pink and pale orange flowers intermingle with sage and duck egg blue leaves on a warm cream background. This subtle, pastel-toned William Morris print brings a timeless elegance to any room — a beaut...

Timeless Arts & Crafts Design - Custom Made to Your SpecificationsTransform your space with our handcrafted William Morris Bachelor's Button lampshade in elegant blue and cream. This stunning Arts and Crafts design showcases flowing acanthus leaves and delicate floral motifs in soft blue tones on a...

✨ Linen Lampshades (with personality)Yes, I finally did it — I’ve gone plain.For years I’ve been loyal to bold florals and heritage prints (and I still adore them), but after so many lovely customers asked for something simple, I’ve created a collection of handcrafted plain linen lampshade...