Is the shade that hides the bulb metal or fabric? TY
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There really isn't a shade. It is the metal housing for the socket that you see in the pic and the arms and crystals hide the bulb, actually quite well. It is perfect for a small room especially with low ceilings.
1449029
more of the crystals hang down to hide the bulb. We are so proud of this light fixture. It's perfect for a small room.
2181319
It is hardwire. The shade is made of paper. The light bulb is candelebra (small). I am looking for a better shade or better lamp.
1028264
The shade part of the light is brushed acrylic but the large circles (diffusers) that hide the lightbulbs are actually glass.
637328
The plastic cover rests on the tabs in the shade. It's not firmly attached, but it doesn't make a difference. Looks good.
493545
It's a beautiful shade. It is not really bright, but gives the room a soft glow. My lamp is a dark brown metal captains lantern and it looks perfect with it. I actually ordered this by mistake and had already notified Amazon that I wanted to return it. When it came I really liked it and decided to keep it.
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This one is just a shade. It comes with a metal type piece attached to the plastic shade portion clips on to a standard lightbulb, but you already have to have a bulb in an installed fixture. I believe during my search on Amazon I also saw some offers for full fixture and shade combos (at a greater price), but this wasn't one of them.
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Well, it's hard to say exactly, but yes. It is a metal. Not plastic or anything dlse. It is quite durable. I recommend it, but I put a warmer light fluorescent bulb (Cfr).
629118
Lamp structure is metal - the lens over the bulb is plastic and a bulb comes with it along with a small screw driver to remove the lens - we have several of these lamps through out our home
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I feel it lets through a lot of the light. I only have two bulbs in my fan fixture. It's not super bright but it wasn't with my previous shade.
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The material is 100% high density polyethylene. It does a good job of limiting visibility from the outside while still allowing a good amount of light I have bought two sets one larger to keep the sun away from my porch and another smaller for my den, this second one I got it for the same reason you mentioned, to limit visibility from outside but still allow light to come in. I am happy with the product.
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None that I am aware of at present. I installed my Full Spectrum Light Bulbs (ALZO 45W CFL) in light sockets without a globe or shade (not my original plan). Used in this fashion they throw a lot of light as long as you aren't too concerned about appearances.One is mounted horizontally and another vertically. Both have been in service since the beginning of this year without any problem.
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shade is glass, color is accurate. there are 2 bulbs with pull-chain switch. the lamp is heavy and well made. we are very happy with it.
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The shade has a round flange but that unscrews and then tightens to secure shade. Light bulb pushes into socket.
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Shades are plastic actually. And it is not very study one. Funny enough, there was warning in the package that don't use bulbs over some wattage, otherwise plastic will melt :). The poles are some metal, not sure if it is brushed steel.
1599093
The shade is made of plastic; the support rod is metal. I believe the base is a very durable plastic.
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To your second question, you can hide the bulb by moving it to a side with the bulb fixrure
260656
It is a silicone coating to hold the bulb together if it shatters. Great bulbs - mimics full-spectrum incandescents. Very "warm" light.