The timeless aesthetic and popularity of Tiffany lamps ensures that you can locate a replacement shade or even find a service to repair a shade with relative ease. Shopping considerations include shade size, shade fitting, style (whether a geometric, round or tulip shape) and shipping.

But First...Can Old Friends Be Made Anew?

Before diving in to your search for a replacement shade, consider your options. Are you trying to find a shade identical to the one you are replacing? If so, consider that you may be able to repair the shade rather than replacing it completely. Certain services advertise they can repair Tiffany lamp shades: hoylelamps.com, out of North Carolina, provides before and after pictures of its best replacement work, and its services even include repairing pieces that are curved and painted. The Dr. Grotepass Studio (Tiffany-restoration.com) is a service based out of Germany that will also do repair work with authentic leaded glass. The shipping cost to and from may sting, but some may determine that repairing a family heirloom or sentimental gift is worth the price.

Replacing After All? Measure Twice, Buy Once.

If you decide that you still wish to replace the lamp shade, it's time to measure the shade and to determine the fitting. You will need these measurements when you are trying to select from online inventories or when combing local stores. Measure the diameter of the shade opening, and measure the opening of both top and bottom when applicable. Next measure the vertical height of the inside and then the length of the diagonal. Determine the fitting style and have this information handy as you begin your search.

Style or Substance?

Are you looking for a Tiffany lamp or a Tiffany-style lamp? The leaded glass of authentic Tiffany lamps is a coveted find among antiquers everywhere, but if you have a weekend to spare, it might be worth touring local antiques or consignment shops in hopes you could get lucky and find a worthy shape and size replacement. Should that fail, the Internet is the best resource for your search and the repair companies mentioned above also deal in new replacement shades. For those who simply want the Tiffany-style lamp and don't demand the leaded glass, a quick Internet search will yield a listing of dealers happy to ship a shade that matches your measurements and fitting. You may also want to check with local big-chain furniture stores to see if any of their stock will match your lamp fitting; the never-ending popularity of Tiffany-style lamps usually means they keep an inventory of one or two designs.

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Hoylelamps.com

Tiffany-lamps.de

Lampsplus.com