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.
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.	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.
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.	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.