Collection: Buy lampshades – replacement shades for table, floor & pendant lamps

Lampshades and replacement lampshades for table lamps, floor lamps, and pendant lights: With a new shade, you can change the look and light effect of an existing light fixture without replacing the entire lamp. At Saasil, you will find lampshades made of fabric, textile, glass, and acrylic in various sizes, colors, and shapes – from small lampshades for table and bedside lamps to large and XXL lampshades for floor lamps, arc lamps, and pendant lights.

Whether you are looking for a replacement lampshade for a damaged light, need a lampshade for an E27 or E14 fitting, or want to visually change your table, floor, or pendant lamp: the mounting, fitting, diameter, height, shape, and material of the new shade are the most critical factors.

Personal expert advice at Saasil for over 30 years – online, by phone, and in our showroom in Wuppertal-Vohwinkel.

Buying lampshades – which replacement lampshade is the right one?

A lampshade must not only match the aesthetics of the light fixture. Especially when buying a replacement lampshade, you should check how the existing shade is attached and what dimensions are required before placing your order.

The most important factors are:

• Fitting or mounting: How is the shade attached to the light fixture?
• E27 or E14: Which shade fitting is required?
• Diameter: How wide can or should the lampshade be?
• Height: Does the height fit the lamp and the light bulb?
• Fitting position: Is the holder located at the top or bottom of the lampshade?
• Shape: Round, oval, conical, cylindrical, square, or rectangular?
• Material: Fabric, glass, acrylic, or another type?

Tip: If you want to replace an old lampshade, measure it before purchasing and also take a photo of the fitting and mounting. This makes it much easier to find a suitable replacement.

Replacement lampshade – old lamp, new shade

A new replacement lampshade makes sense if the existing shade is damaged, discolored, or simply no longer suits your decor.

Especially with high-quality table lamps, floor lamps, and pendant lights, you do not need to replace the entire fixture if only the shade is damaged or no longer to your liking.

A new lampshade can, for example:

• visually modernize an older lamp
• replace damaged fabric
• create a different lighting effect
• match the lamp's color to new furniture
• make a table or floor lamp appear larger or more subtle

However, when choosing a replacement, you should never rely solely on the outer diameter. The fitting and type of mounting must also match the existing lamp.

Lampshade for floor lamp

A lampshade for a floor lamp significantly defines the overall impact of the fixture. Since floor lamps often have relatively large lamp bases, the shade can also be correspondingly prominent.

Depending on the type of fixture, options include, for example:

• large fabric lampshades
• round or conical shades
• cylindrical lampshades
• oval lampshades
• large glass replacement lampshades
• XXL lampshades for large floor and arc lamps

When choosing a replacement lampshade for a floor lamp, you should pay particular attention to the fitting, diameter, and proportion to the height of the lamp base.

Large lampshades for floor lamps

Large lampshades are particularly suitable for tall or sturdy lamp bases. A shade that is too small can look lost on a large floor lamp, while a shade that is too wide may be impractical in small rooms.

Therefore, in addition to the bottom diameter, you should compare the height and top diameter of the shade with your previous model.

Lampshade for table lamp

Lampshades for table lamps are among the most versatile replacement shades. They are used on bedside lamps, dresser lamps, desk lamps, and side lamps.

Especially popular are:

• small fabric lampshades
• conical lampshades
• oval shades
• square and rectangular lampshades
• E27 lampshades
• E14 lampshades
• white, beige, and cream-colored shades
• black lampshades for modern table lamps

For a table lamp, the lampshade should be large enough to visually harmonize with and cover the bulb and socket without dominating the lamp base.

Small lampshades for table & bedside lamps

Small lampshades are particularly suitable for compact table lamps, bedside lamps, chandeliers, and smaller decorative fixtures.

Depending on the model, you will find small shades, for example, as:

• fabric and textile shades
• small glass shades
• square or rectangular versions
• oval lampshades
• E14 shades
• E27 shades for small lamp bases

Especially with very small lampshades, the fitting should be checked precisely, as different mounting systems may be used.

Lampshade for pendant light & hanging lamp

Even for a pendant or hanging lamp, the lampshade can be replaced separately, provided the suspension and fitting are suitable.

A new lampshade can completely transform an existing pendant lamp – for example, from classic to modern or from a transparent to a more light-diffusing shade.

