Table Lamp Lamp Shade Sizes Chart

Measure the shade height along with the slant.

Table lamp lamp shade sizes chart.

We have a 17 base length so the 16 shade fits in the 15 19 range. For example on the fixture with a 16 inch base the diameter or width of the shade should not be more than 14. Don t slim down too much. This diameter of the shade should be within 2 or of the height of the lamp base.

The shade should completely cover the bulb and the attaching hardware at the top of the base. Some floor lamps or table lamps have a white globe measuring 6 10 across the top. The height of a floor lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base x 30 to 40. The floor lamp shade s height must be approximately the height of the base x30.

A floor lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 1 3 the height of the lamp. On choosing the right shade for your table top lamp. Our standard lamp shade sizes are. In most cases your lamp shade should be roughly 2 3 the height of the lamp body.

So for a 6 inch lamp base the shade should be at least 12 inches wide. And if the total height of. The shade will simply sit on top of the globe. The height of the lamp shade should equal to 65 80 of the lamp base height.

At a 27 fixture height we are under the 40 5 mark so this is a good lamp and table combo. Bedside table lamp scale. Table lamp shade s height must be approximately the height of the base x 60. You can do away with any design rule when you re looking to break the mold with a striking contemporary lamp.

Height of the shade. Many floor lamps and some desk and table lamps have a vertical rod 1 2 wide on which the shade rests. Similarly many design experts suggest that shade s width be roughly equivalent to the visible height of the lamp base. Measure shade height along the slant.

Extra small 5 x 16 x 10 recommended harp size 8 small 5 x 18 x 11 recommended harp size 8. Choose a shade with a diameter no more than 2 inches less than the base length. The height of a table lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base to bottom of socket x 60 up to 70. Overall lamp and table measurements.

27 x 1 5 40 5. Lamp base height and lamp shade width. For a balanced look a table lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 2 3 the height of the lamp. Or in other words the shade should be about 1 3 of the total height.