Different Kinds of Lampshades

Glass

• A large variety of glass lampshade products are available in the market and many cheap varieties are produced in large quantities. Many of them illuminate a dull and dark room by allowing most of its light to shine through, especially when plain glass is used as its shade. Meanwhile, the more expensive ones usually have fancier glass shades and designs and they usually work to accentuate and soften the look of a room. Many shades have intricate designs and even paintings on them.

Fabric

• Fabric lampshades are generally lighter and less fragile. They are usually made from plain cotton, satin or silk. Fabric lampshades showcase everything from simple weaves to intricate paintings to classic symbols to modern and post-modern artworks. Or, they can be constructed from simple fabric with solid colors. The fabric, style, texture, design and colors of fabric lampshades effectively diffuse the lighting in a room.

Wicker

• Wicker lampshades are created by using a plant material formed into strands, then woven onto a frame. This frame serves as the shade, providing a natural, eco-friendly product that can be designed in a variety of ways. Wicker is also pliable and can easily be bent into different shapes.

Rawhide

• Also called leather lampshades, rawhide varieties are made from leather and typically crafted and painted by hand. Rawhide lampshades generally give quaint, classic, earthy or western looks to a room. Unlike other leather-made products, the rawhide used in lampshades is not exposed to tanning, making it look tougher with a texture similar to a clear parchment of wood or paper.