Object of Desire

Object of Desire: Textile, Alice Palmer & Co, London

Alice Palmer & Co is a bespoke lampshade brand, founded by Alice Palmer. With her playful choice of textile and the very photogenic nature of her creations, she did something quite extraordinary: She made lamp shades cool.

It is in late 2019, from the comfort of her family home in north-west London that Alice developed her handmade shades: a labour of love and creativity.

The inspiration behind her business grew step by step while redecorating her home. Alice struggled to find lampshades that were affordable, versatile, and beautiful. She always loved the homely feel that loose and frilly fabric styles can bring to a room, so she decided to make her own, finding the right frame shape she liked, sourcing the right supplier, and making some samples. Alice Palmer & Co was born.

Each of her shades showcases an exquisite fabric, often sourced during, or inspired by, her travels; From traditional British homes, colonial Caribbean villas, and Andalusian haciendas.

We are so happy to offer you a selection of her products, which will light up your home.

Triple Red Ric Rac Lampshade

From £110

Calico box pleat lampshade cover with a double red ric rac trim at the bottom and single ric rac trim at the top. Size of ric rac will increase proportionally to the size of the lampshade - more photos to come soon. Available with either a table lamp or pendant fitting. Please refer to the “Lampshade Sizes’ tab for size specifications.

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Cherry Squares Lampshade

From £105

Box pleat red cherry Ikat fabric with square design. Available in 7 different sizes - please check size guide tab for exact measurements. All shades available with a pendant or table lamp fitting.

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Green Squares Lampshade

From £105

Box pleat lampshade in green and cream cotton ikat fabric. Available with either a table lamp of box pleat fitting. Please refer to the “Lampshade Sizes’ tab for size specifications.

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Blue Lyra Ikat Lampshade

From £105

Box pleat lampshade in pretty blue and white ikat. As featured in Laura Jackson’s bedroom in the Sunday Times Style. Available in 7 different sizes - please check size guide tab for exact measurements. All shades available with a pendant or table lamp fitting.

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