I thrifted a cool lamp but not sure what sort of shade would look good. Ideas?
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Probably many depending on your tastes and the decor of your room, for a starter for ten I'll throw three ideas out there:
amoslighting.co.uk
www.harrisoncropper.com
www.lampshadebarn.co.uk
IME lighting is easy to get OK but hard to get really good, I would pop into a local independent lighting shop and have a look what they have and take a bit of advice. We've done it before with lamps. I appreciate funds may be limited but good lighting/shades can really lift a room.
Laura Ashley Bacall Linen Empire Drum Shade Silver 25cm/10 inch
The Laura Ashley Bacall lightshade has a classic, slightly angled, Empire drum form. The diameter of this size is 25cm. Here we finish it in slubbed linen in silver. Fabric shade only; fitting not included. 60W max. Suitable for E27 fittings. Comes with a reducer ring to fit traditional B22...
amoslighting.co.uk
Hadleigh Tweed Drum Lampshade
This striking bright orange lampshade is the perfect way to add a touch of bold to your home, it would look wonderful complementing a colour scheme in a children’s bedroom.
www.harrisoncropper.com
Orange Herringbone Oval Lampshade - Lampshade Barn
Our orange herringbone oval lampshade is made from a traditional country herringbone fabric which look fabulous in any home.
www.lampshadebarn.co.uk
IME lighting is easy to get OK but hard to get really good, I would pop into a local independent lighting shop and have a look what they have and take a bit of advice. We've done it before with lamps. I appreciate funds may be limited but good lighting/shades can really lift a room.
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I might add the bulb type (that is that is the type of light it emits) also make a massive difference to a space.
Why did I zoom in? 
I'm sorry to say, the electrical aspects of the lamp may need to be looked into.
It appears as if it has a 2 core lead, with an American style 2 pin plug.
It's possible that the cable rating may not be appropriate, but most importantly, with a 2 pin plug, the metal fitting won't be earthed (and in this case doesn't appear to be double insulated).
Despite that, it looks a nice lamp base, and it would be a quick and straightforward job for a competent person to change the lamp holder and rewire.
I'm sorry to say, the electrical aspects of the lamp may need to be looked into.
It appears as if it has a 2 core lead, with an American style 2 pin plug.
It's possible that the cable rating may not be appropriate, but most importantly, with a 2 pin plug, the metal fitting won't be earthed (and in this case doesn't appear to be double insulated).
Despite that, it looks a nice lamp base, and it would be a quick and straightforward job for a competent person to change the lamp holder and rewire.
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He is not in UK , another lost Yank?Why did I zoom in?
I'm sorry to say, the electrical aspects of the lamp may need to be looked into.
It appears as if it has a 2 core lead, with an American style 2 pin plug.
It's possible that the cable rating may not be appropriate, but most importantly, with a 2 pin plug, the metal fitting won't be earthed (and in this case doesn't appear to be double insulated).
Despite that, it looks a nice lamp base, and it would be a quick and straightforward job for a competent person to change the lamp holder and rewire.
I did think to check, and the flag was UK - but I should have looked at their other posts.
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Sorry, it's the US. Thank you for your kindness.
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Clue was in the title; UK people do not use the word "thrifted"
Why does it matter here, they wanted some ideas.
I understand that this site is not just viewed by a UK audience.
Their flag at the time was set to UK, whether that was via a VPN, or purely a mistake, I do not know.
But if I see a potential electrical safety issue, I will always point it out - and I have rewired a few imported lamps with US plugs and leads, it isn't a unique occurrence.
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To be fair, so many sockpuppets infest the site under a false flag, it pays to treat any noob with caution...
It’s intended shade should be a glass bell with centre hole to accept threaded section at the top. .
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