Sizing Guide
FITTINGS
My lampshades will fit lamps with a Euro Light Bulb Holder 42mm (usually take an E27 light bulb) and also Australian Light Bulb Holder 29mm ( usually take a B22 or E14 light bulb).
The other lamp style which is less common here in Australia, is the lamp with a harp and finial where the lampshade is attached to the lamp base ABOVE the light bulb.
All lampshades come with a fitting ring recess of 35mm.
a fitting ring with a deeper recess is available upon request.
STYLES
Table & Floor : the lampshade has the fitting at the bottom of the shade. The lampshade is secured to the lamp on the light bulb holder (most popular lamp here in AUS). This will fit most IKEA style lamp.
Ceiling Hung: the lampshade has the fitting mounted on top of the shade. You'll also need a ceiling hung for a certain type of floor or table lamp (see pictures below). If you are still unsure, simply send me a picture of your lamp
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Harp & Finial: the lampshade is secured to the lamp through a metal harp and screwed on top with a finial. This is a USA style lamp, less common here in Australia, but I know some of you have this style of lamp.
SHAPES
If you are after a different shape, I certainly can make tapered, square, rectangle, hexagon, etc..
LININGS: Gold , Silver or Double Sided are available, remember that metallic lining are not translucent and will reflect light rather than going through the fabric on the outside.
LIGHT BULB & WATTAGE
A major factor, yet often overlooked aspect of lampshade selection is safety, specifically, heat generation in relation to shade size. Higher wattage bulbs generate greater amount of heat and require more ventilation, which mean larger or wider lampshade must be used. Very simply, the higher the wattage, the larger the shade.
All of lampshades are lined with a fire retardant material to comply with Australian fire safety standards. It is recommend that you use low energy light bulb ; 40W max. for smaller lampshades and 60W max. for larger lampshades (LED are best)