Creme White Bell Lamp Shades Set of 2 Medium Shade 6.7``Top X 13``Bottom X 10``H

Measuring lamp shades for table lamps

• Measure the lamp's height from the bottom of the base to just below the bulb socket. Try to find a lampshade with a bottom width approximately equal to this measurement.
• A second factor to consider is the height, which will be somewhat affected by the shape. Consider first the shape which would be best suited to the style of lamp, because for example the height of a drum lampshade will be different to the height of an empire lamp shade.
• You'll then need to consider the height of the shade. There is usually a small "drop" from the top of the shade down to where it rests on the lamp base's fitter.
• A good height for lamp shades for table lamps is about 3/4 of the width of the shade, or 3/4 the height of the base up to the socket.
• You'll want to make sure that when the lampshade is positioned on the lamp, it will be tall enough to cover the top of the lamp fitter, and also hide the hardware, socket and part of the neck of the lamp base.

How to Match a Shade Shape to a Lamp Base

The shape of the base of your lamp has a great deal to do with the appropriate shape for its lampshade. A well-chosen shade should complement the base's profile, drawing upon shapes and angles in order for the shade to be a `continuation` of the design theme.

Different shaped lamp bases call for different shade shapes that are ideally suited to them. Consider these lamp shades for table lamps.

A base featuring a curved profile is complemented by a curved bell shade. You can see here the pattern of a curve ending in a platform is repeated from the base to the shade, albeit inverted. Bell shades match well to a curved base profile.