Where to buy small lamp shades for chandelier & sconces?
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Comments (23)Shee, Your idea of using them on candles in candlesticks is a good one. I am currently making some lamps out of old brass candlesticks, and bought some shades on eBay for them. I will electrify mine, but if you can keep them straight on the top of some candles, just for a nice decor touch, why not? You'll save yourself some money, too. Check the link below for a similar idea using real candles... Your shades are beautiful. I've gotten some good buys, but never any for 50 cents! These are some of the shades I'm playing with. I've since gotten some 'springier' ones. I also did these out of barley twist candlesticks for my mantle. Here is a link that might be useful: see this at Source Perrier...See MoreHow to size shades for a chandelier?
Comments (4)Fransmom, I feel your pain - I just hate buying, trying and returning lampshades! Especially on the ones where you can't just bring it to the store. This is an excerpt from an article I found by googling "how to measure for a chandelier shade" by bluemarble222 on ebay. I would link the whole article if I knew how. Part 4 of 5: What Size Shade Should I Buy for my Chandelier or Wall Sconce? Chandelier and wall sconces typically have candle type sockets, so be sure to choose a shade that has a clip on torpedo/candle style fitter. Shades are sized based on their bottom diameter or width. The simplest way to determine the correct size shade is to measure the length of your candle cover. Candle covers usually come in standard lengths such as 2,3,4,5, and 6 inches. The length of the candle cover should approximate the bottom diameter of the shade you select. In other words, if you have a 4 inch length candle cover on your chandelier or wall sconce, you should select a 4 inch bottom diameter shade. Bulb clip fitters are usually found on small and miniature type shades that are sized for chandeliers and sconces. The torpedo clip fitters are narrower in shade and are designed for torpedo/candle shaped light bulbs. Chris...See MoreChandelier and sconce suggestions that go with these pendants?
Comments (31)Modern farmhouse with very nice LED, which I plan to try. It's like the Safavieh Iris floor lamp... not that all lighting has to match... but a few to blend yes... you'll have lots of lamps I think. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BNQ28NT/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B08BNQ28NT&pd_rd_w=7637E&pf_rd_p=7d37a48b-2b1a-4373-8c1a-bdcc5da66be9&pd_rd_wg=Gt4fI&pf_rd_r=0C2PT24P54R00G4NYETP&pd_rd_r=64f1e468-8b7f-4d34-af4e-aaa24537abe8&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFHWko2VExHSFlYUVMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5MjYxNzMxTFc1UjNFMTlVSjlJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzODA2NjUxUEg5VUI4MTNSRU5FJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==...See MoreCannot figure out replacement shades for this medusa lamp. Please help
Comments (15)@Jenna Gaggero I've built and refurbished many lamps so I've experienced this conundrum before. I have a three part answer. It's long, bear with me! I agree with Beverly, it looks like a globe shade is the proper style. You can't just buy any globe shade and expect it to work. There are so many types of attachments, it's not that simple. The main question is, how do you attach it to the base? Take the lamp into a lighting store and see if a sales rep can help you figure out shade style and exact fit. If they can't order anything for you, then you might need to take the information and shop online. Or if you know of a place in your town that builds custom lighting, take it to them for help. FIRST SUGGESTION: From the photo you posted, it looks like maybe you need something with threads inside the opening, so you simply twist it on, like this: I've shopped for small shades like this before, and had a hard time finding a US supplier. I did find this one on Amazon that might work, but check the ring size first. Or if it's not right, maybe you could contact that seller and see if they have anything else. If you're at a loss, I do find shades like this at Ali Express. They have a ton of variety, but the shipping will be super slow and you can't return it if it doesn't fit. I despise Ali Express, but sometimes I just can't find the proper part anywhere else! (Or Ebay, but it's pretty likely the seller will be shipping from China, so it's practically the same thing.) SECOND SUGGESTION: did the broken glass shades have removable brass rings, like this? then all you need to do is find the right size globe and attach those rings to them. Video here. THIRD SUGGESTION: Look for small globe shades that have openings at both ends. You reach in through the bottom and attach them with a large ring that twists around the outside of the socket (video here). So in this case, you can find a shade that fits close enough, but it's the ring that needs to be a perfect fit. This might be easier to find than my first suggestion of a closed globe. (Here are some rings in different sizes.) The shade will look a little like this, with a small opening at the top and larger one at the bottom: NOT like this one! this has a little neck that will prevent your globe from sitting flush against the curved part:...See MoreRelated Professionals
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