I make silk shades in lots of styles, shapes, sizes and designs. If you don’t see the shape or size you like please click here to get in touch
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What size of lampshade
Traditionally the advice was, your shade should be 2/3 the height of your base and should be twice the width of the base but as styles and tastes change this ratio is a little simple. I advise cutting out a large piece of paper or card and placing it above your lamp base and you will know if you like the look of the proportions. You can experiment with different looks by cutting down the paper or card and deciding what you like.
Embellishments
Shades can also be embellished with braids, trims or fringing
You can also order tablelamps, cushions, bed shawls, table runners, fire-screens, room-screens and wall art to compliment your lampshades. See Home Interiors for details.
Cone table shades
This is a classic shape for a table shade which suits all sorts of lamp bases.
This style of shade is available in standard or duplex fitting and in many different designs and in various sizes.
Fittings
Utility
Utility frames can be used with lampshade rings to make any style of lampshade, any size, for pendants or table lamps.
They connect with any Irish, UK (B22) or European (E27) lamp holders or pendant holders.
Duplex
Lampshades manufactured with duplex fittings are regarded as top quality products for the high end of the market.
They are used with shade carriers to connect to the lamp holder to the lampshade and control the height between.They can also be used with a spider fitting to be used as a pendant shade
Shade Carrier
The shade carrier is used to connect lampshades manufactured with Duplex rings to lamp holders and control the height. The height of the shade can then be adjusted relative to the lamp holder.
They are great for table lamps in tight spaces and for large shades as they are easy to lift the shade onto.
If you order a duplex table/floor shade I will supply the appropriate shade carrier.
How to measure what size shade carrier you need?
Place the lamp shade on a flat surface. Take a tape measure or ruler and measure the distance between the duplex ring and the flat surface the lamp shade is sitting on. The shade carrier size you will need is this measurement minus 4/5 cm. This will leave the lamp shade sitting around 4cm below the bulb holder ensuring the bulb holder can’t be seen, leaving your lamp shade sitting perfectly on your base.
Harp fitting
This is the most common fitting for lamps made in the USA. It is suitable for making all types of circular or cone/tapered rigid lampshades that will fit lamps that use a harp or vertical rod system to hold the shade.
I can make some style of shades which fit a 1/2 inch washer or I can provide an adaptor which will convert a E27 or B22 lamp holder to hold a harp finial.
Designs
Cone table shade sizes
Price enquiry Form
To get the price for your shade, please click here to fill out a short enquiry form.
Tapered table shade
This is a contemporary shape for a table shade.
This style of shade is available in standard or duplex fitting in many different designs and in various sizes.
Fittings
Utility
Utility frames can be used with lampshade rings to make any style of lampshade, any size, for pendants or table lamps.
They connect with any Irish, UK (B22) or European (E27) lamp holders or pendant holders.
Duplex
Lampshades manufactured with duplex fittings are regarded as top quality products for the high end of the market.
They are used with shade carriers to connect to the lamp holder to the lampshade and control the height between.They can also be used with a spider fitting to be used as a pendant shade
Shade Carrier
The shade carrier is used to connect lampshades manufactured with Duplex rings to lamp holders and control the height. The height of the shade can then be adjusted relative to the lamp holder.
They are great for table lamps in tight spaces and for large shades as they are easy to lift the shade onto.
If you order a duplex table/floor shade I will supply the appropriate shade carrier.
How to measure what size shade carrier you need?
Place the lamp shade on a flat surface. Take a tape measure or ruler and measure the distance between the duplex ring and the flat surface the lamp shade is sitting on. The shade carrier size you will need is this measurement minus 4/5 cm. This will leave the lamp shade sitting around 4cm below the bulb holder ensuring the bulb holder can’t be seen, leaving your lamp shade sitting perfectly on your base.
Harp fitting
This is the most common fitting for lamps made in the USA. It is suitable for making all types of circular or cone/tapered rigid lampshades that will fit lamps that use a harp or vertical rod system to hold the shade.
I can make some style of shades which fit a 1/2 inch washer or I can provide an adaptor which will convert a E27 or B22 lamp holder to hold a harp finial.
Designs
Tapered table shade sizes
Price enquiry Form
Drum table shades
This is a contemporary shape for a table shade and is very flexible for all sorts of bases.
This style of shade is available in standard or duplex fitting in many different designs and in various sizes.
Fittings
Utility
Utility frames can be used with lampshade rings to make any style of lampshade, any size, for pendants or table lamps.
They connect with any Irish, UK (B22) or European (E27) lamp holders or pendant holders.
