Similarly many design experts suggest that shade s width be roughly equivalent to the visible height of the lamp base.
Standard size of lamp shade.
A lamp shade has four different measurements to note before buying.
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The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base and one third of the total height of the lamp.
Custom sizes can be requested.
Fitter size height and width.
For the height start from the lamp base u to the bottom of the rod.
In most cases your lamp shade should be roughly 2 3 the height of the lamp body.
Bottom denotes the diameter or width of the bottom of the lamp shade.
There are three important dimensions for glass shades.
The bulb holder and the rod is not included in the measurement.
These are the 3 dimensions you will see listed with most lamp shades top x bottom x slant.
This will measure a little less than the fitter size so it can fit into the shade holder of the same measurement.
Before you buy your next replacement lamp shade consult our blog for tips on how to measure a lamp shade to find the perfect size and shape.
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The harp holds the lamp shade to the lamp and is removable.
Top denotes the diameter or width if measuring a square lamp shade of the top of the lamp shade.
At 16 a little under 90 of the base.
Lamp base measurement and lamp shade measurement.
We carry a large range of shade sizes to fit your fixtures from 6 and smaller chandelier shades to oversized 18 and larger shades.
The standard sizes for the handcrafted drum shades available through rustic artistry are 12 14 and 18 diameter.
Lamp shade dimensions are typically measured as top x bottom x slant.
The side height is measured straight up and down from the top of the shade to the bottom.
Sizing a table lamp.
A fourth dimension that can also be helpful is measuring the height straight from top to bottom.
This can will be helpful with some of the rules of thumb below.
Lamp base height and lamp shade width.
To find the best size for a table lamp shade start by measuring the lamp itself by using a tape measure or ruler.
Since the lamps diameters are smaller than the desk s width they are the correct size.
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The fitter is the outer diameter of the lip which is inserted into the fixture s shade holder.
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How to determine harp size.
Measure along the slant side of the lamp shade.