Stylish Square Lamp Shades
Square lamp shades are those which have straight sides and a square gap at both the top and the bottom of the lamp shade.
Types of Square Lamp Shade
In one type of square lamp shade the square opening at the top is smaller than the square at the bottom so that the sides of the lamp shade slope towards the top, like a square-based pyramid with the top cut off. In another type the two gaps are identical and the lamp shade is more like a box, which may be completely square in three dimensions like a cube or more elongated in one dimension – a rectangular cuboid shape.
Traditional Lamp Shades
You will often find the first type of square lamp shade for sale separately, in many different colors, so that you can add a square lamp shade to a lamp base you already own. This cut off pyramid shape is more traditional in nature and would look good with a classic lamp base in a traditional room setting. These lamp shades are generally made with frames covered in silk, stiffened cotton or rayon.
Contemporary Lamp Shades
The cube or cuboid type square lamp shades are usually sold together with a matching lamp base. This means that you cannot go wrong with your choice of square lamp shades for table lamps you own but it does mean that you are buying a whole lamp and not just a shade. These lamps are generally contemporary in nature and give a modern look to your room. The shades are usually made of glass or cotton but you will also find a few lamps with square paper lamp shades. Be careful when fitting these as it is easy to put your fingers right through them.
Here are a few examples of both types of square lamp shades to whet your appetite about the kinds of shades and lamps you can buy. If there is nothing here to your liking you will find many more HERE, many at a discount and with free shipping.
 Possini Euro Design On the Square Accent Table Lamp (Click Image for Details) |
I fell in love with this Accent table lamp with square lamp shades in glass as soon as I saw it. It is like having a piece of modern sculpture on your table while providing functional lighting at night too. The three glass lamp shades take 40 watt bulbs and are 6″ X 6″ X 3″ and the whole lamp is two feet high. It is constructed of metal and has a metallic finish. Click here for further details. |
 Conde Square Wide Bronze Finish Ceiling Fixture (Click Image for Details) |
Modern Florida bronze finish ceiling light fixture with small square lamp shades in frosted glass. Adds character to a ceiling in a contemporary home with the architectural nature of the frame and perfect symmetry of the lighting. Click here for more information.
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The rectangular lamp shade on this lamp tops a contemporary base made of staggered open blocks made from polyresin. Great for a contemporary room setting. 22″ high. Uses a 150 watt bulb to give good lighting. Click here for details.
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 Exotic Retreat Table Lamp - Espresso (Click Image for Details) |
 Champagne Square Clip Shade (Click Image for Details) |
Small square chandelier lamp shade in champagne from Unique Design Lighting. This is a more traditional style square lamp shade. 5″ X 5″ X 4.2″ Click here for details.
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Another traditional square style, this fabric lamp shade is part of the Jessica Breedlove Tiny Turtles collection for the nursery. The shade will fit any standard infant table lamp base. Click here for details.
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 Jessica Breedlove Tiny Turtles Lamp Shade, Pink/Purple Square Lamp Shade (Click Image for Details) |
 Shelf Lamp with Natural Square Shade (Click Image for Details) |
The base of the table lamp is made from black wood while the square shade is made from fabric. This square shade lamp has a pull chain operation.Also available as a floor lamp and with red square lamp shade. c 22″ high and 7.75″ square. Click here to learn more.
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Leather Lamp Shades
There are two distinct types of leather lamp shades and each type is for a very different style of room. There are those rustic lamp shades destined for rooms with southwestern style decor. And then there are the ultra contemporary leather lamp shades which are the darling of the interior design elite.
Southwestern Style Leather lamp Shades
Any western lamp shade is quite distinctive in style. These are often made of rawhide and have visible stitching in thick leather lacing. They are generally made in classic shapes and natural colors such as sand and rust which gives them a look of age perfectly in keeping with the style of a southwestern or Native American style abode whether you live in a ranch, cottage, cabin or log home. Rawhide lamp shades have to be looked after quite carefully despite their rustic appearance as they can be quite fragile under the hot conditions of a lamp.