For hanging lamps, depending on the range, you will find, among others:

• glass lampshades
• acrylic lampshades
• fabric shades
• large and XXL lampshades
• round and conical shades
• decorative replacement shades

Important: For pendant lights, the fitting is often located differently than in table or floor lamps. Therefore, check where the retaining ring or shade fitting is located.

Glass lampshade & replacement glass

Glass lampshades are used for table and floor lamps as well as for pendant and hanging lights. They can be transparent, satin-finished, colored, textured, or decoratively designed.

Glass shades are particularly interesting as replacement glass for lamps if the original lampshade has broken or been damaged.

Correctly selecting a glass replacement lampshade

For a glass replacement shade, you should measure very carefully. Important factors can be:

• total diameter of the glass
• height
• diameter of the mounting opening
• shape of the rim
• type of mounting
• position of the fitting

A glass shade does not automatically fit just because the lamp uses, for example, an E14 or E27 bulb. For many glass replacement shades, the mechanical fitting or opening is the decisive measurement.

At Saasil, you will find, among other things, decorative and handcrafted replacement glass for selected lamps.

Fabric lampshades & textile lampshades

Lampshades made of fabric and textile are among the classic solutions for table and floor lamps. The textile material filters the light and can thus create a soft, cozy light effect.

Depending on the fabric, color, and inner lining, the light effect can vary significantly.

Acrylic & plastic lampshades

Acrylic lampshades are lightweight and can be a modern alternative to glass. Depending on the design, they are suitable for pendant lights or decorative lighting solutions, for example.

Here, too, the respective fitting determines whether the shade matches an existing light fixture.

E27 lampshade – what does that mean?

When looking for lampshades, people often search for E27 lampshades. This usually refers to a shade fitting designed for the corresponding socket size or the associated retaining ring.

E27 is a very common size for table, floor, and pendant lights.

When purchasing, you should still not look at "E27" alone. Also check:

• diameter of the fitting
• position of the fitting
• shade diameter
• shade height
• proportion to the light fixture

E14 lampshade

E14 lampshades are often used for smaller table lamps, bedside lamps, and decorative fixtures.

E14 is smaller than E27. Therefore, the shade fitting must match the existing fixture accordingly.

Many lampshades with a larger E27 fitting can also be used on an E14 fitting with a suitable adapter or reduction ring, depending on the construction.

However, check before purchasing whether the specific shade and your lamp allow this assembly.

E27 lampshade with adapter to E14

A lampshade adapter ring reduces the larger opening of an E27 shade to a smaller E14 fitting.

This can be practical if you find a specific fabric shade that is originally equipped with an E27 fitting, but your table lamp has a smaller E14 fitting.

The adapter ring must mechanically fit the shade and the lamp and is not automatically included with every lampshade.

What lampshade size do I need?

For replacement lampshades, the size is at least as important as the material and color.

Ideally, measure the old lampshade in several places:

For oval, rectangular, or square lampshades, you should also measure the length and width.

Small, large & XXL lampshades

At Saasil, you will find lampshades in various sizes – from small shades for compact table lamps to large shades for floor, arc, and pendant lights.

These sizes are only a guide. The proportions of your specific lamp are always the deciding factor.

Large lampshade for floor lamp

Anyone specifically looking for a large lampshade for a floor lamp should first measure the existing lamp base.

A large shade looks particularly harmonious on tall or more massive floor lamps. For delicate fixtures, a smaller shade might be a better fit.

In addition to the diameter, you should also ensure that the shade sufficiently covers the light bulb and that the fitting matches the existing lamp.

XXL lampshades for pendant & arc lamps

XXL lampshades deliberately set a strong design accent. They are suitable, for example, for large pendant lights over dining tables, open living areas, or certain arc lamps.

For large lampshades, you should also pay attention to weight and mounting. Not every suspension is automatically suitable for every large replacement shade.

Round lampshades

Round lampshades are particularly versatile and are used for table lamps, floor lamps, and pendant lights.

This includes both cylindrical and conical shapes that narrow towards the top.

A round lampshade usually looks calm and can be combined with many different lamp bases.

Oval lampshades

Oval lampshades are particularly interesting when a lamp is standing close to a wall, on a narrow dresser, or on a bedside table.

Due to their smaller depth, they may require less space in the room than a round shade of the same width, depending on the model.

For an oval replacement shade, you should measure both the width and the depth.

