Different Lamp Shade Fittings

Round lamp shades direct most of the lamp s light out through the top and bottom of the shade providing focused and ambient light.

Different lamp shade fittings.

Spider fittings uno fittings and clip on fittings. Round shapes include oval lamp shades cone lamp shades and drum lamp shades. Unfortunately i was having a really hard time finding a small inexpensive lampshade with spider fittings that would work with the wall sconce. This center point is where the fitter attaches to the top of a harp a metal u shaped wiring that protects the actual lightbulb.

There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings. Spider clip on and uno. Spider and washer with harp this is the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamp shades. Further complicating your purchase is that there are two types of uno fittings.

These shade shapes are ideal for placement over a table or on a tall floor lamp. Spider fittings are the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamps and are used with harps. I wanted to replace the lampshade on this wall sconce. Here is how you can change the fittings on a new lampshade to make it fit.

Once you have done either replace the bulb and you re good to go. It comes in two varieties. This common option has three prongs that meet at the center of the shade. If there is no threading simply push down the uno fitting on the lamp s assembly below or above the bulb.

Industry standard 1 2 washer and for specific applications standard 1 2 washer with a cut out. Types of lamp fitters. It comes in two varieties.