Metal Lamp Shades

Illuminate Your Space with Style and Warmth

One of the easiest ways to refresh your interior is by updating your lamp shades. More than just practical accessories, shades add texture, color and character to your home. From classic drum lamp shades to playful rattan designs, this collection offers replacement lamp shades that complement every style.

Materials and Finishes to Explore

• Cotton Lamp Shades: Soft, versatile and easy to integrate into any room. A neutral cotton shade creates a gentle, diffused glow, making it ideal for bedrooms, living rooms and offices. Explore cotton shades.

• Metal Lamp Shades: Bold and modern, metal shades provide a sleek look and direct light where you need it most. Perfect for desk or floor lamps that serve as task lighting. See metal lamp shades.
• Rattan Lamp Shades: Woven and rope designs add natural texture and warmth, creating ambience that feels organic and relaxed. A rattan shade works beautifully in bohemian, coastal or eclectic settings.

Choosing Shapes and Styles

• Drum Lamp Shades: Clean-lined and versatile, drum shades suit modern, transitional and classic interiors alike.
• Tapered Lamp Shades: Narrow at the top and wider at the base, tapered styles bring a traditional look that softens formal spaces.
• Scalloped or Textured Shades: Decorative trims and pleats add dimension, introducing subtle drama and visual interest.

How do I choose the right size lamp shade?

The shade should cover the bulb and socket without overwhelming the base, roughly two-thirds the height of the lamp base is a good rule of thumb.

Measuring a Lamp Shade

Measure across the top, bottom and slant height to ensure a balanced fit for your lamp base. As a guideline, the shade’s width should be about two times the width of the lamp base.

Caring for Lamp Shades

Dust fabric shades regularly with a lint roller or vacuum brush. Wipe metal and rattan lamp shades gently with a soft, dry cloth to preserve texture and finish.

Matching Bases and Shades

Mix and match designs to create your own look. For inspiration, explore lamp bases and mix-and-match lighting ideas.

Effect of Color and Material

Light-colored shades diffuse a soft, ambient glow, while darker or metallic shades focus light downward for a dramatic effect.

Can I use replacement lamp shades on floor and table lamps?

Yes. Floor lamp shades often lean larger and taller, while table lamp shades are more compact, but many styles are interchangeable if proportioned correctly.

What materials are easiest to clean?

Cotton shades are easy to dust, while metal and rattan shades simply wipe clean. Avoid harsh cleaners that could damage finishes.

Explore this curated collection of table lamp shades, floor lamp shades and more to find a style that reflects your personality and brightens your everyday ambience.