A lamp base is of great importance as it brings out the look of the lampshade. Without a proper lamp base, the beauty of the lampshade is lost. There are various shapes and styles of lamp bases available in the market. Lamp bases are made in a medley of materials and finishing. The styles range from modern to antique and traditional to contemporary. The most common lamp bases are made out of Brass. These have an antique finishing and look elegant. The shapes of lamp bases can be square, round, elliptical, rectangular or even in the shape of a gourd. The commonly used materials for making lamp bases are brass, galvanized iron, glass, papier-mâché etc. They also are perfect candidates for candleholders, a bohemian hanging lamp fixture and flower vases. The lamp bases are usually made of colorful materials in pleasing pastels so that various lamp shades can match with them. The shape of the lamp hade has to be matched with the shape of the lamp base to create the desired effect. Lamp bases might often have an inline switch that makes it easy to turn the lamp on and off. The lamp bases may be available in a variety of materials: - Wooden Lamp Base - Silver Lamp Base - Aluminum Lamp Base - Glass Lamp Base - Bamboo Lamp Base - EPNS Lamp Base - Papier Mache Lamp Base - Brass Lamp Base - Wrought Iron Lamp Base - Ceramic Lamp Base - Beaded Lamp Base - Natural stone Lamp Base - Terracotta Lamp Base Some lamp bases are exquisitely engraved and embellished to create an artistic look. These look very charming if they are coupled with a plain lampshade in hard fabric. Unlike wall scones lamp bases are more noticeable and thus more appreciated. They are eye catching if they coordinate with the lampshade. A great investment, lamp bases have several uses and add a touch of sophistication wherever they are placed.
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