Amber Mica Uno Lampshades

Threaded Uno Lamp Shade

Natural Mica Lamp Shades  Base: 12"  Top: 7"  Side: 7-7/8" Fitter Type: UNO Ring Fitter: 1-1/4" inside diameter Fitter Recessed: 1" Use with: uno lamp socket For best compatibility, purchase shade & socket together

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Amber Mica Lampshades offer a refined natural look, showcasing distinctive mineral patterns. The pleasing organic appearance displays unique mineral patterns. This shade is a favorite from the Arts and Crafts era. When illuminated, these lampshades emit a gentle, semi-transparent glow.  Yet the downward-light uno shades are most known for, shines a bright light downward making it useful for task lighting.

Our Amber Mica Lampshades use a centuries-old technique of laminating mica flakes and crystals together with shellac or resin. These naturally occurring minerals come in various colors. They are known for being heat-resistant and non-conductive, making them perfect for use in lighting. Once made, these mica sheets are carefully wrapped around a rust-resistant, brown metal frame, with the top, bottom, and sides bound in dark brown. Fitter type is: uno.

Compatibility between Bridge Lamp-shade and Lamp-socket

• Uno-threads, on new and old lamp sockets, can vary slightly.
• Most sockets and shades will thread together, however occasionally the threading on some sockets is not compatible.
• To insure compatibility, between threads on uno lamp shade and threads on. uno socket, it is best to purchase socket and lamp shade together.

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• Large 19" Amber Mica Harp/Reflector Lamp Shade

Install: Uno Lampshades for Bridge Lamps

Uno lampshades are used on lamps where shade hangs down from a lamp-arm. They are referred to as bridge lamp shades.

• Bridge lamp shades have a 1-1/4" threaded ring at top center of shade.
• Lamp requires a uno threaded socket.
• Attach shade to lamp by screwing: threaded shade ring onto uno threaded lamp socket. 
• Socket-switch is at top of shade for easy access.
• Socket-swivel enables positioning of uno lampshades. Light is easily directed downward onto task surface.