Scallop Empire Silk Lampshades

The Silk Empire lampshade is one of the oldest lampshade designs, and can be considered the “workhorse” of all lampshade styles. The Scalloped Silk Empire lampshade is a variation – a fancy variation – to the traditional Silk Empire lampshade. Dimensionally, the Scalloped Silk Empire lampshade is similar to the traditional Silk Empire lampshade – the only difference being the Scalloped Silk Empire lampshade is longer than the same sized Silk Empire counterpart. But, the Scalloped Silk Empire lampshade is designed with a series of rounded, convex projections – scallops – that form a decorative edge on the top and bottom of the lampshade frame. Both Silk Empire lampshades exhibit a straight line from the top of the lampshade to the bottom of the shade or the bottom of the scallops. The Scalloped Silk Empire lampshades are useful on a wide variety of table and floor lamps including those with a Victorian or whimsical flair.