Hospitality
Lampshades Inc. has supplied lampshades to the hospitality industry for over 45 years, giving clients the best price possible by buying direct from the manufacturer.
- Made to order in our Bedford Park, Illinois factory, in any reasonable size
- Fits your existing lamps: standard, UNO, Euro and slotted washers
- Hotel-friendly materials, including wipe-clean Trilam laminates
- Material swatches on request, so you can see them before you order
Build your shade Match my existing shade See materials & request swatches
Build your shade
Choose a shape, enter your sizes and options, and we'll quote it. Every shade is made to order, so any reasonable size works. The builder only asks for the measurements your shape needs.
Get a quote · about 5 minutes
Don't know the specs? Match my shade
Take a photo of the lamp and we recognize the shade. Then measure it step by step, with a picture of exactly where the tape goes, or type in sizes you already know. Your sizes and photos come straight to our factory, and we reply with a quote.
- Snap the lampWe recognize the shape for you.
- Measure or enter sizesGuided step by step, or type them in.
- Send itWe reply with questions or a quote.
Start my quote I already know my sizes
Designing a brand-new shade instead? Use the shade builder to choose the shape, size, material and trim.
Drawings or a spec sheet? Attach a PDF in the tool, or email info@needashade.com. Prefer to talk? Call (773) 522-2300.
Shapes & how to measure
We size shades as top × bottom × slant height, in inches. Slant height is measured along the side of the shade, not straight down. Drum shapes have the same top and bottom, so they just need a width and a height. Replacing an existing shade? Measure it the same way.
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Round Drum
Diameter 6–30" · Height 4–24"
Measure straight across the top (it matches the bottom), then the height straight up the side.
Good for: Guest-room table lamps, lobby floor lamps, pendants
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Round Tapered
Top diameter 3–20" · Bottom diameter 6–30" · Slant height 4–24"
Measure across the top and across the bottom, then the slant height along the side from top edge to bottom edge.
Good for: Classic table and floor lamps, nightstands
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Square Drum
Width 6–24" · Height 4–24"
Measure one side of the square, then the height straight up the side.
Good for: Modern guest rooms, desk lamps
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Square Tapered
Top width 3–16" · Bottom width 6–24" · Slant height 4–24"
Measure one side of the top and one side of the bottom, then the slant height down the middle of a side.
Good for: Table lamps, nightstands
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Rectangle Drum
Length 8–36" · Width 5–20" · Height 4–24"
Measure the long side (length), the short side (width), then the height straight up the side.
Good for: Double-socket lamps, headboard and desk lamps
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Rectangle Tapered
Top length 4–30" · Top width 3–16" · Bottom length 8–36" · Bottom width 5–20" · Slant height 4–24"
Measure the length and width of the top, the length and width of the bottom, then the slant height down the middle of the long side.
Good for: Table lamps, buffet and console lamps
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Oval Drum
Length 8–36" · Width 5–20" · Height 4–24"
Measure the oval at its longest (length) and its narrowest (width), then the height straight up the side.
Good for: Wall-mount and headboard lamps, narrow tables
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Oval Tapered
Top length 4–30" · Top width 3–16" · Bottom length 8–36" · Bottom width 5–20" · Slant height 4–24"
Measure the top at its longest and narrowest, the bottom the same way, then the slant height down the middle of the long side.
Good for: Table lamps where depth is limited
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Half-Round Wall Shade
Top diameter 3–16" · Bottom diameter 6–24" · Slant height 4–20"
Measure the top and bottom as if the shade were a full circle (straight across the flat back), then the slant height down the curved front.
Good for: Wall sconces, corridors, bathroom vanities
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Need something larger or a shape not shown? We make custom shapes too. Tell us about it.
Washers & drop
The washer is the fitting that attaches the shade to the lamp. Match it to your lamps and the shade will drop straight on. Custom washers are available in many sizes.
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Standard washer (3/8")
Sits on top of the lamp harp and is held on by the finial. The most common fitting on hotel table and floor lamps.
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UNO washer (threaded or unthreaded)
A ring that fits over the lamp socket below the bulb, so no harp is needed. Common on swing-arm and wall lamps.
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Flat / Euro washer
A flat washer with a large center hole, held on the socket by its shade ring. Used on European-style sockets.
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Slotted (C) washer
Open on one side so the shade slides onto the fixture without taking the lamp apart.
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What is "drop"?
Drop is the distance from the top edge of the shade down to the washer. A bigger drop raises the shade on the lamp so the socket stays hidden. Most hotel table lamps use a ½" to 1" drop.
Edge finishes
We offer three edge finishes. Tape and trim can match the material or contrast with it to tie in with your interior.
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Taped
A thin band of tape along the top and bottom edges, matching or in a contrasting color.
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Trim
A wider trim band along the top and bottom edges for a bolder look.
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Rolled edge
The material is rolled over the frame for a soft, finished edge.
Also available: inside linings in white, gold or black, and diffusers to soften the light.
Before & after
Hotel guest rooms re-shaded with new shades made to fit the existing lamps.
How ordering works
Send your specs
Use the builder above, or send us a photo of your lamp and existing shade with its measurements.
Get a quote
We confirm the size, washer and material with you and send a quote, direct from the manufacturer.
Approve a sample
For larger orders we can make a sample shade so you can check it on your lamp before production.
Production & delivery
Your shades are made in our Bedford Park, Illinois factory. Reorders are simple: just send your spec code.