The most versatile of lamp shade styles, a drum lamp shade is symmetric and cylindrical, perfectly round and with identical top and bottom openings. Drum lamp shades can also be used on everything from table lamps or desk lamps, to ceiling lights or floor lights a truly versatile choice.
What are the 3 types of lampshades?
The three most common types of lampshade assemblies are: Spider, Uno and Clip-on (see diagram).
What are the different types of lamp shade holders?
Types of Lamp Shade Fitters 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. Spider fitters sit atop the lamp's harp (the U-shaped metal part of a lamp that fits around and protects the light bulb).
What is spider lamp shade?
The spider lamp shade is the most common type of fitter for table and floor lamp shades. Spider fitters sit atop the lamp's harp (the U-shaped metal part of a lamp that fits around and protects the light bulb). Once placed on top of the harp, spider fitters are secured to the lamp by a finial.
How do I know what kind of lampshade I need?
The shade should be about two-thirds the height of your lamp base. For the right lamp shade width, measure your lamp base and multiply by two. The widest part of your shade should be at least a half-inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side.
What are the parts of a lampshade called?
- Lampshade Frame Forms the Shape.
- Lampshade Fabric Adds Style.
- The Lampshade Lining Affects the Light.
- The Fitter Matters Most.
What are the two types of lamp shades?
- Spider Fitter Shades. The spider lamp shade is the most common type of fitter for table and floor lamp shades.
- Clip-On Fitter Shades. As the name suggests, clip-on lamp shade fitters attach directly onto the light bulb with no additional hardware.
- Uno Fitter Shades.
Can you put any lampshade on any lamp?
Mixing and matching your lamp bases with different shades allows you to create a personalized design for your space. In most cases, the type of fitter is not interchangeable, so be sure to match the shade attachment to a compatible lamp base.
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.