When were bridge lamps made?

Almost all manufacturers of lighting fixtures made bridge lamps in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In fact, these lamps continued to be manufactured well into the 1950s.

How do you wire a bridge lamp?

Cut off the old plug and strip the cord. Attach the new cord to the old cord and pull the new cord up the lamp toward the bridge arm. Screw the new socket cap on the bridge arm and completely pull the cord up the lamp. Remove the old cord from the new cord.

What is a bridge lamp?

: a small floor lamp usually with an adjustable arm.

What is an UNO socket?

UNO sockets have the same matching thread on their socket shell. The most common application for this type of shade and holder is the bridge arm floor lamp. Types of Uno Lamp Shades One slides in place and uses pressure from the bulb to stay connected. The other uses threads for support.

Can I rewire a lamp myself?

You can rewire a lamp easily by yourself. The process is simple and requires you to cut the old cord from the root and replace it with a new one. The replacement process shouldn’t take long.

What does UNO lamp shade mean?

An uno lamp shade is a type of shade that fits onto a lamp socket with an uno fitter. The uno fitter has arms radiating outward attached to the inside edges of the shade that support a hollow round piece that slides over the socket.

How can I make my lampshade higher?

Shade height can be adjusted up or down by swapping the harp for a taller or shorter one, or you can add risers to the existing harp – but often if a shade is too small for the lamp, no amount of adjusting will make it cover the hardware.

What kind of lamp is a bridge arm?

Circa 1920’s, bridge arm lamps (or bridge lamps) are usually floor lamps, but can also be table lamps. They have a design which is meant to focus light downward for reading or sewing. Bridge arm lamps generally have a metal base and an upright column of decorated tubing or rod.

What can I get at antique lamp supply?

Antique Lamp Supply carries a full collection of lamp parts and chandelier parts to renew and refinish your valuable antique or vintage lamps. Find shades, crystals, candle covers, chimneys and other aesthetic pieces to revitalize the look of your favorite lamp, as well as internal electrical components to brighten its light.

What kind of parts are in antique lamp co?

We offer hundreds of parts to make lamp repair projects easier and safer. Our electrical components meet safety standards while a wide variety of replacement parts respect the details of the period by providing a match to your vintage lamp.

Where can I buy a new bridge lamp?

Here you’ll find almost anything you need to build a new, or repair an old floor lamp, bridge lamp, or torchiere lamp. We carry a large inventory, but if we don’t have it, we can usually order it for you and have it within a week.