Take care of your natural leather lamp shade by using a low wattage bulb, keeping it away from direct sunlight and conditioning it regularly. The problem with rawhide, in particular, is that it is not tanned like normal leather so it contracts and expands with heat and humidity. The main problem is with the hide splitting if it is subjected to too much heat. This is especially the case with mini leather chandelier lamp shades as the shade is so near the bulb.
Faux Raw Hide Lamp Shade (Click Image for Details)
Apply neatsfoot oil to your leather shade every week to give it the best protection and buy a shade which is large enough for your lamp to let the heat escape easily. Keep the wattage of the bulb a low as possible too and do not have the lamp on when the room is not in use to cut down on drying out.
No matter what you do, a rawhide lamp shade will eventually wear out but you may be willing to live with that as part of normal wear and tear in your home expecting to replace your shade every few years if you love these lamp shades and they are just right for your decor. Rawhide lampshades, especially those in pale colors, are quite special as they have a translucent quality which is quite unique. They do not block light in quite the same way as a thicker leather lampshade.
Contemporary Leather Lamp Shades
Contemporary leather lamp shade and base (Click Image for details)
You will typically find a contemporary leather lamp shade in the form of a large drum shade on a table lamp on the pages of interior design magazines. They are often faux finish leather rather than the genuine article however, as leather which is not properly treated may dry out and become brittle with the heat from the light bulb – something to watch out for if you buy a genuine leather light shade. As well as a smooth leather finish, you will often find contemporary lamp shades in suede which adds an interesting texture to your lamp.
Colors of these modern lamp shades tend to be typical leather colors of black and brown although you will find some lighter natural colors too such as cream, coffee and beige. You will usually find faux leather lamp shades paired with ultra contemporary chrome lamp bases as well as those made from a solid block of wood or sculpted natural stone or bronze. In many cases, it is actually easier to buy a lamp with a leather shade than to buy leather shades individually when you are looking at contemporary lamps which is annoying when all you want to do is replace a shade with something ultra modern but if you look hard enough you should be able to find what you are looking for.
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Beaded Lamp Shades
Beaded lamp shades have been popular for many years which means that you can buy brand new, or, if you love things with a sense of age about them, look around antique stores for old or Victorian beaded lamp shades. Just be careful, if you go for an antique, that it is genuine and only buy from reputable sellers. You may like the lamp shade and be prepared to pay for it but you are paying too much if you are buying at antique prices and getting a reproduction.
It’s no wonder that we love beaded light shades. There is the attractive nature of the beads themselves. They make a lamp shade beautiful just like any other item in your home enhanced with beading. There is also an extra attraction when it comes to lamps, as beads sparkle when they catch the light. You can see this effect pushed to its limits with those huge ballroom chandeliers made entirely of crystal droplets. If you like chandeliers but don’t have a ballroom to decorate, you can get a more subtle yet beautiful effect with beaded chandelier shades where each mini shade is edged with beaded fringing.
Beautiful Beaded Swag Pendant (Click Image for Details and Discount)
When buying beaded fringing, measure around the base of the lamp shade and add a little extra. You do not need to overlap the edging but you want to make sure that the beading goes all the way around without a gap. If you are using individual beads, be sure to work out your pattern in advance and mark it onto the lamp shade lightly in pencil before you begin. If you have a plastic or canvas shade you will be better to glue on the beads and if you have a silk shade you are better to stitch. If you are stitching on your beads make sure that they are the kind that have a hole for the needle to go through!
The only beaded lamps which are not easy to tackle yourself are the glass beaded lamp shades which are composed mainly of beads strung or wired together. Unless you have experience in making these kinds of objects, you are better to buy shades like this from e-commerce stores online or local stores. You will often find these beaded lamp shades for sale in furniture stores and high end interior design boutiques along with ready made simple beaded shades.
Whatever your requirements, if you would like to browse or buy beaded lamp shades online you will find them on sale HERE many at a discount
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