So we called this Rubic because there is one single brass square at the apex of this fitting, which, at a stretch, is resonant of the Rubik’s cube, after it's been levered apart in a desperate attempt to solve it! Whatever the etymology, the shape works - understated, classical, solid and very smart. Point it up or down. Protrudes only 14cm from the wall so excellent for smaller spaces. Class.

We spend hours messing around with lampshades, trying all sorts of new and wondrous materials to see how they transmit light through them. And in our opinion, there isn't much that beats a humble rattan lampshade for casting a beguiling glow. The light pools warmly beneath but it also sneaks out gently through the little gaps in the weave. Beautiful it is, we thinks.