
Simons Maison
Astra Pear-Shaped Shade Light Fixture
The Astra is a pear-shaped hanging lamp with a shade made of curved natural wood slats. Designed as a decorative ceiling light, it provides warm ambient illumination and projects a soft, streaked glow. It measures 17.75 inches (45 cm) in diameter and 21 inches (53 cm) in height, requires assembly, and professional electrician installation is recommended.
- Material
- Wooden lampshade
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Color
Size
Specifications
The Astra is a pear-shaped hanging lamp with curved wooden slats that radiate warmth, casting a soft streaked glow.
Requires assembly; professional installation recommended; wooden construction.
- Material
- Wooden lampshade
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 17.75x17.75x21 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Additional Attributes
- curved wooden slats
- pear-shaped
- hanging lamp
- assembly required
- installation by master electrician recommended
- radiates warmth
- soft streaked glow
Product Insights
The Astra Pear-Shaped Shade Light Fixture by Simons Maison projects a soft, striped wash upward and a gentle pool downward, creating glare-free ambient accent light ideal for dining tables or kitchen islands, though not for task illumination. Its slatted wood shade keeps the fixture visually light and warm, reading as a calm sculptural piece when unlit. However, the wood requires careful humidity control between 30-50%, protection from direct sunlight, and annual beeswaxing plus monthly olive oil polishing to prevent warping, cracking, or deterioration.
Verified claims
- Light distribution
- Projects a soft striped wash up walls and a gentle pool downward, without glare.
- Light quality
- Slats break a single bulb into a soft striped wash, casting vertical wall lines and a downward pool.
- Use case
- Designed for ambient accent lighting over dining tables or kitchen islands, not directional task illumination.
- Design aesthetic
- Slatted wood shade keeps the fixture visually light and warm; unlit it reads as a calm sculptural piece.
- Humidity requirements
- Keep indoor humidity between 30% and 50% to prevent wooden slats from warping or cracking.
- Visual weight
- Open-ribbed pendant feels visually lightweight and sculptural, adding warmth without bulk.
- Ambiance
- Slatted shade casts soft, diffuse light that reduces glare and expands perceived space.
- Maintenance
- Wood slats need 30-50% humidity, sun protection, and periodic beeswax or oil polish treatments.
- Sculptural presence
- Unlit, the natural wood pendant reads as a calm sculptural shape.
- Visual presence
- Unlit sculptural object; airy look fits small and modern rooms.
- Material care
- Wood fixture needs stable humidity, no direct sun, and regular oiling.
- Cleaning
- Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth; avoid water and cleaning products.
- Environmental protection
- Maintain humidity between 30-50% and limit direct sunlight to prevent damage.
- Wood conditioning
- Apply a beeswax balm annually and an olive oil polish monthly for protection and hydration.
Product record
- Title
- Astra Pear-Shaped Shade Light Fixture
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 279 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A pear-shaped open-slat pendant shade made of narrow curved wooden slats suspended from a thin black cord, with a visible clear incandescent-style bulb and a black socket inside the shade.
- Shade shapePear-shaped cage formed by evenly spaced vertical curved wooden slats that widen at the body and converge at a ribbed cylindrical neck above.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high) - Slat material and finishLight natural wood finish on thin flat slats with a smooth, matte appearance and visible wood tone across all slats.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high) - Neck detailCylindrical neck above the shade made of tightly spaced vertical ribs matching the slat material and color.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Internal socket and bulbSingle clear bulb with visible filament suspended from a black socket centered inside the slatted shade; bulb emits warm light.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.26 · w 0.06 · h 0.14 (high) - Suspension cordThin black cord runs vertically from the ceiling into the top of the shade, visually narrow and straight.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.01 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the pendant installed over a round wooden table with four upholstered chairs, a decorative bowl and folded napkin on the table, a tall window with blurred outdoor foliage, and soft natural lighting.
- Table visibleRound light wood dining table directly under the pendant, visible tabletop surface with a centered shallow bowl and folded cloth napkin to the right.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - ChairsFour upholstered dining chairs with light cream textured fabric and wooden legs surrounding the table; partial views of seats and backs visible.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Window and backgroundTall vertical window behind the pendant on the left side showing heavily blurred outdoor foliage and soft bokeh; light from the window illuminates the scene.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.60 (high) - Wall finishSmooth light beige or off-white plaster wall to the right of the window with subtle tonal variation and soft shadows.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.70 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft natural ambient light from the window produces gentle diffused shadows under the table and chairs and a mild highlight on the wooden slats.
Colors
light natural wood· shade slats and neck#C3AC94matte black· socket and cord#552906warm amber· exposed bulb glass and filament glow#EAC39D- Shade shapePear-shaped cage formed by evenly spaced vertical curved wooden slats that widen at the body and converge at a ribbed cylindrical neck above.
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Product
Two pear-shaped pendant shades made from evenly spaced vertical wooden slats suspended by thin black cords; exposed decorative filament bulbs hang at the center of each shade and a round black ceiling canopy is visible.
- Shade geometryPear-shaped cage formed by many evenly spaced vertical wooden slats that curve outward from a narrow cylindrical top to a rounded wider midsection then taper slightly toward the open bottom.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.13 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.46 (high) - Exposed bulbVisible decorative filament-style bulb suspended in the center of each wooden-slat shade, clearly visible through the slats.
2 regions
x 0.55 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.23 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Shade top collarNarrow cylindrical top section composed of closely spaced vertical slats forming a ribbed collar where the cord attaches.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.10 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Suspension cord and canopyThin black cord descends from a small round black ceiling canopy to the top of each shade.
2 regions
x 0.51 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.02 · w 0.08 · h 0.14 (high) - Wood finishLight natural wood tone with a smooth, matte appearance on all visible slats.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.13 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Kitchen lifestyle scene showing the pendants over a white island with a stainless faucet, wood cabinetry and marble backsplash; window and a bowl of persimmons are visible. Lighting is soft and natural with mild shadows.
- SettingInterior kitchen scene with white countertop island in the foreground and wood-paneled cabinets on the back wall.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.46 · w 1.00 · h 0.54 (high) - Sink and faucetUndermount sink with a high-arc stainless faucet mounted on the island directly below the central pendant.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Fruit bowl propCeramic bowl containing several orange persimmons placed on the right front corner of the countertop.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.80 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Window and outdoor viewLarge window at left edge showing partial outdoor balcony and soft daylight entering the scene.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high) - Backsplash materialLight-colored marble or marble-like backsplash visible behind the stove area.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse daylight combined with warm light from the bulbs produces mild soft shadows on the ceiling and countertop.
Colors
light natural wood· wooden slats#AB9D8Cmatte black· suspension cord and ceiling canopywarm amber· exposed bulb glass and filament#AB7B53- Shade geometryPear-shaped cage formed by many evenly spaced vertical wooden slats that curve outward from a narrow cylindrical top to a rounded wider midsection then taper slightly toward the open bottom.