Abacus Construction Index
USA: Lamp Shades: Lamp Shade Manufacturers
ABOUT LAMP SHADES
Online retailers supply a wide range of lamp shades, for new lamps and as replacement parts. The three main characteristics of lamp shades are size, shape, color, and material.
Sizes range from large lampshades for floor lamps and ceiling fittings, to small lamp shades for sconces and chandeliers. Popular lamp shade shapes include: Bell, Square, Coolie, Drum, Empire, and Hexagon. A wide variety of colors is availble, including white, off-white, cream and eggshell. Materials include: Silk, Linen, Pleated, Parchment, Faux Leather, Cotton, and String.
Glass lamp shades are also available, with some online retailers specializing exclusively in glass lamp shades. These are available for new lamps and also as replacement parts for antique lamps. Designs include Tiffany stained glass lamp shades. Please see also our Product Guide on Glass Lamp Shades.
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LEADING USA LAMP SHADE SUPPLIERS
The following leading lamp shade suppliers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of lamp shades, including online catalogs, designs, colors and materials for lamp shades.
Brown's Lamp Shades. Brown's Lampshades, a leading online retailer of lamp shades, was established in Zionsville, Indiana, in 1945. David Brown, known as 'The Lampshade Guy', enjoys helping people select the right shade for their lamp. He is pleased to answer lamp shade questions at any time. The product range covers lamp shades for table, floor, chandelier, and swing arm lamps. Shapes include: Drum, Coolie, Empire, Square, Bell and Hexagon. Materials include: Shantung Silk, Pleated, Faux Leather, Cotton, Parchment, String, Linen, Raw Silk, and Black. Lamp Finial and Harps are also available.
Lamps USA: Lamp Shades. Lamps USA, a subsidiary of Home Concept, has been supplying lamps and lamp shades since 1998. Its range of hundreds of lampshades can be searched by Top Size, Bottom Size, Slant Height, Finish, and Shape. Lamp shade finishes include: Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Eggshell, Faux Leather, Gold, Gray, Green, Off-White, Red, and White. Lamp shade shapes include: Bell, Coolie, Cylinder, Drum, Empire, Floor, Glass, Oval, and Square. Lamps USA also supplies Chandelier Lampshades, Lamp Finials, Lamp Bulbs, and Lamp Harps and Fitters. The harp is the metal frame that holds up the lamp shade.
Lamp 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.
USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO LAMP SHADES
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
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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Lighting Product Guides: Antique Lamps, Christmas Lights, Christmas Tree Lights, Desk Lamps, Exterior Lights, Fiber Optic Lights, Floor Lamps, Glass Lamp Shades, Grow Lights, Lamp Shades, Lava Lamps, LED Lights, Lighting Fixtures, Neon Signs, Outdoor Lights, Patio Lights, Picture Lights, Solar Lights, Table Lamps, Tiffany Lamps, Track Lights.
Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.
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