Queen K Story

The Queen K story began with a bit of serendipity (and a dusty shed). My husband stumbled across an old vintage lamp base in our heritage Sydney home and tossed me a cheeky challenge: “Go on then, find the perfect shade for it.”

That’s when I went tumbling down the rabbit hole—scrolling, searching, swooning over fringed lampshades from faraway places. But instead of finding “the one,” I ended up finding an idea.

With a background in fashion—everything from women’s wear to evening gowns to swimwear—I already lived and breathed design. So I threw myself into the world of lampshade making, from classic Victorian shapes to bold modern silhouettes.

But here’s the twist: I couldn’t find fabrics that felt me. So I started designing my own. Quirky, playful, a little bit eccentric—prints that begged to be wrapped around shades and bring a spark of joy to everyday spaces.

And just like that, Queen K was born.

Today, Queen K is all about turning lighting into a statement. Think luxe fabrics, delicious trims, and prints with personality. Think vintage glamour reimagined for modern homes. Step inside our world and you’ll find lampshades and cushions that are anything but ordinary—pieces that make you smile every time you flick the switch.