Textiles are what you might call an age-old material with a multitude of finishes from canvas to linen, etc. An easy material to work with and it lends itself to personalization, stitch it or pleat it to create a multitude of shapes and visual aspects. Textiles can create a soft filtered light perfect for a warm and cozy atmosphere. fabric lights are never intensely brilliant. The German firm Fraumaier proposes a number of cloth lamp shade creations, while the floor lamps from Slimsophie and Fatsophie with their very colorful lamp shades are a good choice when in the market for cheerful lighting, available in numerous styles for the home.

Lamps made of textiles are perfectly at home in a bedroom or a family room. The fabric enhances the light whether print, flowered or even striped, in funky or lively colors. It is also important to note the fabric finishes and the effects. Take velvet for example, it is known for its soft touch while polyester, a material much used for its light resistance, does not have the same feel. The marvelous fabric pendant lamp Albedo from Fontana Arte is a genuine flower all lit up. This surprising lamp shade is made of fabric that has been cut by laser reproducing the honeycombed shape of a flower in a magical comfy atmosphere, a very unique product.

On the other side of the spectrum, the Hat pendant light from Eno Studio made of felt radiates warmth in a room. Thick padded felt is a material that can entirely redecorate a bedroom.