Description
Amber Mica Uno Lampshades
Threaded Uno Lamp Shade
Ships Free to contiguous 48 US states
Size
- Base: 12″
- Top: 7″
- Side: 7-7/8″
- Fitter: 1-1/4″ inside diameter, threaded
- Fitter Recessed: 1″
- Must be used with uno-threaded socket
- For best compatibility, purchase shade & socket together
Amber Mica Uno Lampshades offer an organic appearance. The pleasing natural appearance displays unique mineral patterns. When lit, these mica uno lampshades are transformed to a soft, semi-transparent glow. Yet the downward-light, uno shades are most known for, is bright and useful for task lighting.
Mica refers to a group of minerals. These silicate minerals are heat-resistant, do not conduct electricity and appear in various colors. The sheet mica is made by laminating mica flakes – crystals together with shellac or resin.
Mica uno lampshades are made of sheet mica. Once made, mica-sheets are rigid. The mica sheet is wrapped on a copper-brown metal frame, that is rust resistant. Hex shape is set off by dark brown taped binding, accenting top, bottom and individual sections.
Fitter: This lamp shade has a special threaded uno fitter is at center top. Use on bridge arm lamps where lamp shade screws directly onto special uno lamp socket. It is frequently seen on vintage floor lamps.
Compatibility between Bridge Lamp-shade and Lamp-socket
- Uno-threads, on new and old lamp sockets, can vary slightly.
- Most sockets and shades will thread together, however occasionally the threading on some sockets is not compatible.
- To insure compatibility, between threads on uno lamp shade and threads on. uno socket, it is best to purchase socket and lamp shade together.
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Install: Uno Lampshades for Bridge Lamps
Uno lampshades are used on lamps where shade hangs down from a lamp-arm. They are referred to as bridge lamp shades.
- Bridge lamp shades have a 1-1/4″ threaded ring at top center of shade.
- Lamp requires a uno threaded socket.
- Attach shade to lamp by screwing: threaded shade ring onto uno threaded lamp socket.
- Socket-switch is at top of shade for easy access.
- Socket-swivel enables positioning of uno lampshades. Light is easily directed downward onto task surface.
Uno Lamp Sockets
