Rectangular Linen Shade | 16 and 18 Inch Widths in 100 Percent Linen
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| Fabric | 100% linen |
|---|---|
| Form | Rectangular |
| Size C | 16 in W x 8¼ in D x 9½ in H |
| Size D | 18¼ in W x 10 in D x 11 in H |
- Measure the table as well as the lamp - width gets checked, depth rarely does. On a narrow console an 8¼ inch shade sits neatly and a 10 inch one overhangs the front edge.
- Pick the size by base height - 16 inch for a base around 22 to 26 inches, 18¼ inch for 26 to 30 inches.
- Set the long flat face parallel to the wall - a rectangular shade has a front, and at an angle the shape works against the room.
- Tighten the finial - if the lamp turns when it is switched on, the shade will not stay square to the wall.
- Consider a barrel or drum if neither size fits - rectangular proportions only work across a narrow range.
- Dust from the top down and treat marks with a dry sponge.
Four flat planes instead of a circle
A 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.
That is why rectangular shades turn up on console tables, hall tables and anywhere a lamp sits with its back to the wall.
The two sizes
| Size | Dimensions | Suits a base of |
|---|---|---|
| C | 16 in W x 8¼ in D x 9½ in H | Around 22 – 26 in tall |
| D | 18¼ in W x 10 in D x 11 in H | Around 26 – 30 in tall |
Specification
| Fabric | 100% linen |
| Form | Rectangular |
| Sizes | Two |
Depth is the measurement people forget
Width 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.
Line it up with the wall
A 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.
Two sizes is deliberate
This 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.
Related
See our barrel linen shades for round bases and table lamps to pair them with.
