ABOUT GLASS LAMP SHADES

An enormous variety of glass lamp shades are manufactured, both as new products and as replacement parts for antique lamps. Designs are based on glass lamp shades used for both gas and early electric lamps.

Types of glass lamps shade include: Cased Glass Lamp Shades, Embossed Glass Lamp Shades, Torchiere Shades, Gas Shades, Hand Decorated Glass Lamp Shades, Ball Shades, Dome & Hanging Shades, Early Electric Style Shades, Panlight Shades, Plain Opan Glass Lamp Shades, School House & Pendant Glass Lamp Shades, Mini Shades, Chimneys, and Hurricane Shades.

A popular type of glass lamp shade is the Tiffany Lamp shade. Tiffany Lamps were originally designed in the studio of Louis Comfort Tiffany, the son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, who co-founded the famous New York jewellery store of the same name. They have a stained glass shade, the pieces of colored and stained glass being soldered together using copper foil.

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LEADING USA GLASS LAMP SHADE SUPPLIERS

The following leading glass lamp shade suppliers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of glass lamp shades, including online catalogs, designs, colors and materials for glass lamp shades.

Lamp Glass: Glass Lamp Shades. Lamp Glass, based in Arlington, Massachusetts, is a leading supplier of replacement glass lamp shades. It opened its retail store in 1982, and has been selling via mail order since 1992. It started its online store in 1998. In 2000 it closed its retail location, and has since sold only online. It carries hundreds of style of glass lamp shade in stock, including Student Shades, Gone-with-the-Wind Globes, Chimneys, Hurricanes, Banker's Shades, Torchier Shades, and Cased Glass Lamp Shades. It also supplies Faux Alabaster and Neckless Glass Lamp Shades.

Antique Lamp Supply: Glass Lamp Shades. Antique Lamp Supply, based in McMinnville, Tennessee, is a specialist manufacturer of early style lamps and lamp arts for the repair and restoration of antique lamps. It specializes in replacement glass lamp globes and lamp glass, including crystal prisms and chandelier parts, glass lamp chimneys, and glass lamp shades for all antique types of light including Arts & Crafts lamps. The product range ncludes Plain Opal Glass Lamp Shades, Hand Painted Glass Lamp Shades, and School House, Pendant, and Newel Post Glass Lamp Shades.

TiffanyLamps.com: Tiffany Glass Lamp Shades. TiffanyLamps.com is an online retailer specializing in Tiffany Lamps including Tiffany glass lamp shades. Its website is divided into: Tiffany Table Lamps, Tiffany Floor Lamps, Ceiling Fixtures, Tiffany Chandeliers, Tiffany Sconces, Billiard Lamps, Tiffany Pendants, Accents & Figurines, Tiffany Vanity Lights, Ceiling Fans & Lights, Tiffany Buffet Lamps, Outdoor Lighting, Fireplace Screens, and Stained Glass Windows. The product range includes Dragonfly Tiffany lamps, Mission Style Tiffany Lamps, and Museum Quality Tiffany Lamps.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO GLASS LAMP SHADES

American Lighting Association

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

Lamp Recycling Organization

Lighting Controls Association

Lighting Research Center

Lighting Resource

Light Right Consortium

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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