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The oval lampshade has a closed ovular form where the width of the lampshade is greater than the depth (back to front) of the lampshade.   We use oval lampshades in two different situations.  The first is when the base of the lamp has an oval shape – I often select a shade whose shape reflects the shape of the lamp base.  The second situation in which I will fit an oval shade to a lamp is when the lamp is going into a tight space; perhaps in an entry way where the depth of the table and the space is limited, or a lamp for the top of a roll top desk, or when the lamp is going into a corner.

Oval lampshades come in a variety of “flavors”.  We carry “drum” ovals – those oval lampshades whose top and bottom diameters are nearly the same.  The Regina Andrews Oval Crystal Segmented lamp below is a good example of the oval drum lampshade.

Another favorite type of oval lampshade is an oval bell lampshade.  The oval bell lampshade is a traditional type of lampshade, as you will see on this lamp from Wildwood.

We see a lot of desk lamps in the store in need of new shades.  I have a particular fondness for the combination of black and brass.  This small, traditional “Twin Candle Desk Lamp” from Wildwood looks fabulous with a short, black oval lampshade.

Another traditional oval lampshade style is the inverted corner oval.  The inverted corner oval is only available as a silk lampshade – built on a frame – and is a perfect accompaniment to this Chinese style lamp from East Enterprise.

One more contemporary style oval lampshades is the “race-track” oval.  The race-track oval has a much wider diameter at the bottom than at the top – typically about 3-1; it can also be a relatively short lampshade.

Take a look at your lamp, and if it has an oval shape, you might consider one of the many oval lampshade styles we offer.

 

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