Light Shades

Light shades shape, soften, and direct light while finishing the look of a fixture. Whether you’re updating a table lamp, floor lamp, pendant, wall light, or chandelier, the right Light Shades improve comfort, reduce glare, and sharpen style. This Lighting Parts & Accessories category covers replacement light shades, lamp harps, shade rings, carriers, diffusers, and adapters to make selection and installation straightforward.

Choose material to match function. Fabric and paper diffuse warmly for living rooms and bedrooms; opal or frosted glass creates even spread; clear glass maximizes brightness; metal and opaque liners push light downwards for task islands; rattan and perforated shades add texture and patterned glow. Popular shapes include drum, empire, bell, cone, coolie, and dome.

Match the fitter to the fixture. Spider fitters sit on a harp and secure with a finial. UNO fitters thread to the socket. Clip-on shades grip candle or globe bulbs. Pendant and ceiling shades often use E26/E27 or B22 rings; reducer rings and shade adapters solve size mismatches.

Measure correctly: note top diameter, bottom diameter, and slant height; for table and floor lamps, target a shade width 60–70% of the base height, with the socket just hidden. For dining pendants, size the shade to about half the table width and hang 30–36 inches above the surface. Check maximum wattage and prefer LED bulbs to cut heat and energy use.

Installation is typically tool-light: power off, fit the harp or ring, seat the shade, tighten the finial or collar, and test alignment. Add diffusers to conceal bulbs and soften hotspots. Maintain with a microfiber duster; vacuum fabric with a brush; wash glass with mild soap; use antistatic spray on linen.

Browse drum lamp shades, glass pendant shades, chandelier clip-on shades, and other replacement Light Shades to refresh lighting quickly and affordably. With confidence today.