Rectangular Linen Lamp Shade | Three Widths for Square and Oblong Bases
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| Fabric | Linen |
|---|---|
| Form | Rectangular, slight taper |
| Sizes | Three widths, 13 in / 16 in / 21 in |
- Match the shade shape to the base shape - rectangular for a square or oblong base, barrel for a round one. The base usually makes the decision for you.
- Pick the size by base height - 13 inch for a base around 18 to 20 inches tall, 16 inch for 22 to 26, 21 inch for 28 to 32.
- Line up the long sides - the long side of the shade should follow the long side of the base, not cross it.
- Check the shade hides the hardware - from any normal viewing angle you should not see the socket, the harp or the bulb.
- Check the fitting type - spider, uno and clip-on are not interchangeable whatever the size says.
- Dust from the top down - and treat marks with a dry sponge, since linen marks with water.
A rectangular shade for a rectangular base
Round 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.
Linen 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.
Specification
| Fabric | Linen |
| Form | Rectangular, slight taper |
| Sizes | Three widths |
The three sizes
| Size | Width | Suits a base of |
|---|---|---|
| C | 13 in | Around 18 – 20 in tall |
| E | 16 in | Around 22 – 26 in tall |
| I | 21 in | Around 28 – 32 in tall |
Matching it to the base
- Height — about two thirds the height of the base.
- Width — roughly twice the widest part of the base.
- Orientation — line the long side of the shade up with the long side of the base, not across it.
- Coverage — from any normal viewing angle you should not see the socket, the harp or the bulb.
Check the fitting before you order
Shades 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.
Rectangular or barrel
Rectangular 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.
Care
Dust 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.
Related
See our barrel linen shades for round bases, and table lamps to pair them with.
