Simons Maison
Astra Pear-Shaped Shade Light Fixture
The Astra Pear-Shaped Shade Light Fixture is a pendant lamp featuring a pear-shaped shade formed by curved wooden slats that radiate light through open gaps, creating directional ambient lighting. This indoor hanging light measures 17.75 inches in diameter and 21 inches in height, has a natural wood finish with a black cord and socket, and requires assembly, with professional installation recommended.
- Material
- Wooden lampshade
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
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
- Curved natural wood slats break up the bulb's output 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 warm, soft, diffuse ambient 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
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Adding a warm, streaked glow to a room
Simons describes this pear-shaped pendant as radiating warmth through the gaps between its curved wooden slats once lit, casting a soft, streaked glow across walls and ceilings. The clear filament-style bulb inside emits warm light, which in the product scene combines with daylight to create mild, soft shadows. This is a merchant description of the lit effect rather than a reported customer outcome.[1,2,3]
Pendant lighting over a table or kitchen island
This pear-shaped shade light fixture is shown hanging over a round wooden dining table and over a white kitchen island in the merchant's lifestyle images, making it an option for adding pendant lighting above a table or island. Note that the lamp requires assembly, and Simons recommends installation by a master electrician.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Astra Pear-Shaped Shade Light Fixture: Choose this if you want a wood pendant with an airy, open look: curved wooden slats form a pear-shaped cage with an open bottom, and when lit the merchant describes warmth radiating through the gaps to project a soft, streaked glow across walls and ceilings, with an exposed decorative filament bulb visible at the center. The shade measures 17.75 inches (45 cm) in diameter and 21 inches (53 cm) tall, hangs from a thin black cord with a round black canopy, and comes in one size. Note that assembly is required and installation by a master electrician is recommended, so it suits shoppers prepared for that setup.[1,2,3] | Selene Wooden Shade Light Fixture: Choose this if you want a wooden slatted pendant that blends natural warmth with contemporary design, with an openwork silhouette that projects light and shadows across the space. Its low-domed shade measures 23.5 inches (60 cm) in diameter and 15.5 inches (39 cm) high, delivers 800 lumens, and leaves the central bulb and socket exposed through the slats with no inner diffuser, so the fixture suits rooms where that open, decorative look is welcome. Note that assembly is required, and installation by a master electrician is recommended.[4,5] | Selma Braided Wicker Light Fixture: Choose this if you want a large pendant with a wide, shallow 40 inch (101.5 cm) braided wicker shade in Sand, whose natural material the seller says adds a seaside touch; it is rated commercial grade, offers adjustable height, and is described by the seller as ideal for entrances, dining rooms, offices and commercial spaces. It hangs from a thin black fabric-covered cord with a flat black canopy, but you will need to supply your own LED E26 bulb (maximum 100 W, not included). It comes with a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty.[6,7,8,9] |
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.
- 02
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.