Email INFORMATION BELOW and I will recommend a perfect fitting lamp shade: (Please read carefully - ANSWER ALL)

1) BRIEF DESCRIPTION of the lamp: floor or table lamp, color, porcelain, brass, metal - simple, short, general lamp description
2) NUMBER of LIGHT BULBS
3) LAMP HEIGHT for single bulb lamps: measure from TOP of electrical socket where the light bulb screws in - to bottom of base
    LAMP HEIGHT for multiple bulbs: measure from the TOP of the body where the multiple sockets join together - to bottom of base
4) BASE WIDTH across very bottom of the lamp base
5) BODY WIDTH - widest portion of the lamp body
6) SHADE STYLE PREFERENCE - If you prefer a specific lamp shade style - LET ME KNOW so I do not suggest a shade outside your area of consideration.
7) PHOTOS are helpful but not necessary

Email or call Yvonne or Jim 704-732-8001, 9-5:30 M-F, 9-2 Sat. Eastern. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding lamps or shades. We take great pride in offering our customers the very finest personal service since 1979. We will recommend a perfect fitting lamp shade - Buy With Confidence - 100 % Satisfaction Guaranteed

Forget the harp size and shade spider drop/recess. Concentrate on selecting the correct lamp shade first. (We address harp and shade drop/recess last). Many customers make their lamp shade search much too complex by looking for a shade with exact measurements plus an exact shade spider drop/recess to fit an existing harp - mission impossible ! The shade size combined with the shade drop/recess and the harp size determines the vertical location of the shade on the lamp. First find the correct shade size (top-bottom-side) then if necessary, we can easily change your harp/shade holder to the correct length that places the new shade bottom edge 1-2" below the electrical socket. We can provide the correct shade and harp/shade holder for a perfect fit for any lamp and shade. Our business is built on old fashioned personal service. We help our internet customers the same way that we help our walk in customers. We can accurately determine the proper shade fit and harp fit for any lamp - just ask.
 
LAMP SHADES ARE MEASURED (Top - Bottom - Side) i.e. 7-20-12
Rectangle and oval lamp shades have 2 top measurements and 2 bottom measurements (Top - Bottom - Side) example:  7,9 - 11,16 - 12
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DROP/RECESS (red arrow) :
Distance from top of shade to the washer fitter

Initially when selecting a replacement lamp shade, DO NOT CONSIDER THE DROP/RECESS - This is like shopping for a car to fit your tires. First, select the correct shade size, then we will consider your old shade drop compared to the new shade drop. A lamp shade normally rests upon a HARP or SHADE HOLDER PIPE - both are easy to lengthen/shorten to match properly with your new lamp shade. So first just concentrate on the shade size and style. We will help you with the drop/recess when you are finished. - Lamp and shade help since 1979
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-WRONG HARP SIZE       -CORRECT HARP SIZE
Shade bottom should usually be 1-2" below the bottom of the electrical socket (excluding multiple socket lamps) - varied per customer preference.
The Vertical Position of a Lamp Shade is determined by three (3) things:
1) Shade Size
2) Harp (shade holder) size
3) Drop/Recess of the shade spider (top spokes).
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WASHER SPIDER = top "spokes" and "washer" found on our lamp shades unless noted otherwise.
SPIDER DROP/RECESS = Vertical distance from the shade top rim to the spider washer.
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Lamp Measurements and Components
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HARP, SADDLE, FINIAL - Lamp shade rests on a HARP or PIPE and held by a FINIAL. HARP snaps into the SADDLE located directly beneath the electrical socket. Harps are available in many different sizes (lengths). Harps and saddles are also available in two (2) different gauges: Heavy Duty or Light Duty. Heavy Duty Harps and Saddles are nearly 1/4" in thickness - about the width of a standard drinking straw. Light Duty Harps and Saddles are thinner.
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Shade Riser - 1" or 2" high - Screws onto a Harp (above) to quickly raise (lower) a lamp shade.
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LAMP SHADE HOLDER PIPE - Tiffany lamps and other multiple bulb lamps may employ a shade holder pipe instead of a harp.
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STANDARD CLIP ADAPTER (standard bulb) - Attaches to any of our lamp shades. Make any lamp shade clip onto a light bulb by using the STANDARD CLIP ADAPTER. This clip adapter positions the shade about 1.5" higher than the flush clip adapter.
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FLUSH CLIP ADAPTER (standard bulb) - Attaches to any of our lamp shades. Make any lamp shade clip onto a light bulb by using the FLUSH CLIP ADAPTER. This clip adapter positions the shade about 1.5" lower than the standard clip adapter.
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 CANDELABRA CLIP ADAPTER (chandelier bulb) - Attaches to any lamp shade. Make any lamp shade clip onto a candelabra (chandelier) light bulb by using the CANDELABRA CLIP ADAPTER.
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UNO (threaded) LAMP SHADES have larger threaded fitters that screw onto the electrical socket on antique bridge arm floor lamps and others. Shop UNO LAMP SHADES HERE.

SLIP UNO LAMP SHADES - Slip Over The Electrical Socket-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHIMNEY LAMP SHADES have large fitters that slip down over a glass chimney.  

Forget about the harp size until you have selected the correct size lamp shade. We will tell you the harp size that matches the lamp shade you order so that the bottom of the shade will come 1-2" beneath the bottom of the electrical socket for a perfect fit.  Buy With Confidence - 100 % Satisfaction Guaranteed