Floor Lamps Lighting

There is hardly any more confusion in the lighting industry than how to select a replacement glass shade for a torchiere lamp.

First let us define a torchiere lamp. A torchiere lamp is any table or floor lamp whose light is directed upward by means of a glass, metal, stone, plastic or other type of reflector. these lamps take many forms and are made of many materials but most commonly made as floor lamps.

The word “Torchiere” is derived from the French word “Torche” torch.

These popular lamps provide excellent area lighting because they bounce light off the ceiling and diffuse it throughout a large area of the room.

There are four (4) basic types of torchiere glass.

1) Dish type torchiere glass (most common) is a dish or bowl shape glass shade with a 1 5/8″ wide center hole that simply slips down over the electrical socket and rests upon a metal or plastic holder. There is a threaded ring which screws down over the electrical socket to hold the glass in place. This type torchiere glass is usually frosted white, beige or plain white.

2) Reflector waffle pattern opal white torchiere glass is a cone shape glass shade available in two (2) common sizes: 2.75″ fitter that is 10″ wide and the other is a 2.25″ fitter that is 8″ wide. This torchiere glass usually has a waffle type pattern pressed into the surface of the glass although there are some with no pattern in the glass. these torchiere glass shades were very popular in the 1920′s and 1930′s and were found on many 6 way floor lamps that had 3 arm lights plus a center light. They are also available on some modern lamps as well as some floor lamps without arms. many of these lamps are designed for a fabric lamp shade to rest upon the reflector glass. This arrangement not only provides excellent area lighting but also excellent reading light.

3) Long neck torchiere glass is a larger glass, usually around 13-16″ wide with a long neck that fits down inside a 2.75 – 3″” wide holder. This glass shade has the appearance of a very wide funnel with neck. these are the most expensive type of torchiere glass shades.

4) Stiffel replacement torchiere glass is made specifically to fit lamps from this lamp maker.

If you need further help selecting the correct torchiere glass for your lamp, be sure to contact a professional full service lamp company with lots of experience with torchiere lamps.

Good luck on all your lighting projects.

Best Regards – Jim Hoyle

Torchere Glass Lamp Shade Replacement Types

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Retro lights make retro lighting quite distinctive. Out of exuberance due to the end of the World War II, the use of loud and happy colours has started. Shortly after the war ended in 1945, some local industries had immediately started operating to revive their household and national economy. It was in the same era that retro style (and retro lighting) was created, when audacious colours and fashion styles were invented. When the modern era came, another fashion style and household designs were introduced until the post-modern period where people are creating more advanced technology and concepts.

The funny thing is that part of the modern inventions, especially those that are related to fashion and home improvement, are an integration of the retro and modern period style. if you are one of the retro enthusiasts who would want to recreate your kitchen to give a retro lighting of this period, then you have to read the succeeding statements.

While you can recreate your entire kitchen or home into a postwar abode, you may consider transforming one part of the house to see how it goes for your taste and the people living in the same house. you could experiment in your kitchen by integrating vintage lighting into your very modern lighting system. Here are 3 retro lights used in the retro period that are still available in some auction stores.

1. Victorian Style Lamp – a very famous retro light during the retro period and remained one of the favourite designs of modern lamp designers up to the present time. you can integrate this with other retro lighting tools and can be placed near the buffet table.

2. Pendant Lights – another of famous retro lights that comes in an old hat design or a vintage umbrella look. While these ones may fit a modern concrete wall, wooden kitchen and fixtures may best complement these lightings for an added vintage look.

3. Ball Lamp – which came out in the 1970′s and became famous during this period. These retro lights have a polished design and prominent colors that make it a dominant feature of the retro look. The ball retro lamp was commonly found in the dining room and the living room of the elites and rich people back then.

With retro lights and retro lighting in your home you’re always going to be the envy of your friends.

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What should I use in my living room to make girls feel more comfortable and make it look not so much like a boring guys living room?

I have a black couch, black loveseat, black recliner, a floor lamp, a silver coffe table, and two matching end tables. I have a huge wide screen t.v that sits on the floor. I also have 2 Guinness posters up and a poster of Fenway Park. so it's rather boring and i just want to make the girls I have over (and the ones to come lol) much more comfortable with that "at home" feeling.

Thank you!

Have lots of throw pillows on the seat and on the floor, put a rug, take out the Guinness posters, have some framed pictures of you and your family around (black and white is good in keeping with your theme), most important: keep it clean. There's nothing better than a clean-smelling room.

ok… hi… i have some ideas that i hope you'll like:

1. where are the colors? color is the number 1 mood controller… yr black is good but not alone… u haven't stated what color wall are… if u need to change, go for warm colors as they will make your room cozier… try red, orange, or yellow if u like any of them… for walls, accessories, and rugs… if not try dark blues or greens…

2. vary your textures and patterns… for example use something coarse or fluffy with your sleek silver tables…

3. remove clutter if u have it… no one is really comfortable with clutter… and try to find something neat for the TV to sit on…

4. choose nice creative accessories… like colorful pillows to accent your sofa and recliner… a nice area rug… sexy but not provocative posters or paintings… other table accessories…

5. always keep color harmony in your scheme

6. use medium-wattage warm incandescent lighting if u don't already have it… it's romantic and cozy and flatters faces… girls would love that… if have an activity, then assign a high-wattage task light for it like lamps…

7. finally, have a positive attitude and confidence… if not for girls' sake then for yours…!

also some of what the other answers suggested is really good… and one guy provided useful websites…

hope i helped… good luck… have fun.

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We want to convert recessed lights into pendant lights but can't find any online that ship to Canada.

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