The bell lampshade also features a wide brim like the empire ... Proportion is key. If you pair a tall lamp with a short shade, it may look wonky or vice versa, a very tall shade on a small lamp will ...

A drum or rectangular shade pairs well with a geometric base for a modern look, while a conical capper often suits a traditional lamp—a ginger-jar or candlestick base, for example. Bell-shaped shades ...