Collection: Glass Lamp Shades by Fitter Size

Glass Lamp Shades - Shop by Fitter Size

The fitter is the opening at the top of the shade where it connects to your lamp. Getting the right fitter size is the most important measurement when ordering a replacement glass shade. Use this guide to shop by the size that fits your fixture.

Common Fitter Sizes

• 1⅛ to 1⅝ Inch Fitter — Small lily and pond lily shades designed for candelabra and multi-arm chandelier fixtures; the delicate fitter size used on antique lily lamp styles
• 1⅝ Inch Fitter — Standard fitter size for glass wall sconces; fits most common sconce shade holders
• 2¼ Inch Fitter — The most common size for student lamps, oil lamp conversions, and many antique fixtures
• 2¾ Inch Pipe Fitter — The standard fitter size for torchiere floor lamps; the shade slides over the pipe and faces upward to reflect light toward the ceiling
• 3 Inch Fitter — Found on wall sconces, ceiling fixtures, and some floor lamps; available in lip and straight fitter styles
• 4 Inch Fitter — Common on larger sconces, pendant lights, and specialty fixtures; available in lip and straight fitter styles
• 6 Inch Fitter — Used on larger student lamps and some floor lamp styles
• 7 Inch Fitter — A popular size for traditional oil lamp conversions and antique student lamp restorations
• 8 Inch Fitter — Found on large floor lamps, torchieres, and statement pendant fixtures
• 10 Inch Fitter — Used on oversized floor lamps and library-style fixtures
• 12 to 14 Inch Fitter — Large and grand fixtures including Victorian, Gone with the Wind, and specialty statement lamps

How to Measure Your Fitter

• Measure the inner diameter of the shade opening — this is your fitter size
• For lip fitters, measure where the lip rests on the fixture ring
• For straight fitters, measure the inside of the tube that slides into the fixture
• For torchiere shades, measure the inner diameter of the pipe opening at the top of the lamp
• When in doubt, measure twice — even a ¼ inch difference matters

Fitter Types

• Lip Fitter — Shade rests on a collar or ring; common on antique and vintage lamps
• Straight Fitter — Shade slides into the fixture and is secured with set screws; common on sconces and ceiling fixtures
• Pipe Fitter — Shade slides over the pipe of a torchiere floor lamp

Still not sure? Contact us with your lamp's make, model, or a photo and we'll help you find the right fit.