String Lampshade Shape, Size & Fittings Guide
Lampshades come in a range of shapes, sizes and a number of fittings. So we’re often asked what will work best?
To help see which size, shape and fitting is right for you scroll down for some handy measurements and uses to point you in the right direction.
Please feel free to get in touch if you can’t find what you are looking for or if you have any questions.
Standard Lampshades
Candle Clip
The smallest of our lampshades, these lampshades simply slot on top of a candle-shape bulb and are ready to go!
These are the perfect size for wall mounted lights, chandeliers or a petite table lamp. They also work great with bulb holder lamps.
6” - T 8cm x B 15cm x H 11cm
Tapered
The tapered shades are an elegant longer shade that comes in two sizes.
The 6” shades are perfect for traditional arm wall lights and come in both a pendent and gimbal fitting. The 8” shades come in a pendent fitting and are great for a statement kitchen pendent lights.
6” - T 10cm x B 15cm x H 15cm - Pendent or Gimbal Fitting
8” - T 12.5cm x B 20cm x H 18cm - Pendent Fitting
French Drum
These classic shaped frames, with a gentle slope come in a range of sizes to suit most table and floor lamp bases. All our French Drum frames can also be used as a pendent as they have a reversible gimbal or duplex fitting.
The 8” and 10” sizes are perfect for a small table lamp for a cosy corner. The 12” works great for a medium table lamp. The 14” and 16” are great for a statement large table or floor lamp. Finally our largest 18” is perfect for a XL lamp or statement ceiling pendent.
8” - T 13.5cm x B 20cm x H 15cm - Reversible Gimbal
10” - T 18cm x B 25cm x H 17cm - Reversible Gimbal
12” - T 20cm x B 30cm x H 19cm - Duplex Fitting
14” - T 25cm x B 35cm x H 23cm - Duplex Fitting
16” - T 30cm x B 40cm x H 27cm - Duplex Fitting
18” - T 35cm x B 45cm x H 32cm - Duplex Fitting
Specialty Lampshades
Petite Petal
Our signature petal lampshades have a versatile candle clip so can simply slot on top of a candle-shape bulb and are ready to go!
As they are extreme shaped shades they have a very shallow finish so work best with lamps that have a nice metal bulb holder or a small E14 holder.
They work best with small wide based table lamps or taller thin lamps between 20cm-35cm to give a statement look.
10” - T 7cm x B 25cm x H 11.5cm
Carousel
Make a statement with our largest shade the Carousel frame, which comes with a duplex fitting.
These look best hung from a high ceiling, or hung lower over a bed or dining table to bring some drama to your space.
20” - T 12cm x B 50cm x H 13cm
Lampshade Fittings
Lampshade Spider
For a ceiling pendent.
Used with a duplex shade fitting, this spider can be attached securely to your ceiling pendent and then you simply hang the shade onto the spider legs.
Shade Carrier
For a table or floor lamp.
Used with a duplex shade fitting, the lampshade carrier attaches securely to your lamp base so your lampshade can simply be placed on top.
We provide these in various sizes.
Reducer Ring
All our lampshades are fitted with a removable UK reducer ring, so the lamps can be used for both EU and UK sized lamps.