Black Paper Empire Hardback Lamp Shade with Gold Foil Lining for Table and Floor Lamp Styling

This black paper empire lamp shade pairs a bold exterior with a gold foil interior that reflects warm light. Its tapered silhouette gives table and floor lamps balanced proportions, making it a distinctive finishing touch when refreshing a lamp.

Handcrafted in the USA, the shade has painted seams for a neat finish and a brass spider fitting with a 1/2-inch drop. Five standard sizes let you choose proportions for your lamp, while the custom option accommodates a base diameter up to 22 inches.

Features

• Opaque black paper gives the shade a bold exterior.
• Gold foil lining reflects warm light inside the shade.
• An empire silhouette tapers from a wider base to a narrower top.
• Painted seams create a clean finish.
• Brass spider fittings have a 1/2-inch drop.
• Handcrafted in the USA.

Specifications

• Product: Empire hardback lamp shade
• Exterior: Opaque black paper
• Interior: Gold foil lining
• Fitting: Brass spider with a 1/2-inch drop
• Standard size 1: 3-inch top × 12-inch bottom × 9-inch slant
• Standard size 2: 4-inch top × 14-inch bottom × 10-inch slant
• Standard size 3: 5-inch top × 16-inch bottom × 11-inch slant
• Standard size 4: 6-inch top × 18-inch bottom × 12-inch slant
• Standard size 5: 7-inch top × 20-inch bottom × 13-inch slant
• Custom size option: Base diameter up to 22 inches; exact dimensions require confirmation
• Size selection: The size selector refers to bottom diameter; slant is the angled side measurement
• Country of manufacture: USA

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this empire shade be used on a table lamp or a floor lamp?

Yes, this empire lamp shade is intended for table and floor lamps with a suitable spider mounting arrangement. Compare the shade dimensions and its 1/2-inch fitting drop with your lamp before choosing a size.

How do I choose the correct shade dimensions?

Choose this shade by comparing its top diameter, bottom diameter and slant measurement with the proportions you need. The standard bottom diameters are 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches; slant measures the angled side rather than vertical height.

What is different about the custom size option?

The custom black paper shade can be made with a base diameter up to 22 inches. Its exact top, bottom and slant dimensions need to be confirmed for the custom order.

Is the gold finish on the outside of the shade?

No, this lamp shade has a black paper exterior and gold foil lining on the inside. The gold interior reflects warm light while the exterior retains its black finish.