What are the different types of lamp shade fittings?

There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings: spider fittings, uno fittings, and clip-on fittings: Spider Fittings: Spider fittings are the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamps and are used with harps.

What is a UNO lamp shade?

An uno lamp shade is a type of shade that fits onto a lamp socket with an uno fitter. The uno fitter has arms radiating outward attached to the inside edges of the shade that support a hollow round piece that slides over the socket.

Do all lampshades fit all lamps?

If you are unsure of what shape lamp shade to choose, match the shape of the lamp shade to the shape of either the lamp or the lamp base. A good lamp shade will cover all of a lamp’s hardware. For a balanced look, a table lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 2/3 the height of the lamp.

How do you attach a lampshade?

How to Change a Lampshade
  1. Unplug your lamp at the electrical outlet.
  2. Remove the current shade and harp by unscrewing the finial, removing the shade, and squeezing the harp out of the saddle.
  3. Squeeze the new harp into the saddle.
  4. Add your new shade and screw on the finial to secure it.

What is the part that holds the lamp shade called?

A lamp harp is the component of a lamp to which the lamp shade is attached. It typically comes in two separate parts, a saddle which is fastened under the lamp socket, and the harp itself which consist of a lightweight frame attached to the saddle at its lower end and extending upwards to a point above the bulb.

What is a shade Gimble?

The lamp shade carrier (also known as a lamp shade support or gimble) is designed for the purpose of holding the lamp shade in place when the lamp shade in question has the large duplex 11 cm ring fitting.

What is a reversible Gimble?

What is a reversible gimble? A gimble is the inside ring of the lamp that connects it to a fitting. If the gimble is reversible, it can be hung from a bulb holder or reversed to use on a table or floor lamp base.

How can I make my lampshade sit higher?

The above lampshade is sitting at the perfect height. Shade height can be adjusted up or down by swapping the harp for a taller or shorter one, or you can add risers to the existing harp – but often if a shade is too small for the lamp, no amount of adjusting will make it cover the hardware.

What is a spider lamp shade attachment?

A lampshade spider consists of metal arms that attach to the inside top rim of the lampshade and join in the center to a hollow round metal disc that looks like a washer. Spider fittings are also called “washer fittings.”

What are the two types of lamp shades?

There are basic lamp base types: round, square or angular and candlestick. In general, follow these designer rules for pairing a lamp shade with a base: Round bases: Pairs well with round or hexagonal shades. Square or angular bases: Pairs well with square or rectangular shades.

Why are lamp shades so expensive?

Several reasons, not the least of which is shipping costs and corrugated. It takes a lot of cardboard to protect shades during shipment. Furthermore they take up a tremendous amount of room, and shippers charge based on size for shipments that don’t weigh a lot. It can be crazy expensive.

What is a hardback lamp shade?

So, what is a hardback lampshade? Hardback shades are made by laminating a fabric or paper onto a plastic liner. Each shade has a top ring and a bottom ring, and the laminated fabric is manufactured to attach to each ring, and then glued on one or more sides, forming the seam.

What type of lamp shade gives the most light?

White shades are best at lighting an entire room, while darker ones tend to funnel the light and make a more dramatic statement. When it comes to fabric, follow the generally accepted truths that silk is more formal than linen, textured materials or parchment shades.

What is an empire style lamp shade?

In general, the empire style is one in which the top diameter of the lampshade is about ½ of the diameter of the bottom of the lampshade; the style exhibits a straight, gentle slope from the top of the lampshade to the bottom of the shade.

How do you make a classic frustum shape of an empire lampshade?

In case you weren’t aware, an empire shade is a classic ‘frustum‘ shaped shade, a shape that is created by taking the top off a cone with the cut made parallel to the base. Drum shades look more contemporary and are cylindrical in appearance, rather like a musical drum.

How do you measure for a lampshade for a floor lamp?

For floor lamps, the height of the shade should be between 30% and 50% of the height of the lamp base. For example, a floor lamp base that’s 60 inches high should have a lampshade between 18 and 30 inches in height.

What color should my lamp shades be?

Make sure your lamp shade is the right size. Generally you want your lamp shade to be about 3/4 of the height of your lamp. Don’t choose a shade that’s too small. Your lamp shade should be WIDER than your lamp.

Are lamp shades universal?

Types of Lamp Shade Fitters

Fitters are not interchangeable, so be sure to use a shade with the correct fitter for your lamp. There are the three common fitters: Spider, Clip-On, and Uno. The spider lamp shade is the most common type of fitter for table and floor lamp shades.

What size is a standard lamp shade?

Floor lamps or standard lamps normally require a much larger shade, 18″, 20″ or 22″ in diameter are the usual sizes. It is also important to make sure the shade sits at the correct height on a floor lamp. As a rule of thumb the bottom of the shade should just cover the lamp holder when looking at eye level.