What are Lamp Shades?
Lamp shades are frames that typically fit on the top of a lamp and cover the lighting source. They can be made of glass, various fabrics, and different forms of paper. They serve both a decorative and practical purpose that dates back in history by several centuries. When gas lamps were first introduced, they emitted a light quite different from lights made by gas lanterns or candles. The light was harsh and bright white, and there was also concern about potential exposure to dangerous chemicals from gas and to explosions from lighting gas. The purpose of lamp shades was to protect against potential health issues and also to help filter the light. Early experiments with gaslights in public areas had a tendency to create problems and people often complained of headaches when exposed to them. Popularity of lamp shades only increased with development of the incandescent light bulb in the late 19th century. Today lamp shades are still used to help diffuse light and reduce glare. Even when
Lamp shades are used to produce extensive lighting in a particular area. They are generally used in bedrooms and on study tables. They are manufactured from different materials. Nowadays they are also sold in various geometric shapes.People attach lot of importance to aesthetic value of a lamp shade and therefore purchase their preferred design color shape and other dimension.
