Asked by: Nadka Dobrzysk
home and garden interior decorating

How are lamp harps measured?

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The bottom diameter of the floor lamp's shade is related to the diameter of the lamp base. To determine the size, measure the bottom diameter of the floor lamp base. A 10” floor lamp base should have an 18” bottom diameter shade.


Keeping this in consideration, what sizes do lamp harps come in?

Lamp Harp Types Our regular harps, which are available with either nickel or brass-plating, range in size from 4” to 15”, while our heavy duty harps, which are also available in nickel and brass plating, come in sizes between 7” and 15”.

Additionally, how tall should a lamp harp be? Please see the information provided in frequently asked questions about choosing the correct lamp harp size. For example, if your harp is 7” tall, the shade you select should have an overall height in the range of 7 1/ 2” to 6 1/ 2”.

Keeping this in consideration, how do you measure for a new lamp shade?

To choose the right lamp shade width, measure your lamp base and multiply by two. For a round base, measure straight across; measure diagonally for a square base. The widest part of your shade should be at least a half-inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side.

How tall should my lamp be?

Height - Most living room sizes can have table lamps that are 26 to 34 inches tall. When sitting, to get the best use of your table lamp and its light source; the bottom of the shade should be right at eye level as well. Placement – Placement of a table lamp. can be very important so that it functions at its best.

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Dorine Verhaag

Professional

What are the different types of lamp shade fittings?

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.

Rio North

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How tall should a lamp be next to a sofa?

The top of a floor lamp used with a sofa should be between 58 and 64 inches tall, with the bottom of the shade being at or above the eye level of a seated person. If you use a combination of floor and table lamps, the top edges of all the fixtures should be within a few inches of one another.

Navil Cerio

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How tall should Lamp be next to bed?

Assuming that your nightstand is the same height as your mattress (or within a couple of inches), look for a lamp the same height as your nightstand plus an extra two or three inches. So if your nightstand is 24 inches high, a lamp that is around 27 inches tall will look best.

Geni Bobzien

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Do lampshades have to match?

Please don't match your lampshades. They can be different shapes, textures and colors.

Delmy Pickel

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What is a lamp finial?

Finials are stylized caps that fit over shades at the top of a lamp. They help secure the lampshade in place, provide a surface with which the lamp can be picked up from above, and complete the lamp or fixture's aesthetics.

Zdravko Sunanda

Pundit

What is a harp fitting lamp shade?

A floor lamp with shade. 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. According to the Lamp Shade Shop, the harp is a support--on the lamp itself--that holds a washer-spider-type lamp shade in place.

Yongzhen Wurtz

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How do lamp harps work?

Harps are flexible, often U-shaped parts that fit over a lamp's light bulb, simultaneously protecting the bulb and providing the support or attachment piece for the lampshade. Most often, a harp's base – the harp saddle – is attached to the lamp beneath the socket.

Hrafn Knoernschild

Pundit

What is a harp 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.

Eutiquio Schmetjen

Teacher

What size lamp do I need?

Typically, your table lamp should be no more than 1 ½ times the height of the table it will set on and the lamp shade should never be larger than the table. Light weight lamps are good for less active areas in the room. If you have children or pets a heavier lamp will be more stable and safer.

Henrikas Elven

Teacher

Can you add a harp to a lamp?

Adding a Harp Base to a Lamp. They want to have a harp and washer fitter shade. This allows them more options in the shade world since the large selection of fabric shades have washer fitters. First thing we want to do is inspect this lamp for any parts or pieces that might be unsafe.

Nast Popova

Teacher

How do you adjust a lamp harp?

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.

Dayna Zhagalin

Teacher

What are the parts of a lamp?

Parts of a Table Lamp (top to bottom):
  • Lock: Locks the lampshade in place.
  • Lampshade fitting: structural frame for the lampshade.
  • Lampshade: Softens the light.
  • Bulb: Provide the light.
  • Harp: Vertical shade support and shade attachment into the socket.
  • Socket shell: light socket for bulb.

Altea Larrañegui

Reviewer

How do you fit a lampshade to a 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.

Matei Sohnchen

Reviewer

What is a fitter on a light?

The fitter is the outer diameter of the lip which is inserted into the fixture's shade holder. This will measure a little less than the fitter size so it can fit into the shade holder of the same measurement.

Anabel Artundoaga

Reviewer

How do you pick a shade for a lamp?

The right light
If you need ambient light in the room or if you use the lamp for reading, go for a translucent shade. But if the lamp is just for decorative accent lighting, an opaque shade in a dark colour will be fine. If possible, test the shade with the light on.

Adelle Aloma

Reviewer

What is a shade reducing ring?

Shade Reducer Rings. Shade reducer rings are required due to the different design standards of UK and European pendent bulb holders. This is where a shade reducer ring is required. It fits simply onto your 29mm bulb holder converting it instantly to a 45mm holder.

Nacimiento Garavilla

Supporter

How do I choose a lamp?

To achieve a balanced look and find the best look for your space, use the following tips:
  1. Determine the Shade Height. First determine the perfect height range for your lamp; sit in the space next to where you are going to place the lamp.
  2. Decide on a Size.
  3. Select a Shade Style.
  4. Purchase the Right Bulb.

Roshan Kulkarni

Supporter

How do I change a lamp shade?

How to Change a Lampshade
  1. Unplug your lamp at the electrical outlet.
  2. Remove the current shade and harp by unscrewing the finial, removing the shade, and squeezing the harp out of the saddle.
  3. Squeeze the new harp into the saddle.
  4. Add your new shade and screw on the finial to secure it.

Toya Pasadas

Supporter

How do you measure a diameter?

Steps
  1. If you know the radius of the circle, double it to get the diameter.
  2. If you know the circumference of the circle, divide it by π to get the diameter.
  3. If you know the area of the circle, divide the result by π and find its square root to get the radius; then multiply by 2 to get the diameter.