Screw On Lamp Shades

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Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.

Updated 16/05/2021

Easy to screw off, easy to screw on, these lovely and decorative screw on lamp shades will fit almost any lamp you need a shade for. Attractive, colorful, or maybe you just want a plain lamp shade, whatever your lamp shade desire, we have it in this extensive collection. Take a walk through the virtual isles and see if you can find the right lamp shade for your needs.

Buying Guide

A good lamp shade can brighten up the room, dimming some of the light and creating a pleasant ambiance that will increase comfort, relaxation and calmness within your home. Some of the easiest lamp shades to fit to your light bulbs and posts are the ones with a screw on design. They are easy to use, easy to fit, and still give all the same benefits to your home.

What is a screw on lamp shade?

A screw on lamp shade is mounted on top of a shaped wire, which is attached to the lamp base and goes around the bulb. It is then secured in place by a screw-on decorative finial on top of the lamp.

What are the best designs of screw on lamps shades?

Here are some of the most attractive screw on lamp shade designs you may find:

Leaf screw on lamp shade

The pattern of this lamp shade is very natural, appealing mainly to owners of cottages and small homes. The lamp shade can be screwed on to the post, and when you switch the light on, you'll see the warmth green leaf pattern brighten up your room. This is a natural look, embedded into a cone-shaped lamp which would suit some bedrooms, kitchens, and conservatories.

Frosted diamond screw on lamp shade

This is not a traditional shape of lamp shade, and this design is circular but longer in size. The tall lamp shade has a frosted diamond pattern all around it, and is normally seen in white, grey and pink. The screw is positioned right at the top of the lamp shade.

Moroccan style gold screw on lamp shade

To inject some color instantly into a room, why not check out the Moroccan style golden screw on lamp shades? With the screw on feature which is so easy to use, these lamp shades are made from colorful glass and then embellished with golden swirls and other detail at the top and bottom. When the light is switched on, it completely changes the atmosphere in the room, allowing a subtle glow to enter which reflects the color you have chosen for the lamp shade.

Bright and bold floral screw on lamp shade

For something that livens up the room and attracts many compliments from those visiting your home, a bright and bold floral screw on lamp shade could be the way forward. With colors mainly in various shades of pink, blue, purple and orange, it's easy to see why this pattern is so bold. Almost cartoon in style, it's a great choice for a child's bedroom or kitchen that needs to be brought back to life.

Bell-shaped screw on lamp shades

One of the most popular screw on lamp shades that you will come across is the bell-shaped variety. This is available in a huge array of colors, including pale yellow, red, blue, pink and white. While bell-shaped lamp shades made from glass are the most common type of material to see, you can also find other materials if you like, such as fabric, metal, and ceramic.

Glass screw on lamp shades

You will find these in different shapes, with some of the most popular being circles, hexagons, and pyramids. They often have detail along the rims, typically made from artificial gold or sterling silver.