Square & rectangular lampshades

Square and rectangular lampshades appear more linear than classic round shades and go well with modern, geometric lamp bases.

For these shapes, you should note not just one diameter, but:

• width at the top
• depth at the top
• width at the bottom
• depth at the bottom
• height

This allows a damaged rectangular lampshade to be replaced much more precisely.

Conical lampshades

Conical lampshades are wider at the bottom than at the top and are among the classic shapes for table and floor lamps.

The shape directs a larger portion of the light downwards and can simultaneously emit light into the room through the sides of the material.

Cylindrical lampshades

A cylindrical lampshade has a similar diameter at the top and bottom, giving it a linear and modern appearance.

This shape is particularly suitable for modern table, floor, and pendant lights.

Lampshade in white, beige, cream, black, or gray

The color influences both the look of the lamp and the perceived lighting effect.

White lampshades appear bright and understated and match a great number of lamp bases.

Beige and cream-colored lampshades appear warm and cozy and can be easily combined with wood and natural tones.

Black lampshades set a clear contrast and go particularly well with modern and elegant interiors.

Gray lampshades appear understated and can be combined in many ways.

Furthermore, at Saasil, depending on the range, you will also find colorful and decorative lampshades as well as versions with gold or silver-colored details.

Black-gold lampshades

Lampshades with a dark exterior and gold-colored interior can create a particularly decorative lighting effect. The gold-colored inner surface reflects warm light while simultaneously creating a strong contrast with the dark exterior.

Such shades are particularly suitable for modern, elegant, and sometimes industrial interiors.

Which material suits which lamp?

How does a lampshade influence the lighting effect?

The lampshade is not just for decoration. Material, color, and shape all play a role in how visible the light source is and where the light is directed.

Light-colored fabric shades can allow some light to pass through the fabric to the sides, often creating a softer ambiance in the room.

Darker and more opaque shades limit light output to the sides more effectively, focusing the eye on the light exiting from the top or bottom.

Glass can vary greatly depending on its transparency and surface structure – from clear and brilliant to soft and diffused.

Which lampshade suits which interior style?

Modern: Clear forms, simple fabric shades, acrylic, and glass.

Country house: Cream, beige, pleated, fabric, and classic conical shapes.

Vintage: Decorative fabrics, unique shapes, and hand-painted or textured glass shades.

Industrial: Black, gray, geometric shapes, and striking surfaces.

Scandinavian: Light fabric shades, white, cream, and subtle natural tones.

Boho: Wicker looks, warm colors, and decorative structures.

Measuring a lampshade correctly – 5 steps

1. Measure the bottom diameter: For round shades, determine the widest point at the bottom.
2. Measure the top diameter: Especially important for conical lampshades.
3. Measure the height: From the top edge to the bottom edge.
4. Measure the fitting: Determine the diameter and type of shade mount.
5. Photograph the position of the fitting: Check whether it is located at the top, center, or bottom of the shade.

For oval and rectangular lampshades, additionally note the width and depth.

7 common mistakes when buying a replacement lampshade

1. Only checking for E27 or E14: The mounting type and position must also fit.
2. Only measuring the bottom diameter: Height and the top measurement also influence the fit.
3. Selecting glass only by socket type: For replacement glass, the mechanical mounting opening is particularly important.
4. Choosing a shade that is too large: The lampshade should be proportional to the lamp base and the space it occupies.
5. Choosing a shade that is too small: This can make the bulb and socket awkwardly visible.
6. Overlooking the fitting position: Table, floor, and pendant lamps can use different constructions.
7. Ordering before measuring: Especially with replacement shades, it is better to record all relevant measurements first.

Cleaning lampshades

Proper cleaning depends on the material.

Fabric lampshades: Carefully remove dust with a soft cloth, a suitable brush, or a lint roller. In case of stains, always follow the material and care instructions of the specific product.

Glass lampshades: Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaners on hand-painted or decorated glass shades.

Acrylic lampshades: Clean carefully with a soft cloth to avoid scratching the surface.

Buying lampshades at Saasil

Whether a replacement lampshade for a floor lamp, a lampshade for a table lamp, a shade for a hanging lamp, a fabric lampshade, a glass replacement shade, or an E27 or E14 lampshade – the crucial thing is that the fitting, dimensions, and shape match the existing lamp.

