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Choosing a Glass Lamp Shade
Determine how the shade attaches to your table lamp
Glass shades must be supported by a shade holder. Each style of lamp shade has its own type of shade holder.Decide fitter size
if possible measure both the holder and the bottom diameter of the old shade. If the shade is broken just measure the holder. If the holder is missing from the lamp select a shade holder which will fit your lamp and support the type and size shade you would like.Glass is blown undersize
meaning glass shades are intentionally slightly smaller than their holder.Example: a 7" glass student shade will have a bottom diameter of 6-5/8”–6-7/8” to fit a 7" holder.
Determine how to measure a chimney
Please see How to choose a chimney.
Gas Shades
These useful shades enhance many lamp styles. Shades can be used pointing up, pointing down or at an angle on chandeliers, wall sconces and table and desk lamps. If used hanging down, holder should have set screws to secure the shade. Gas shades are often available in two sizes: 2-1/4″ fitter and 4″ fitter.
Gas Shade Holders
Holder styles: gas shade holder and ball shade holder
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Glass Student Lamp Shades
Glass student lamp shades were used on glass hurricane oil lamps, Rayo lamps, Rochester lamps and many table lamps. Shades are measured across the bottom diameter. Available in opal white and hand painted styles to match your room.
The majority of lamps have shades with a 7″ or 10″ bottom fitter. These shades are also available in: 6″, 12″ and 14″ sizes. Use with a : tripod, spider, or ring holder.
Shade holders for student shades
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Ball Shades
4″ fitter upright shades were used in the Victorian era. Ball shades are customarily used on tall banquet lamps and piano lamps. Smaller ruffled top shades are used on shorter banquet lamps and antique lamps which have a 4″shade holder. Bottom shade diameter must match the shade holder. Most shades have a 4" fitter. Height should also be considered so that the shade is proportional to the lamp.
These shades have an open, straight-sided bottom to fit a 4″ fitter shade holder.
Shade holders for ball shades
