{"title":"E14 lampshades","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn E14 lampshade is chosen according to the lamp it fits and the light you want. An E14 lampshade dresses a small screw-cap lamp, and the material chosen decides the light rendered before the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibilite\"\u003eWhat is an E14 lampshade and how do you check compatibility?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn E14 lampshade fits onto a small screw-cap socket, the kind used on bedside lamps, small floor lamps and some pendants. Before buying, measure the diameter of the socket and the gap between the socket and the base: it is this space, more than the colour, that decides whether the lampshade sits straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE14 lampshade: recognising the small screw cap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E14 cap is the narrow thread, the one used on bedside and accent lamp bulbs. The wider E27 fits living room floor lamps and classic pendants. The marking is often moulded into the socket. Fixing is done by a ring screwed onto the socket or by a collar placed on top. Look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eavailable lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e and check this fixing method, then the maximum wattage marked on the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE14 to E27 lampshade adapter: when it really helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reducer ring inserts a thread, it does not transform the lamp's socket and never replaces a lampshade of the wrong diameter. It is only fitted if the manufacturer provides for it on your model. In doubt, take a lampshade with the right cap: it is more stable and hangs better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb that screws in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLampshade to plan for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall screw cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall cap bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE14 lampshade, narrow opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge screw cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge cap bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27 lampshade, wider socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsert ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not change the bulb's cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly if the manufacturer provides for it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matiere\"\u003eE14 lampshade in glass, linen or rattan: which material for which light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material decides the light. Glass lets the beam through and lets the bulb be seen, linen and fabric diffuse it gently without glare, rattan filters it and draws shadows on the walls. Choose the desired effect first, the colour afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE14 lampshade in glass: the clean beam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear or frosted glass lets the source be seen and projects a sharp light, useful for reading or lighting a precise surface. It suits bedside lamps and floor lamps far from the sofa. It needs a slightly damp microfibre cloth, without abrasive product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE14 lampshade in linen or rattan: diffusing or filtering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen, like the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003efabric models\u003c\/a\u003e, veils the source and gives a soft light, without harsh reflection on a pale wall. Rattan filters and projects a pattern of shadows, it finds its place in a living room or a reading corner. To compare the shades and the density of the weave, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003ethe linen lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e and how they hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight rendered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRooms where it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuse, warm, without glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom, bedside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust dry, soft brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVeils the source, soft light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside, living room, guest room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGentle vacuuming, never soaked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLets the beam through, lets the bulb be seen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside, floor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly damp microfibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRattan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilters the light, draws shadows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, reading corner, conservatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft brush, avoid humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"support\"\u003eWhich E14 lampshade for a bedside lamp or a floor lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a bedside lamp, a short, closed E14 lampshade frames the light towards the book or the floor; glass suits when you want a clean beam, linen when you are after ambient light. On a floor lamp, a wide cone lights the room without glare from the sofa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGlass lampshade for a bedside lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe constraint of a bedside is the height under the socket: a lampshade that is too tall comes up to face level and glares when you are sitting. A short cylinder or cone, in glass, keeps the beam downwards. Also check the clearance above the tray, to put a book down without hitting the material. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre\"\u003ebedroom models\u003c\/a\u003e often play on this compact format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloor lampshade for the living room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a floor lamp, the stability of the base matters as much as the shape: a wide cone or a drum spreads the light upwards and downwards, without a harsh patch on the walls. Check the diameter of the frame and the weight the socket accepts. To balance a reading corner, compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003ea living room lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003emodern lines\u003c\/a\u003e: the silhouette changes the whole effect. All that remains is to choose a model from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eall the small cap lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installer\"\u003eHow to install an E14 lampshade without getting it wrong?