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A lamp harp is the component of a lamp to which the lamp shade is attached. The shade’s internal frame (known as a spider) mounts on this rod and is secured in place by a lamp finial. Common materials for harps include brass and nickel. The most common thread size is 1/4-27.
What is a finial lamp shade?
A finial is an ornament that helps to secure the lampshade in place. Though functional, finials come in many unique varieties, doubling as a decorative feature and adding the finishing touch to your look.
What is a harp style lamp shade?
Lamp harps are the metal wire lamp part that typically mounts below the lamp socket and supports your lamp shade (see Fig. 1). The harp locks into the lamp via notched “legs” that slide into the short slotted arms of the harp base.
What is harp holder on lamp?
Most use a lamp harp to support the lamp shade. These lamps, which have a harp or 3/8″ diameter shade holder, use Harp Lamp Shades. These shades are fabricated on a wire frame. The frame has a three-wire spider, near the top of shade, with a center ring washer.
What are the 3 types of lampshades?
The three most common types of lampshade assemblies are: Spider, Uno and Clip-on (see diagram).
What is Spider fitter lamp shade?
The spider lamp shade is the most common type of fitter for table and floor lamp shades. Spider fitters sit atop the lamp’s harp (the U-shaped metal part of a lamp that fits around and protects the light bulb). Once placed on top of the harp, spider fitters are secured to the lamp by a finial.
What part of a lamp is the finial?
Lamp finials set on top of a lamp harp and hold a washer fitter shade to the top of a lamp. Any specialty lamp shops often offer a variety of unique lamp finials. It is an easy way to change the look of a lamp or give it a little more flair.
What is a harp and finial?
A lamp harp is the component of a lamp to which the lamp shade is attached. The shade’s internal frame (known as a spider) mounts on this rod and is secured in place by a lamp finial.
What is a harp saddle?
A harp is the most common way that American lamps hold up shades. The harp saddle is built right into the lamp (under the socket cap), while the top is removable. We used harp saddles in every lamp in this lesson except the Bottle Table Lamp. ( smaller lamps work best with clip on shades).
How do I know what size harp for my lamp?
The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base, and one third of the total height of the lamp. So for a 6-inch lamp base, the shade should be at least 12 inches wide. And if the total height of the lamp (including the bulb and harp) is 24 inches, the shade should be 8 inches tall.
What is a bulb clip?
As the name suggests, clip-on lamp shades are designed to clip directly onto a standard or flame type light bulb. You can easily slip a new lampshade on the clip adapter to update your lamp’s appearance.
What size lampshade do I need for a table lamp?
The width of the lampshade (diameter at the bottom) should be roughly equal to the height of the lamp base. The height of the lampshade should be about two thirds the height of the lamp base. The lampshade should be the wider than the widest part of the lamp base.
Do all lampshades fit all lamps?
If you are unsure of what shape lamp shade to choose, match the shape of the lamp shade to the shape of either the lamp or the lamp base. A good lamp shade will cover all of a lamp’s hardware. For a balanced look, a table lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 2/3 the height of the lamp.
How do I know what lamp shade I need?
Your shade should be about two-thirds the height of your lamp base (give or take an inch). Your shade should be about two-thirds the height of your lamp base (give or take an inch). Proportion is the key – too tall and the effect will be top heavy, but too short and your lamp will look out of balance.
How do I know what type of lamp shade I need?
The shade should be about two-thirds the height of your lamp base. For the right lamp shade width, measure your lamp base and multiply by two. The widest part of your shade should be at least a half-inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side.
What is a spider harp?
Spider lamp shades are the most common kind of shade for both floor and table lamps. The term spider lamp shade refers to the kind of fitting the shade has. The harp is an oval piece of wire that attaches to the lamp, goes up and around the light bulb, and has a screw on top that the spider shade lamp shade sits on.
What are the different fittings for lamp shades?
There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings: spider fittings, uno fittings, and clip-on fittings: Spider Fittings: Spider fittings are the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamps and are used with harps.
What does glass fitter size mean?
There are three important dimensions for glass shades: fitter size, height and width. The fitter is the outer diameter of the lip which is inserted into the fixture’s shade holder. The width is measured across the widest portion of the shade, which may be the top, middle or bottom, depending on the shade type.
What size is a lamp finial?
Most lamp finials have a ¼-27 thread and screw onto a lamp harp. Some lamps do require a finial with a larger hole. This is usually a 1/8-ip thread and measures approximately 3/8″ in diameter.
What does a finial do?
Finials are the decorative end pieces that fit into the ends of the drapery rod to give it a finished, ornamental look. Finials are available in many styles and finishes to coordinate with the style of your room.
How do I choose a finial lamp?
Look at the overall style of each lamp you’re upgrading. If you’re replacing finials on English-style table lamps, you’ll want to choose a finial that works with both the overall room’s look and color scheme as well as the lamp’s style and design.
