Half Lampshades

Half lampshades solve a problem that full shades simply can’t: they fit flush against a wall or sconce, while a round shade would otherwise stick out at an awkward angle. Susan makes each one by hand, using the same marbled and hand-painted papers found throughout the rest of the shop.

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Choosing the Right Half-Lampshade for Your Fixture

A half-shade lampshade design is built for one specific job, sitting flat against a wall while still shielding the bulb and softening the light that spills into the room. If a fixture is mounted directly against plaster or wood paneling, a full round shade simply won’t sit correctly, which is exactly the gap this shape was designed to fill from the start.

Sizing depends entirely on the fixture in question, the same principle that applies when sizing lampshades for table lamps. Small half-lampshades work well on delicate sconces or narrow hallway fixtures, while larger versions suit bigger wall lights or double-arm fixtures that throw considerably more light into a space.

Susan builds each one on the same washer-top or clip-style fitting most sconces already use, so installation never requires rewiring or an unplanned trip to the hardware store.

Half Shades for Wall Lights & Sconces

Here’s where this shape does its best work and why so few shops carry it at all.

  • Built for wall mounts. Half lampshades for wall lights are some of the most requested pieces Susan makes, since most retailers only stock full rounds.
  • Sized to the fixture. Available for both small sconces and larger double-arm wall lights, matched to whatever’s already installed.
  • Table lamp solutions too. Half lampshades for table lamps positioned close to a wall get the same flattened treatment.
  • Fully customizable. Paper, trim, and grosgrain color can be matched to an existing room or built entirely from scratch.

Whether it’s a single sconce or a matching pair, Susan can build the shape, paper, and trim to fit your fixture, right down to a coordinating pair of marble bookends nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

They’re built specifically for wall-mounted fixtures where a full round shade would stick out awkwardly or simply look wrong against the wall. Sconces, picture lights, and certain wall-mounted table lamps all call for this flatter, more practical shape.

Most standard washer-top and clip fittings work just fine with this shade style. Send along a fixture’s dimensions and fitting style, and Susan will confirm the shade sits correctly before anything ships out to you.

They can be, depending on what the space needs. For a matching pair of sconces, simply mention it during ordering, and both shades will be marbled or painted from the same batch to keep the colors closely related.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth or a low vacuum attachment set on its gentlest setting. Avoid water entirely, since the paper isn’t sealed the same way as a marble waste basket or some of the other studio pieces.