Different Size Lamp Shade Fittings

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Different size lamp shade fittings.

We carry a large range of shade sizes to fit your fixtures from 6 and smaller chandelier shades to oversized 18 and larger shades. Spider fitters are the most common type for table and floor lamp shades. Uno shade fitters on the other hand is typically used in smaller lamps. Spider and washer with harp this is the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamp shades.

This duplex fitting is normally fitted to lampshades bigger than 12 inches in diameter. A fitter is a component that is used to attach the lampshade to the body. Lamp shade fittings include spider washer uno euro nord regular clip and candle clip. 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.

Spider fittings uno fittings and clip on fittings. First measure the base and height of your lamp. The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base and one third of the total height of the lamp. 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.

So for a 6 inch lamp base the shade should be at. Next you need to decide on the type of shade fitting you need. It comes in two varieties. Here the four measurements you will need to take before buying a new lamp shade.

Uno shade fitters you will typically find this fitter on smaller table lamps. Industry standard 1 2 washer and for specific applications standard 1 2 washer with a cut out. There are three types of fitters and these are spider fitters uno fitters and clip on fitters. Top denotes the diameter or width if measuring a square lamp shade of the top of the lamp shade.

It comes in two varieties. Lamp shade dimensions are typically measured as top x bottom x slant. Because the shade attaches directly to. Bottom denotes the diameter or width of the bottom of the lamp shade.

These lampshade carriers come in various sizes. A lamp shade has four different measurements to note before buying. We also carry replacement glass shades for bath lights and island chandeliers.