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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 is a harp and finial for a lamp shade?
A lamp harp is the component of a lamp to which the lamp shade is attached. It typically comes in two separate parts, a saddle which is fastened under the lamp socket, and the harp itself which consist of a lightweight frame attached to the saddle at its lower end and extending upwards to a point above the bulb.
What is the part called that holds the lampshade?
Base – this is the bottom part of the lamp, which holds the shade and bulb. On floor lamps it’s usually wide and flat, to support the height of the lamp.
How do you use a lamp harp?
How to Connect the Harp on a Lamp Unplug the lamp from the electrical outlet and unscrew the light bulb. Place the lamp on a level surface. Raise the harp’s two sliding cylinders, called ferrules, to reveal the notched ends of the harp base. Straighten the harp if it’s sitting crooked. Hold the lampshade right side up.
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 are the different types of lamp harps?
There are the three common fitters: Spider, Clip-On, and Uno. 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).
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 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).
What is slip Uno fitter lamp shade?
Slip (Nardi) UNO Fitter: This shade fitter is similar to the threaded UNO fitter, except an additional inner ring “slips” onto the socket to hold the bulb and lamp shade in place.
What is the screw on top of a lamp shade called?
Finials, while not technically a part of the shade, are a crucial addition for a shade that uses a spider fitter. The finial is the piece that screws onto the top of the harp and tightens the shade in place. Finials are often decorative and distinctive, allowing you to accentuate your lamp’s design and finish the look.
How does lamp harp attach?
If you wish to remove the harp, for adjustment or replacement, first unscrew or otherwise remove the lamp finial above the lampshade, remove the shade, and gently squeeze the harp inward just above the harp base. The harp locks into the lamp via notched “legs” that slide into the short slotted arms of the harp base.
How do you buy a lamp harp?
Generally, the height of the lampshade should not exceed the measurement of the harp plus ½ inch, and should not be smaller than the lamp harp’s height minus ½ inch. For example, a lamp with a harp that is eight inches tall should have a lampshade whose height ranges from 8 ½ to 7 ½ inches.
Can you use a lamp without a harp?
Not all Lamp Shades are Created Equal That’s the term for the bulb socket that has a little flared lip on it so a lamp shade doesn’t need a harp (the metal support thing that looks like a lyre, with a finial on top).
How tall should a lamp harp be?
Cup harps typically measure between 6” and 9”. Remember though – first we select the ideal replacement lampshade for the lamp and then we select the harp size that will cause the lampshade to sit at the correct level on the lamp.
What is an empire style lamp shade?
In general, the empire style is one in which the top diameter of the lampshade is about ½ of the diameter of the bottom of the lampshade; the style exhibits a straight, gentle slope from the top of the lampshade to the bottom of the shade.
Are lamp shades universal?
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.
