DIMENSIONS - 8" Top x 16" Bottom x 12" Slant Height. [Please measure your current shade prior to ordering.] Drop is 1". Fits best on tall table lamp bases that are about 8" wide and about 18"high. Fits best with a 10" harp. Weight 2 lbs. QUALITY PARCHMENT - Thick, Premium Black Parchment is crisp and smooth for a bold addition to your lamp. Home Concept parchment shades include a reflective gold inner liner to reflect more light, mostly downward. This is a hardback lampshade, which means the top and bottom rings are supported by the stiff parchment shade material. Home Concept includes reflective gold liner on the inside of all black parchment shades. WASHER FITTER - This shade connects to your lamp harp using a standard washer fitter (aka "spider" fitter) Home Concept features thick 4.7mm brass metal frames and spokes. Drop is 1", which means top of washer is 1" below the top of the shade. EMPIRE SHAPE – Hardback Empire lampshades are the most popular shaped shade because they are so versatile and fit well with all decorating styles. An Empire shade is shaped like the larger end of a cone and features straight lines. Empire shades became popular in the 1890s, when the British Empire was at its zenith, and they fit well with all styles of table and floor lamps, especially modern and classic styles. Empire lamp shades direct light mostly downwards, perfect for reading and tasks. ONE YEAR WARRANTY - Home Concept stands behind every item we make. For a full year, we will replace any shade that fails to perform due to a manufacturing defect. We invite you to join the thousands of happy Home Concept customers and we work hard to earn your trust. Home Concept Hand-Crafted Metropolitan Series Signature Shades are handcrafted to exacting specifications and feature the finest premium black parchment. We give attention to the little details, like reflective gold inner liners and heavy metal frames. Durable Quality Parchment means your new lampshade will last for decades. It won't get brittle from smoke or sunlight like less expensive paper shades. Heavy brass and steel frames means your shades can withstand abuse from kids and pets. It's a difference you can feel when you lift it. Who is this shade for? Classic Empire lampshades work well with most every style of table and floor lamps in homes, hotels, or offices. Designers love the quality and attention to detail of HomeConcept shades.