Different Size Lamp Shade Fittings

Top denotes the diameter or width if measuring a square lamp shade of the top of the lamp shade.

Different size lamp shade fittings.

These lampshade carriers come in various sizes. Here the four measurements you will need to take before buying a new lamp shade. Spider and washer with harp this is the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamp shades. Uno shade fitters you will typically find this fitter on smaller table lamps.

We carry a large range of shade sizes to fit your fixtures from 6 and smaller chandelier shades to oversized 18 and larger shades. We also carry replacement glass shades for bath lights and island chandeliers. Lamp shade fittings include spider washer uno euro nord regular clip and candle clip. First measure the base and height of your lamp.

Lamp shade dimensions are typically measured as top x bottom x slant. A fitter is a component that is used to attach the lampshade to the body. The idea of this is so you can just lift the lampshade off its base without unscrewing the bulb holder making it easier for cleaning purposes etc. The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base and one third of the total height of the lamp.

Spider fitters with harp this is the most common type of fitter for table and floor lamp shades. So for a 6 inch lamp base the shade should be at. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 10. Bottom denotes the diameter or width of the bottom of the lamp shade.

Uno shade fitters on the other hand is typically used in smaller lamps. Because the shade attaches directly to. Spider attachment a spider fitter rests in a threaded assembly on the top of a lamp and the lamp shade is secured by a so called finial. A lamp shade has four different measurements to note before buying.

There are three types of fitters and these are spider fitters uno fitters and clip on fitters. Next you need to decide on the type of shade fitting you need. There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings. It comes in two varieties.

Spider fittings uno fittings and clip on fittings. Industry standard 1 2 washer and for specific applications standard 1 2 washer with a cut out. These shades come in sizes that range from 7 inches to 1 foot at the top and its width often determines its depth.