What is a spider fitting on a lampshade?

Spider Fittings: Spider fittings are the most common type of fitting for table and floor lamps and are used with harps. The harp attaches to the lamp base, and the spider fitting sits on top of the harp and is often secured with a finial that screws onto the top of the harp.

Can a pendant shade be used on a lamp?

Shade carriers and shade adapters are products designed for lampshades so they are able to fit onto table lamps or pendants. Shade carriers sit onto table lamps and act as a cradle, so that a lampshade can simply sit on top of it. There are various sizes to choose from depending on the size of your lampshade.

How do you use a lampshade spider?

The fitting is simply attached to the bulb holder by unscrewing the holder cap inserting the spider and screwing the cap back on. The lampshade frame simply sits on top.

What is a light globe fitter?

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.

What are the parts of a lamp shade called?

Lampshades and lamp bases must have the same kind of fitter to work properly together. Lampshade parts include a spider, fitter and a harp and finial. These parts work together to affix the lampshade to the lamp base. The outside of a lampshade can be made of fabric, glass, metal or paper.

What is reversible Gimble?

What is a reversible gimble? A gimble is the inside ring of the lamp that connects it to a fitting. If the gimble is reversible, it can be hung from a bulb holder or reversed to use on a table or floor lamp base.

Where can I find replacement glass shades for my lights?

Destination Lighting is where to find the perfect replacement glass shade for your lights. These shades are both a practical and decorative addition to home and office light fixtures.

What are gl1034-b glass shades?

GL1034-B Glass shades and lighting go together like ham and eggs. The translucence of this material enhances the look of the light that passes through it.

How do you attach a lamp shade to a lamp base?

A lamp shade needs to be attached to a lamp base and secured into place. This is usually done by: Wire arms at the center of the shade frame sit on top of a “lamp harp”, secured by a finial (a spider fitter) Wire arms at the center of the shade drop down below the bulb and sit on the socket (an uno fitter)

What is the size of a frosted glass lamp shade?

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