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost E14 lampshades are fitted with a ring or a collar that screws onto the socket: you slide the lampshade onto the socket, screw the ring, check that it does not lean. Always switch off the power before handling the socket or the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to install a lampshade on an E14 socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the current, unscrew the bulb if necessary, slide the lampshade down to the stop, then tighten the ring by hand, without forcing. The lampshade must not touch the bulb. Check the alignment by looking at the lamp from the front and from the side: a badly engaged ring makes the whole thing lean. The weight of the lampshade must remain compatible with what the socket and the support accept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to hang a lampshade from the ceiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pendant is fitted onto the intended support: socket with collar, or frame suspended by a chain. Switch off the current at the breaker before working. For a living room, the fitting height is generally around 75 to 90 cm above a table, depending on the size of the top. The rest of the assembly can be found in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe Designix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"tissu\"\u003eHow to change the fabric of a lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can re-cover a lampshade whose metal frame is sound: peel off the old fabric, keep the shape as a template, glue a thin fabric and stretch it without creases. If the frame is twisted or the socket damaged, replacing the lampshade is simpler and safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChanging the fabric of a lampshade: the method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeel off the old fabric without deforming the rings, then use the frame as a template adding a gluing margin of two to three centimetres. Glue on the top, stretch, then glue the bottom. Choose a thin fabric: a thick textile blocks the light. To judge the drape before you start, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003ethe effect of the fabric\u003c\/a\u003e on assembled models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace the lampshade rather than re-cover it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the lampshade when the frame is warped, when a ring is bent or when the socket shows signs of heat. Re-covering corrects neither alignment nor a damaged fixing. A slightly darker or lighter lampshade is often enough to change the mood of a bedside without touching the lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eHow to match the E14 lampshade with the room and its colour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lampshade is chosen to continue the wall or the furniture when you want discreet light: white and pale tones blend in, black draws the silhouette, green brings colour without glare. In a child's room, look for veiled light and a fixing out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE14 lampshade in white or green, and black shades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite blends with the wall and most furniture, it suits when you want a light silhouette. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-blanc\"\u003ethe white shades\u003c\/a\u003e for this type of match. Green brings a visible colour without glare, useful in a bright living room. Black, for its part, draws the lamp and structures a reading corner: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-noir\"\u003ethe black lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e if you are after a strong contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLampshade for a baby's room: the criteria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a child's room, the material comes before the colour: a dense fabric or a thick linen veils the source and avoids direct light above the bed. The fixing must remain out of reach, the ring well tightened, the cable tidied away. A closed lampshade, without roughness, is easier to clean. Find these formats in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003ethe baby's room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"erreurs\"\u003eWhich mistakes to avoid when choosing an E14 lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recurring mistakes: confusing small and large cap, buying without measuring the space between socket and base, neglecting the maximum wattage marked on the socket, choosing a very tight fabric when you want light. Measure, check the cap, then choose the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying an E27 lampshade for an E14 lamp, or the opposite: the opening and the ring do not match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnoring the socket-base gap: a lampshade that is too tall glares at face level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting a bulb beyond the maximum wattage marked on the socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking a very tight fabric hoping for light: it blocks it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the colour before the light effect, then regretting the mood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a relaxation corner, compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003elighting the sofa corner\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003emodern silhouettes\u003c\/a\u003e before deciding. The final choice is made in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003ethe lampshade section\u003c\/a\u003e, and the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003elighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e remains to be browsed to match the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you install an E14 lampshade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power, slide the lampshade onto the socket down to the stop, then screw the ring or the collar provided. Check that it does not lean and that it does not touch the bulb. Switch the power back on only once the fixing is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you hang a lampshade from the ceiling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pendant is fitted onto the intended support: socket with collar, or frame suspended by a chain. The lampshade slides onto the socket and is locked by the ring. Switch off the current at the breaker before working and check the weight the support accepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you change the fabric of a lampshade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeel off the old fabric, keep the frame as a template, cut the new fabric with a gluing margin, then stretch it without creases by fixing it at the top and bottom. This method only works if the frame is straight and the socket in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich glass lampshade for a bedside lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glass lampshade suits when you want a clean beam, for example for reading: it lets the light through instead of filtering it. Check the height available between the socket and the base, and direct glare if the lamp is close to the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you put an E14 lampshade on an E27 cap?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, an E14 lampshade does not fit onto an E27 socket: the opening and the ring do not match. There are adapter rings, but they are only fitted if the manufacturer provides for them. 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