Oriental Lamp Shades

The inverted cut corner oriental lamp shade style brings a handsome touch to any room. You can purchase these types in many shapes and many materials.

For a smoother touch, choose the traditional Shantung silk fabric historically from the province of Shandong. Select a flat rectangular bell shape and place it on your entryway table.

Heavy-duty metal materials combined with an empire-shaped oriental lamp shade illuminates the masculine energy in a room. Metal empire shade styles can be manufactured with warm-toned plastic facings for enriched finesse.

Choose one with a dimpled surface with open holes for a handsome reflective light pattern. Add these types to offices, libraries, formals, and living rooms. 

Dual-sided oriental lamp shades are unique statements. These plastic shine-through types are audaciously designed in the center with the exterior coated in a solid light neutral color.

They seem simple at first glance but as soon as you flip the light on, your pattern beneath gleams through and illuminates your room. Add these types to your living room for a surprising reaction from your guests. 

Oriental pagoda lampshades are a tell-tale style to the Asian culture. With pinched corners, these lampshades resemble Asian tower rooftops. These types come in solid color or pattern, with tassels and fringe or clean-cut lines.

Find a large, tiered pagoda shade for a dramatic appeal. These types of shades are best displayed in commonly viewed rooms such as formals and living rooms.

In the Asian culture, plant and flower patterns take precedence in their design schemes. Floral patterns can be graced with delicate petals or boldly outlined with paisley designs.

Choose a neutral shade with bright green plants for greater ambient light. Pair a matching lamp base to your lampshade for a harmonious finish. 

The Hanzi or Kanji style shades are Chinese or Japanese-stamped Asian lamp shades that look exceptional in living rooms, offices, and bedrooms. These Asian symbols bring a peaceful mood to your environment.

Set these symbol oriental lamp shades on top of a single-colored and varnished lamp base. Let the Hanzi and Kanji stand out for themselves!

Scallop bell Asian lamp shades can be as simple or as extravagant as you want them. Some come with fringe and beads while others are trimmed and stitched.

For a sharper texture, choose smaller and shorter scallop design flows at the bottom and top of your oriental lamp shade. Place these shades above a white polished based on your bedroom nightstand. 

Animal printed oriental lamp shade designs bring Asian culture forward. Often the animals designed on these types are tigers, fish, peacocks, and other bird species.

If you are an animal lover at heart, combining a lovely peacock drum shade to your living room will show that passion. For more flow, choose a bell-shaped shade with a ferocious tiger print. 

Depending on the color opacity of your glass, these oriental style lamp shades can give your room an ambient glow or a clear luster. You can find these types of shades in small lily and tulip formations, Shinto or Phair-framed bowls, and sharp-lined empire contours.

Add a glass novelty oriental lamp shade over your dining room table for a flawless finish. Pair three or four small glass tulips together for a multi-dimensional exquisiteness.

Paper lantern Chinese lamp shades are often used in weddings and other large gatherings. These paper lanterns are found in solid hues, floral patterns, or with natural elements like trees and leaves.

Choose rounded shapes like drum and bell-shaped shades for a softer ambiance. Be careful not to overheat these types. Some paper lantern Japanese lamp shades are made of thinner paper.