Any lamp, antique or modern, needs a lamp shade. Just like table lamps, lampshades can come in a myriad of forms, limited only by imagination.
Choosing a shade to match your lamp base always comes down to personnel preference, but remember, the shade can make or break the finished look of your lamp, this is typically realised the moment you place the shade on the lamp but never dismiss a lamp because you don't like the shade.
There are several rules to follow in choosing a lampshade, the shade and lamp base should be compatible in style, in shape and in size.
The shade should look in proportion to the lamp base, this is generally considered to mean that the shade should be at least two thirds the height of the base.
The bottom rim of the shade should ideally conceal the top of the lamp base with the lamp holder and globe while still showing the decorative lamp base to full effect.
The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co specialises in an A class range of designer lamps which are ideally suited to quality silk lampshades.
The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co’s professional lampshade makers can advise you on the appropriate shade for your lamp.
The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co’s shade makers, working with pure silk, can produce classic shade to compliment your chosen lamp from its extensive range. Shades are hand sewn with pleated, box pleated, empire, square and drum shaped shades being most popular.
Their bespoke shade making service can come to the rescue when you need to replace that much loved shade that has seen better days.