Part of a fixture that accepts a glass or plastic globe. The diameter of the fitter determines the size of the neck or opening in the globe.
Within the top diameter of a shade, three prongs meet in a center ring where the shade fits to the harp. Also known as "Spider". Floor Lamp - Standing lamp, sometimes referred to as "Stick", used for general lighting.
The "lip" part of a glass shade or globe that attaches to the shade-holder part of the fixture. Common fitter sizes (diameters) are 2-1/4" 3-1/4", 4" and 6". Typically, the fitter measures slightly less than these dimensions.
Decorative rim that holds glass shades on place on a light fixture
Generally the lower rim (or lip) of a chimney, globe or shade that that fits into a metal ring, burner or holder. A hall lamp shade, for example, would have a fitter on both ends.
The lip-shaped part of the shade that slips into the fixture and is held in place by fitter screws. Common fitter sizes (diameters) are 21/4", 31/4", 4" and 6". The fitter and shade holder sizes are the determining factors in pairing fixtures with shades.
The metal part of a light kit which attaches to the fan and contains the light socket(s). Often sold separately from the glass shades.
The metal part of a light kit which attaches to the fan containing the light socket(s). In most cases these are sold separately from the glass shades.