Drum

Shop our comprehensive collection of drum lamp shades in shallow drum or tall barrel shapes, handcrafted of silks or casual hardbacks in modern, casual or vintage styles 5-20" wide. Drum lamp shades have some advantages over empire or bell shapes. They reflect light equally downward and upward. The drum shape provides greater space from the hot light bulb which allows manufacturers to increase the lamp wattage rating thereby providing more light.

For assistance in converting your lamp from a tapered shade to a drum shade, give the industry experts a call. Free professional lamp shade fitting since 1975, just like bringing your lamp into our showroom !

A hint to the possible origin of drum lamp shade lies in the 18th-century French gambling card game called Bouillotte. It seems probable that drum shades may have evolved from this unique drum-like shape.