A fitter is the mechanism by which the lampshade “attaches” to the lamp. The six most common types of fitters for a lampshade are the washer, the washer with reflector bends, the clip for a standard light bulb, the clip for a small, chandelier type of lampshade, the threaded Uno, and the Chimney: The washer […]
Finding the right lampshade for a lamp is like finding the right blouse for a pair of pants. You need to keep in mind color, cut and style to form the perfect ensemble. And with any outfit, the jewelry is the “finishing touch”. I consider finials the jewelry of a lamp’s outfit. And, as with
Click here to learn more about our rectangle lampshades. We don’t see as many lamps which feature a rectangular shape, but when one comes into the store, we are ready! There are many variations on the rectangle – some traditional, and others more contemporary, clean lines. The key feature of the rectangle is the greater
The difference between a good lampshade and a great lampshade for your lamp can be a small one…but your choice can often have a tremendous impact on your décor. The lampshade you chose can make an ordinary lamp – and room – extra-ordinary. This photo above is and oldie (pulled it from the archives) from
Click here to learn more about our wide variety of hardback lampshades. This week, some of our interesting shading projects have been a set of wooden spindles from an old weaving machine converted into lamps, a large (very large) glass bottle that we converted into a lamp in our workshop, and a carved Chinese figure
Click here to consider our wide variety of empire lampshades. The empire lampshade is one of the oldest lampshade designs, and even today, is what I consider the “workhorse” lampshade style. As the largest retailer of lampshades – new and replacement – in New England, we sell A LOT of lampshades! And, the most
There are as many styles of pleated lampshades as there are styles and sizes of lampshades…too many to count! We are going to give you an overview of lampshade pleats – starting with silk lampshades and moving to the hardback shades. The first general category of silk pleats is the Box Pleat, which seems to
Harps are a critical piece of hardware for fitting a lampshade to a lamp; select the right size harp and the shade will fit the lamp perfectly; too tall a harp and the socket is exposed; too short a harp, and the top part of the lamp is hidden. So…. What is a harp?! Harps
Click here to learn more about our nautical and ski chart lampshades. One of the best parts of my job is creating custom lamps and lampshades that illustrate a special moment in someone’s life or even a personal journey. Many of these types of requests have come through our doors. For example, there was a
Are some of your lampshades starting to look tattered and torn? We always have a display in our spring time window that includes some of the shades “turned-in” by our customers in exchange for a new fresh shade! Our window display always brings laughter and smiles to the many people walking by our shop each day.
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We have found that bathroom lighting is often neglected….until you try to apply makeup or shave, and then you realize you don’t have the right light. The bathroom is increasingly becoming a place to relax and recharge, and when lighting is selected with thought, it’s a wonderful reward and indulgence for the homeowner. – Vanity
So, what is a cylinder lampshade?? Very simply, it is a very tall / very long drum lampshade. We have written about drum lampshades, and how they have made a big splash and re-entry into our interior décor’s in the last 5 years. While the resurgence of the cylinder has not been as significant,
