Sizing Information

Our lampshades are offered in three different shapes and many sizes. This page is to help our customers understand the different sizes and how they are measured. This way, they will choose the correct size for their current lamp base.

Drum 

The first shape we offer is a drum cylinder. Drum lampshades are very modern and have the same top and bottom diameter. The height varies for each size and can ultimately be customized to be taller or shorter than the standard size offerred.

Size	Height
6 inch	approx 6.5 inches
8 inch	approx 8-8.5 inches
10 inch	approx 9 inches
12 inch	approx 9.5 inches
14 inch	approx 10-10.5 inches
16 inch	approx 10-10.5 inches
18 inch	approx 11 inches

 

Empire 

Empire lampshades have a very slight taper to the shape. There is only a 2 inch difference between the top and bottom diameter. Measurements for this shape are as follows:

 

Empire lampshades are offered in the following sizes:

Size (top diameter x bottom diameter x height)

6x8x6

8x10x8

8x12x10

10x12x10

10x14x12

12x14x12

12x16x12

14x16x12

 

Coolie

Coolie shapes are similar to a cone and there is a big difference between the top and bottom diameter. This shape is a very classic one and a firm favorite with everyone. The measurements are the same as the empire above. Measure at the top diameter x bottom diameter x height.

Coolie shapes are offered in the following sizes:

Size

6x12x8

8x16x10