Black Parchment Lampshades, 14 inch

Harp Lamp Shade

• Fitter type: Harp
• Typically used on lamp bases 12" or taller
• 14" Bottom
• 7" Top
• 12" Side

Black Parchment Lampshades add an understated elegance to table lamps. Distinguished square bell shape is a great complement to lamps with a square base. 

These parchment lampshades are produced on a sturdy, rust resistant metal frame. The frame has a small ring, at top of shade, to sit on harp post. Exterior of frame is covered with parchment paper. The paper is stabilized and strengthened with a striking and reflective gold lining. To complete the appearance a gold taped binding is added to accent top bottom and individual sections. These harp lampshades are a vintage style. Made in USA

• smaller matching 12" Black Parchment Lampshades

Measure Harp Lamp Shades

Standardized Lamp Shades Measurements

• Top: diameter across top of shade
• Bottom:  diameter across base of shade
• Side: straight measurement of the slant-side of shade

A small 1/2" ring fitter is at center top of a harp lamp shade frame. This ring sits on post at top of harp and is secured by a lamp finial. 

Guidelines for determining which Harp Lamp Shade to select

These generalizations apply to many lamps however personal taste should be the guiding influence. 

• Height of Lamp Shade: approximately 2/3 rds height of lamp-base. (height of lamp base: distance from bottom of lamp base to base of lamp socket)
• Bottom-diameter of Lamp Shade: approximately 1”-2” less than lamp-base height. Bottom diameter should not exceed lamp-base height. 
• Lamp shade proportions should reflect lamp base proportions. For example: a short squat lamp will look best with a shade of similar proportions.
• Using the same lamp shade base shape, round or square, provides a cohesive appearance.
• If using incandescent light bulbs there should be a minimum of 3-1/2” between lamp shade and bulb to allow heat escape.
• If the preferred lampshade size is not available, it is normally best to choose a slightly larger rather than smaller size shade.
• Change harp height if the lampshade is sitting too high or low on the lamp.