Opal Student Shade, Flat top

Opal Student Lampshades offer simplicity to smaller lamps. The minimalist appearance and neutral white milk glass harmonizes with most interiors. These classic white lampshades look great lit or unlit. When lit, opal glass glows, providing bright illumination. Made in America.

Opal Student Lampshades

• Fitter: 7"
• Height: 5-1/2"
• Use with a glass lamp chimney

These glass lamp shades are made in the traditional manner that was used by American manufacturers from the 1800s into the 1900s. They are handblown in a mold by skilled craftsmen. In this historic process two lampshades are blown together as one unit. The center of this unit is then cut in half thereby creating 2 individual shades. Cutting them apart creates a slightly rough base, this is not a flaw. As this process uses authentic glass blowing techniques the glass may exhibit minor imperfections representative of old glass. Glass-thickness can slightly vary, mildly affecting size and weight of lampshade. If needing a pair please order together to assure match. Each shade receives hand-painted pink rosebud detailing, then undergoes a secondary firing to permanently set the decoration. Glossy finish. These shades are uniquely American made.

Install information on 7" lamp shades

• Use this shade style with a shade ring, tripod or spider for support.
• The support portion of the shade-holder should correspond to the shade's fitter size.
• Shade-fitter size is the outside diameter of the lampshade base. It is typically slightly less than 7" and often varies from shade to shade as shades are created by hand.
• This 7" size is commonly seen on 8" - 9" height lamp bases.