{"title":"Lamp Shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eA new shade changes a lamp more than a new lamp changes a room. It is also the cheapest way to bring a dated base back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the size right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree measurements decide whether a shade fits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e — about two thirds the height of the lamp base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom width\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly twice the width of the base at its widest point, and wide enough to hide the socket and harp completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop width\u003c\/strong\u003e — narrower than the bottom on most shapes; equal on a drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quick check: from any normal viewing angle, you should not be able to see the bulb or the hardware. If you can, the shade is too small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFittings — the part people get wrong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow it attaches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSits on a harp, held by a finial. The most common.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClip-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClips straight onto the bulb. Small shades and chandeliers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUno\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreads onto the socket itself. No harp needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuro \/ reflector bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeld by a ring under the socket.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck which fitting your lamp uses before you order. A spider shade will not attach to an uno lamp, whatever the size says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the material does to the light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite or ivory linen\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most light through, warm and even. The safe default.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack or dark fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — throws light up and down in two beams rather than all round. Dramatic, less practical for reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper or rice paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — very soft and diffused, lower output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal\u003c\/strong\u003e — directional only, all light down. Task lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark shade with a white lining is the best of both — it looks rich from outside and still puts usable light on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/table-lamps\"\u003etable lamps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/floor-lamps\"\u003efloor lamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barrel-linen-lamp-shade","title":"Barrel Linen Lamp Shade | Seven Sizes in White or Sand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA form that sits between a drum and a taper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drum shade has straight sides. A cone narrows towards the top and throws the light down in a tighter pool. The barrel sits between them: gently curved sides that soften the edge of the light without closing it off the way a cone does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe linen does the rest. It passes a warm, even light rather than the harder edge you get from paper or a lined shade, and the weave stays visible when the lamp is lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeven, AA through F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite or sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the size right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree measurements decide whether a shade suits the lamp:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e — about two thirds the height of the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom width\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly twice the widest part of the base, and wide enough to hide the socket and harp completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e — from any normal viewing angle you should not see the bulb or the hardware. If you can, the shade is too small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven sizes sound like a lot until you are matching an existing base. Measure the lamp before ordering rather than guessing from a photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite or sand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhite linen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSand linen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly lower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour of the light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool rooms, marble, grey, white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm rooms, oak, brass, cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShades attach in different ways — a spider fitting sits on a harp under a finial, an uno threads onto the socket, a clip-on grips the bulb. A spider shade will not attach to an uno lamp whatever the size says. Check the lamp before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft brush or a vacuum on low, working from top to bottom. Linen marks with water, so treat a stain with a dry sponge rather than a damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lamp-shades\"\u003eother lamp shades\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/table-lamps\"\u003etable lamps\u003c\/a\u003e to pair them with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"AA \/ White","offer_id":67584626458989,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-AA-WHT","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"AA \/ Sand","offer_id":67584626491757,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-AA-SND","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A \/ White","offer_id":67584626524525,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-A-WHT","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A \/ Sand","offer_id":67584626557293,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-A-SND","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B \/ White","offer_id":67584626590061,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-B-WHT","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B \/ Sand","offer_id":67584626622829,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-B-SND","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C \/ White","offer_id":67584626655597,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-C-WHT","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C \/ Sand","offer_id":67584626688365,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-C-SND","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D \/ White","offer_id":67584626721133,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-D-WHT","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D \/ Sand","offer_id":67584626753901,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-D-SND","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E \/ White","offer_id":67584626786669,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-E-WHT","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E \/ Sand","offer_id":67584626819437,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-E-SND","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"F \/ White","offer_id":67584626852205,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-F-WHT","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"F \/ Sand","offer_id":67584626884973,"sku":"ALV-SHD-BAR-F-SND","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/barrel-linen-lamp-shade-seven-sizes-in-white-or-sand-alvetto-lighting3.png?v=1790864584"},{"product_id":"rectangular-linen-lamp-shade","title":"Rectangular Linen Lamp Shade | Three Widths for Square and Oblong Bases","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA rectangular shade for a rectangular base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound shades suit round bases. On a square or rectangular lamp base, a drum shade leaves a visual mismatch that is hard to unsee once you notice it. The rectangular form solves that, and the slight taper from top to bottom narrows the pool of light without cutting it off the way a steep cone does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen keeps the light soft. The weave stays visible when the lamp is on, which is part of why linen has outlasted every other shade fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular, slight taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree widths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe three sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits a base of\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 18 – 20 in tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 22 – 26 in tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 28 – 32 in tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMatching it to the base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e — about two thirds the height of the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly twice the widest part of the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation\u003c\/strong\u003e — line the long side of the shade up with the long side of the base, not across it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — from any normal viewing angle you should not see the socket, the harp or the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the fitting before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShades attach in three different ways. A spider sits on a harp and is held by a finial. An uno threads onto the socket itself. A clip-on grips the bulb. A spider shade will not attach to an uno lamp whatever the size says, so check the lamp first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRectangular or barrel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRectangular suits a square or rectangular base, a console table, and anything against a wall where the flat face reads cleanly. A barrel suits a round base and a table you walk around. The base shape usually makes the decision for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust from top to bottom with a soft brush or a vacuum on the lowest setting. Linen marks with water, so treat a stain with a dry sponge rather than a damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lamp-shades\"\u003ebarrel linen shades\u003c\/a\u003e for round bases, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/table-lamps\"\u003etable lamps\u003c\/a\u003e to pair them with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"C — 13 inch","offer_id":67594884612461,"sku":"ALV-SHD-RECT-C","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E — 16 inch","offer_id":67594884645229,"sku":"ALV-SHD-RECT-E","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"I — 21 inch","offer_id":67594884677997,"sku":"ALV-SHD-RECT-I","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/RectangularLinenLampShadeThreeWidthsforSquareandOblongBases.png?v=1793204573"},{"product_id":"rectangular-linen-shade-two-sizes","title":"Rectangular Linen Shade | 16 and 18 Inch Widths in 100 Percent Linen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFour flat planes instead of a circle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round shade throws a soft circular wash in every direction. A rectangular one throws light in four defined planes, with a brighter band above and below and a flatter face on each side. Against a wall, that flat face reads as a straight line rather than a curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why rectangular shades turn up on console tables, hall tables and anywhere a lamp sits with its back to the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe two sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits a base of\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in W x 8¼ in D x 9½ in H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 22 – 26 in tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18¼ in W x 10 in D x 11 in H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 26 – 30 in tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% linen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDepth is the measurement people forget\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth gets checked; depth rarely does. On a narrow console table an 8¼ inch shade sits neatly and a 10 inch one overhangs the front edge. Measure the table as well as the lamp before choosing between the two sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLine it up with the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rectangular shade has a front. Set the long flat face parallel to the wall behind it, not at an angle, or the shape works against the room instead of with it. If the lamp turns when it is switched on, the finial needs tightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo sizes is deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis form comes in two sizes rather than seven because the proportions only work across a narrow range. A rectangular shade too small for its base looks pinched, and too large looks like a box on a stick. If neither size suits your lamp, a barrel or drum shade will forgive more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lamp-shades\"\u003ebarrel linen shades\u003c\/a\u003e for round bases and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/table-lamps\"\u003etable lamps\u003c\/a\u003e to pair them with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"C — 16 inch","offer_id":67594928259437,"sku":"ALV-SHD-RECT2-C","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D — 18¼ inch","offer_id":67594928292205,"sku":"ALV-SHD-RECT2-D","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"drum-linen-lamp-shade","title":"Drum Linen Lamp Shade | Straight and French Forms in Three Colours","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe shade shape that suits almost anything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drum has straight sides, the same width top and bottom. That makes it the most forgiving shape in a lamp shade: it sits correctly on a round base, a square base, a column and a bottle form, and it throws light evenly up and down rather than pooling it below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range covers two forms and three linen colours, from 6½ to 30 inches across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStraight drum or French drum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStraight drum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrench drum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlight taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReads as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern, architectural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic, softer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven up and down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly more downward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContemporary rooms, clean bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional rooms, turned bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing to the base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e — about two thirds the height of the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly twice the widest part of the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — from any normal viewing angle the socket, harp and bulb should all be hidden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a table\u003c\/strong\u003e — the shade should not overhang the table edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the lamp rather than guessing from a photograph. A shade one size too small looks pinched, while one size too large makes the base look like a stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite passes the most light and reads neutral, which suits cooler rooms, with marble, grey or white. Sand is warmer and slightly lower in output, which suits oak, brass and cream. Black passes very little light through the fabric, so almost everything goes up and down: dramatic, but plan another light source in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShades attach in three ways. A spider sits on a harp under a finial, an uno threads onto the socket, a clip-on grips the bulb. A spider shade will not fit an uno lamp whatever the diameter says. Check the lamp before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust from the top down with a soft brush or a vacuum on its lowest setting. Linen marks with water, so treat a stain with a dry sponge rather than a damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a rectangular base see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lamp-shades\"\u003erectangular linen shades\u003c\/a\u003e. For a richer finish, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lamp-shades\"\u003esilk shades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Straight Drum — White Linen \/ A","offer_id":67594970071405,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-A-WHT","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — White Linen \/ C","offer_id":67594970104173,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-C-WHT","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — White Linen \/ E","offer_id":67594970136941,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-E-WHT","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — White Linen \/ J","offer_id":67594970169709,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-J-WHT","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — Sand Linen \/ A","offer_id":67594970202477,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-A-SND","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — Sand Linen \/ C","offer_id":67594970235245,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-C-SND","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — Sand Linen \/ E","offer_id":67594970268013,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-E-SND","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — Sand Linen \/ J","offer_id":67594970300781,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-J-SND","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — Black Linen \/ A","offer_id":67594970333549,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-A-BLK","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — Black Linen \/ C","offer_id":67594970366317,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-C-BLK","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — Black Linen \/ E","offer_id":67594970399085,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-E-BLK","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Drum — Black Linen \/ J","offer_id":67594970431853,"sku":"ALV-SHD-DRM-J-BLK","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Drum — White Linen \/ B","offer_id":67594970464621,"sku":"ALV-SHD-FDR-B-WHT","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Drum — White Linen \/ D","offer_id":67594970497389,"sku":"ALV-SHD-FDR-D-WHT","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Drum — White Linen \/ F","offer_id":67594970530157,"sku":"ALV-SHD-FDR-F-WHT","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Drum — White Linen \/ K","offer_id":67594970562925,"sku":"ALV-SHD-FDR-K-WHT","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Drum — Sand Linen \/ B","offer_id":67594970595693,"sku":"ALV-SHD-FDR-B-SND","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Drum — Sand Linen \/ D","offer_id":67594970628461,"sku":"ALV-SHD-FDR-D-SND","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Drum — Sand Linen \/ F","offer_id":67594970661229,"sku":"ALV-SHD-FDR-F-SND","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Drum — Black \/ F","offer_id":67594970693997,"sku":"ALV-SHD-FDR-F-BRZ","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Drum — Black \/ I","offer_id":67594970726765,"sku":"ALV-SHD-FDR-I-BRZ","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/lamp-shades-circ-lighting-3_3.webp?v=1791997897"},{"product_id":"silk-lamp-shade","title":"Silk Lamp Shade | Drum, Square and Rectangular in White or Bronze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilk instead of linen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen has an open weave, so light passes through the fabric and the shade itself glows. Silk is tighter. Less light comes through the sides and more is pushed up and down, which gives a sharper pool on the table and a richer surface where the light does catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range covers drum, square and rectangular forms in white and bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSilk or linen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSilk\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight through the fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool on the table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrighter, more defined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSofter, wider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe shade itself\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReads as a surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoom feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocused, formal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient, relaxed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere silk is the right call\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reading lamp beside a chair, a desk lamp, a console lamp in a formal room. Anywhere the light is meant to land somewhere specific rather than fill the space. In a bedroom where the lamp is the only light, linen usually serves better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBronze is not brown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze silk reads as a warm metallic tone when lit, closer to old gold than to a brown fabric. It suits brass and antiqued bases, and it warms the light noticeably. White silk stays neutral and passes more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits a base that is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound, columnar, bottle-shaped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare or four-sided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOblong, or standing against a wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the shade shape to the base shape. A round shade on a square base leaves a mismatch that is hard to unsee once you have noticed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight about two thirds of the base, width roughly twice the widest part of the base, and nothing of the socket or harp visible from a normal viewing angle. Measure the lamp before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk is more delicate than linen. Dust with a soft brush only, working from the top down. Do not use water on it, and keep it out of direct sun, which fades silk faster than it fades linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an open weave that glows see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lamp-shades\"\u003elinen shades\u003c\/a\u003e. For table lamps to pair them with, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/table-lamps\"\u003etable lamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Drum — White Silk \/ E","offer_id":67594970759533,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-DRM-E-WHT","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drum — White Silk \/ F","offer_id":67594970792301,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-DRM-F-WHT","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drum — White Silk \/ I","offer_id":67594970825069,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-DRM-I-WHT","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drum — White Silk \/ K","offer_id":67594970857837,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-DRM-K-WHT","price":635.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drum — Black Silk \/ E","offer_id":67594970890605,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-DRM-E-BRZ","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drum — Black Silk \/ F","offer_id":67594970923373,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-DRM-F-BRZ","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drum — Black Silk \/ I","offer_id":67594970956141,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-DRM-I-BRZ","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drum — Black Silk \/ K","offer_id":67594970988909,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-DRM-K-BRZ","price":635.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square — White Silk \/ E","offer_id":67594971021677,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-SQ-E-WHT","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square — White Silk \/ F","offer_id":67594971054445,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-SQ-F-WHT","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square — White Silk \/ I","offer_id":67594971087213,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-SQ-I-WHT","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square — Black Silk \/ E","offer_id":67594971119981,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-SQ-E-BRZ","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square — Black Silk \/ F","offer_id":67594971152749,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-SQ-F-BRZ","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square — Black Silk \/ I","offer_id":67594971185517,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-SQ-I-BRZ","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular — White Silk \/ C","offer_id":67594971218285,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-RC-C-WHT","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular — White Silk \/ E","offer_id":67594971251053,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-RC-E-WHT","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular — White Silk \/ I","offer_id":67594971283821,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-RC-I-WHT","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular — White Silk \/ K","offer_id":67594971316589,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-RC-K-WHT","price":635.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular — Black Silk \/ C","offer_id":67594971349357,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-RC-C-BRZ","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular — Black Silk \/ E","offer_id":67594971382125,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-RC-E-BRZ","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular — Black Silk \/ I","offer_id":67594971414893,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-RC-I-BRZ","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular — Black Silk \/ K","offer_id":67594971447661,"sku":"ALV-SHD-SLK-RC-K-BRZ","price":635.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/lamp-shade-circ-lighting-2.webp?v=1792000807"}],"url":"https:\/\/alvettolighting.com\/collections\/lamp-shades.oembed","provider":"Alvetto Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}