Different Types Of Lamp Shade Fittings

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Different types of lamp shade fittings.

There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings. Round shapes include oval lamp shades cone lamp shades and drum lamp shades. The spider or standard assembly is the most conventional consisting of multiple spokes positioned at the top of the shade that meet at a central point which attaches to the harp. This common option has three prongs that meet at the center of the shade.

This duplex fitting is normally fitted to lampshades bigger than 12 inches in diameter. There are three types of lamp fitters. Lamp shade attachment types spider attachment. If you are not as concerned about how the lamp assists you in your daily activities you may prefer to make a choice purely for decorative reasons.

Spider and washer with harp this is the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamp shades. Different types of lamp shades correlate to different functions for practical purposes be it sitting nearby at a distance or as an ambient light source. Types of lamp fitters. Clip on fitting spider fitting uno fitting and screw on fitting.

When replacing a lamp shade you will want to find a new shade with the same type of fitting. A spider fitter rests in a threaded assembly on the top of a lamp and the lamp shade is secured by a. 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. Lamp shade fittings the fitting on a lamp shade determines how the shade attaches to the lamp.

Double sided tape will explain later 1 4 double fold bias tape. It comes in two varieties. The three most common types of lampshade assemblies are. These shade shapes are ideal for placement over a table or on a tall floor lamp.

Spider uno and clip on see diagram. Spider fittings uno fittings and clip on fittings. Spider clip on and uno. Two lampshades my old one and a slightly bigger new one.

Many lamps are configured in such a way that you ll have to remove the bulb to attach the lamp shade. The harp attaches to the lamp base and the spider fitting sits on top of the harp and is often secured with a finial that screws onto the top of the harp. Spider fittings are the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamps and are used with harps. Round lamp shades direct most of the lamp s light out through the top and bottom of the shade providing focused and ambient light.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 10. These lampshade carriers come in various sizes. This center point is where the fitter attaches to the top of a harp a metal u shaped wiring that protects the actual lightbulb. There are four main types.