How to Match a Shade Shape to a Lamp Base
The shape of the base of your lamp has a great deal to do with the appropriate shape for its lampshade. A well-chosen shade should complement the bases profile, drawing upon shapes and angles in order for the shade to be a `continuation` of the design theme.
Different shaped lamp bases call for different shade shapes that are ideally suited to them. Consider these lamp shades for table lamps.
A base featuring a curved profile is complemented by a curved bell shade. You can see here the pattern of a curve ending in a platform is repeated from the base to the shade, albeit inverted. Bell shades match well to a curved base profile.