Where to find a really nice lamp shade or two

11 years ago

I need lamp shades for some lamps, but I don't find any really nice ones at the lamp stores. Where do you find good lammpshades???

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nanny98
11 years ago
Penneys used to carry a nice line of shades, but that was some years ago. Good luck!
Lily316
11 years ago
Target has some nice ones.
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biochem reminded me of the custom option. I once did that too at a local small country furniture & decor store for a small desk accent lamp. They had various sizes, shapes, fabrics and trims to pick from. I think I paid over $50 for a small 6" shade, but it fit my needs perfectly. Target, JCP and Lowes will all have suitable basic shades, but I can't picture anything really special. I have also bought basic shades at Christmas Tree Shop of all places!! I once was looking for a particular size that was hard-to-find and was suprised to see so many decent (looking) shades for so cheap! They really have some great deals.
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houstonmom_gw
11 years ago
Lowe's usually has nice lamp shades. One of my favorite lamp shades came from Target a few years ago, so I second that suggestion, also!
marie_ndcal
11 years ago
Menards and maybe Home Depot etc could carry some.
azzalea
11 years ago
The Christmas Tree Shop has a nice selection.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
11 years ago
Lowes, garden ridge, lighting stores, walmart.
hounds_x_two
11 years ago
Perfect lamp shades are hard to find. I have had my best luck at a small lamp shop where I can take my lamp and "try-on" shades. The staff is wonderful, and helps with harps and finials, too! Maybe you haven't found the right lamp shop. I can recommend one in Texas!

Other thoughts...
Check estate sales
Consult an Interior Designer

Good luck!
morz8 - Washington Coast
11 years ago
I did find mix and match lamps and shades, decorative finials, at Lowe's a few years ago....nothing really, really special but nice.

My very favorite place - Lamplighters Lamp Shades on E Burnside in Portland Oregon, only it's 2 1/4 hours away, and any time I'm down there I'm too busy with family to shop. I bought a gorgeous silk shade there a few years ago and haven't been able to get back...

I just ordered two from here this week, needed the close-to-wall shape....I'll let you know if I'm pleased...

Here is a link that might be useful: Shades of Light
morz8 - Washington Coast
11 years ago
If you were interested, my lamp shades from Shades of Light came today and I'm quite happy with them. A good weight quality shantung silk - the lining may not be silk but that's OK, it was the lining that disintegrated in the old shades I was replacing. These have a same color braid trim that's applied to look seamless, no overlaps or glue but sewn, very well done.

I'd buy from them again. Their packaging was flawless (came FedEx, took 8 days from order date), but method used prohibited sending two shades same box, the shades are individually boxed and sort of suspended by heavy cardboard 'framing' inside - which meant I did have to pay shipping for two packages needing two identical shades, but that's OK...really needed these and shape had been difficult for me to find.
Georgysmom
11 years ago
BB&B has some shades, too.

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