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Lighting Finial

A finial is a small decorative cap that can be found installed on structures that have sharp ends, such as table lamps and other types of lighting. Finials come in a variety of different sizes, styles, and finishes to help you restore your antique or modern lighting equipment. While they are mostly used on lighting equipment, they can also be used to add caps to sign posts, flagpoles, railings, furniture, and other types of fixtures with pointed ends.

What is a lighting finial?

Lamp finials are top caps on lamps and lights that are often stylized and completed with different finishes. Even though lamp finials are small, they have several important functions.

  • They secure the lamp shade.
  • The finials provide a surface that allows you to be able to pick the lamp up from above.
  • They add the finishing touch to restored lamps and prevent the floor or table lamp pieces from looking uneven or lopsided.

What are common materials used for lamp finials?

Lamp finials come in a variety of different materials. While you can find finials made from gemstones, crystal, figurines, and even baseballs or golf balls, other materials may be more common.

  • Brass: Brass finials are widely used due to the fact that brass does not rust or corrode.
  • Copper: This material forms a patina that can add a unique look to antique lamps.
  • Wood: Carved wood finials can make wood lamps feel finished, especially if the carvings or design match the lamp base.
  • Ceramic: These finials can add a dainty or elegant touch to your antique lights.

What considerations should be made when choosing a lamp finial?

The type and style of lamp finial that you choose may depend on the type of lamp.

  • Style and design: Some finials are designed to fit flush on the lamp. Others are simple decorative balls or spears that give a finished look. However, you can also use finials to add a whimsical feel to your lamp by adding porcelain figurines, sparkling crystals, and even seashells as finials.
  • Material: Common lamp finials include brass, copper, and wood. However, ceramic finials, porcelain finials, and plastic finials can also be found.
  • Size: The size of the finial can change the appearance of a lamp. The finial should add a balanced look, meaning it should not look too top-heavy or too small as to where it makes the lamp look incomplete.

What is lamp finial thread?

Lamp finials are usually connected to the base of the lamp by a hollow or harp threaded pipe. The threads themselves are spirals at the end of the rods that the lamp finials can be twisted onto. The threaded rods come in a variety of sizes, so choosing a finial that fits is paramount. Otherwise, you can use a finial adapter, which will allow you to use smaller thread finials with lamps that have larger threaded pipes, or vice versa.

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