Duplex
Lampshades manufactured with duplex fittings are regarded as top quality products for the high end of the market.
They are used with shade carriers to connect to the lamp holder to the lampshade and control the height between.They can also be used with a spider fitting to be used as a pendant shade
Shade Carrier
The shade carrier is used to connect lampshades manufactured with Duplex rings to lamp holders and control the height. The height of the shade can then be adjusted relative to the lamp holder.
They are great for table lamps in tight spaces and for large shades as they are easy to lift the shade onto.
If you order a duplex table/floor shade I will supply the appropriate shade carrier.
How to measure what size shade carrier you need?
Place the lamp shade on a flat surface. Take a tape measure or ruler and measure the distance between the duplex ring and the flat surface the lamp shade is sitting on. The shade carrier size you will need is this measurement minus 4/5 cm. This will leave the lamp shade sitting around 4cm below the bulb holder ensuring the bulb holder can’t be seen, leaving your lamp shade sitting perfectly on your base.
Harp fitting
This is the most common fitting for lamps made in the USA. It is suitable for making all types of circular or cone/tapered rigid lampshades that will fit lamps that use a harp or vertical rod system to hold the shade.
I can make some style of shades which fit a 1/2 inch washer or I can provide an adaptor which will convert a E27 or B22 lamp holder to hold a harp finial.
Designs
Drum table shade sizes
Price enquiry Form
Scallop table shade
This is a vintage style soft shade made by the traditional lampshade making technique of sewing into a bandaged wrapped frame. It can also be embellished.
This style of shade normally comes as a duplex shade and shade carrier in many different designs and in various sizes.
Fittings
Duplex
Lampshades manufactured with duplex fittings are regarded as top quality products for the high end of the market.
They are used with shade carriers to connect to the lamp holder to the lampshade and control the height between.They can also be used with a spider fitting to be used as a pendant shade
Shade Carrier
The shade carrier is used to connect lampshades manufactured with Duplex rings to lamp holders and control the height. The height of the shade can then be adjusted relative to the lamp holder.
They are great for table lamps in tight spaces and for large shades as they are easy to lift the shade onto.
If you order a duplex table/floor shade I will supply the appropriate shade carrier.
How to measure what size shade carrier you need?
Place the lamp shade on a flat surface. Take a tape measure or ruler and measure the distance between the duplex ring and the flat surface the lamp shade is sitting on. The shade carrier size you will need is this measurement minus 4/5 cm. This will leave the lamp shade sitting around 4cm below the bulb holder ensuring the bulb holder can’t be seen, leaving your lamp shade sitting perfectly on your base.
Harp fitting
This is the most common fitting for lamps made in the USA. It is suitable for making all types of circular or cone/tapered rigid lampshades that will fit lamps that use a harp or vertical rod system to hold the shade.
I can make some style of shades which fit a 1/2 inch washer or I can provide an adaptor which will convert a E27 or B22 lamp holder to hold a harp finial.
Designs
Scallop table shade sizes
Price enquiry Form
Oval table shade
This is a contemporary shape for a tableshade and looks great on tall skinny bases.
This style of shade is available in many different designs and in various sizes.
Only available in Utility fitting.
Designs
Oval table shade sizes
Price enquiry Form
Hexagon table shade
This is a contemporary shape for a table shade
This style of shade is available in many different designs and in various sizes.
Only available in Utility fitting
Designs
Hexagon table shade sizes
Price enquiry Form
Cube table shade
This is a contemporary shape for a table shade
This style of shade is available in many different designs and in various sizes and is available with rounded or square corners.
Only available in Utility fitting
Designs
Cube table shade sizes
Price enquiry Form
Rectangle table shade
This is a contemporary shape for a table shade
This style of shade is available in many different designs and in various sizes and is available with rounded or square corners.
Only available in Utility fitting
Designs
Rectangle table shade sizes
Price enquiry Form
Triangle table shade
This is a contemporary shape for a table shade
This style of shade is available in many different designs and in various sizes.
Only available in utility fitting
Designs
Triangle table shade sizes
Price enquiry Form
Tall Cone table shade
This is a contemporary shape for a table shade and a real showstopper for any room.
This style of shade is available in many different designs.
Only available in Utility fitting.
Designs
Size
Top diameter 20cm. Bottom diameter 30cm. Height 40cm.
Price enquiry Form
kokodesigns
Glen Lower, Ramelton
Co Donegal,
F92 D6K0
Ireland
tel +353 74 915 2418
karen@kokodesigns.ie
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