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Diffusers and Diffuser Shades

Diagram of Diffuser Floor LampDiffuser lamps are often confused with Torchiere lamps. Many people think that the glass "bowl" is a shade in itself and look for one that is fancy or colored. Such is not the case. It is simply made to diffuse the light upwards and a fabric shade then sits on top for aesthetics and to soften the glare from the candle bulbs.  

Diffusers are a glass "bowl" which forces the light upwards providing bright indirect lighting to illuminate a room.  Lamps which have diffusers take large 3-way Mogul bulbs in the center.. They are not a shade in themselves.  

The bottom (B) measurement of this shade for a 3-candle floor lamp, such as the one in the diagram, should be 18" or greater.

Diffuser lamps are very popular because of the great light they provide.

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