At Saasil, you will find lampshades in various materials, colors, shapes, and sizes – from small replacement shades to large or XXL lampshades.

Saasil has been advising private customers, tradespeople, and commercial clients on lighting, spare parts, and lamp accessories for over 30 years. You can compare various lampshades directly in our showroom in Wuppertal-Vohwinkel.

Are you unsure which replacement lampshade fits? Bring your lamp or the old lampshade to our showroom or send us photos and measurements of the lamp, the fitting, and the old shade – we will help you make the right choice.

Frequently asked questions about lampshades

Does every lampshade fit every lamp?

No. In addition to size and shape, the mounting or attachment type must primarily match the existing lamp. Therefore, check the shade fitting and its position before purchasing.

How do I find a suitable replacement lampshade?

Measure the existing lampshade and document the bottom and top diameter, height, as well as the mounting and attachment type. For square or oval shades, additionally measure width and depth.

Which lampshades fit an E27 socket?

For this, you need a lampshade with a holder that matches the existing E27 mount. Additionally, the size, mounting position, and design must fit the lamp.

Can I use an E27 lampshade for an E14 socket?

Many E27 lampshades suitable for this purpose can also be used on an E14 mount with a corresponding adapter or reducer ring. Whether this is possible for your shade and lamp must be checked based on the specific construction.

What is a lampshade adapter ring?

An adapter or reducer ring reduces the size of the fitting for intended lampshades, for example, from E27 to E14.

Which lampshade fits a table lamp?

Depending on the lamp base, small to medium-sized shades are suitable for table lamps. The proportions of the lamp and a matching fitting are decisive. Fabric shades, conical, oval, or square lampshades are frequently used.

Which lampshade fits a floor lamp?

Due to their size, floor lamps can often accommodate larger lampshades than table lamps. However, first measure the existing shade or the lamp base and check the fitting.

Are there replacement lampshades for floor lamps?

Yes. Many floor lamps can continue to be used or visually transformed with a new lampshade, provided that the fitting and dimensions of the replacement shade match.

Are there lampshades for hanging lamps?

Yes. Fabric, glass, and acrylic shades, among others, are available for hanging and pendant lamps. It is important that the attachment and fitting position match the existing pendant suspension.

Are there replacement lampshades made of glass?

Yes. Glass shades or replacement glass are available for various lamps. With replacement glass, you should check the diameter of the mounting opening as well as the shape and size exactly.

How do I find the right replacement glass for my lamp?

Measure the old glass as completely as possible: outer diameter, height, mounting opening, and, if applicable, the rim or mount. Photos of the lamp and the old glass also help with the search.

What size should a lampshade for a table lamp be?

This depends on the size and shape of the lamp base. As a rough guide, small to medium-sized shades are often used for table lamps. A balanced ratio between the lamp base and the lampshade is essential.

What size should a lampshade for a floor lamp be?

Floor lamps often use larger shades than table lamps. However, the correct diameter depends on the height, width, and design of the lamp base.

Are there small lampshades?

Yes. Small lampshades are suitable, for example, for bedside lamps, compact table lamps, and certain decorative lights.

Are there large and XXL lampshades?

Yes. Large and XXL lampshades are suitable, depending on the fitting, for floor lamps, arc lamps, and large pendant lamps.

What is better: a fabric or glass lampshade?

That depends on the desired lighting effect and the lamp. Fabric usually appears softer and more cozy, while glass can appear more transparent, brilliant, or decorative, depending on the surface.

What effect does a black lampshade have?

A black lampshade creates a strong visual contrast. Depending on the material, it lets less light through the sides than a light fabric shade and can thus create a more directed lighting effect.

What effect does a white lampshade have?

White lampshades appear visually light and neutral and can be combined with many lamp bases and interior styles.

What shape should my lampshade have?

Round and conical lampshades are particularly versatile. Cylindrical shapes look more modern, oval shades can be practical when space is limited, and square or rectangular lampshades fit particularly well with geometric lamp bases.

Can I just replace the lampshade?

Yes, if the existing lamp is constructed in such a way that the shade can be removed and replaced separately. The new shade must be compatible in terms of mounting and dimensions.

Can I bring my old lampshade along for consultation?

Yes. If you are unsure about the size or the fitting, you can bring the old lampshade or your lamp to our showroom in Wuppertal-Vohwinkel. Alternatively, photos and exact measurements help with identifying the correct item.