Can I use this without the shade? Can the shade be removed?
1117551
Yes, it can be removed and I'm sure you can use it without it. It probably wouldn't look good, though.
649254
Yes, but you may need a strip of double face tape to secure it since the initial application wore off the sticky. Ideally the shade should be a tight fit to eliminate drafts. (In a basement window, I stapled the top of shade )
428617
Yes. I put shade cloth over the top and 1 side for privacy. Works and looks good.
1660607
I put a different shade on it, and it works great. If you do get a shade, pick one with a small circular opening and the wire frame closer to the top of the shade rather than the middle.
1519513
Not really. I am not able to use my Hunter Douglas shade so I just took the shade down.
1756284
I'm sorry. I didn't see this request come in. The shade is not removable but it folds in. The cup holder IS removable, but I use it to hold my keys, doggy treats, and any number of things so it's very useful, and not in the way at all.
502594
The lamp shade is removable. The shade's base is a round circular piece which slips down onto the outside of the socket which holds the light bulb. (The light bulb has to be removed to take the shade off of the lamp.)
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Tom, I did not trim my shades and quite honestly I do not see where one would do so without adversely affected the integrity of the shade. The top portion is fitted inside an aluminum tube to hold it in place when you raise and lower the shade. The bottom portion has another aluminum tube sewn into a sleeve to keep it in place and it has small rings on each end that allow the bungee retainers to be attached if you choose to do so. I would not trim them based on what I see in the design of the shade. They work great in my opinion and I have had zero problems since installing them on my patio. I hope this helps. Tom, I did not trim my shades and quite honestly I do not see where one would do so without adversely affected the integrity of the shade. The top portion is fitted inside an aluminum tube to hold it in place when you raise and lower the shade. The bottom portion has another aluminum tube sewn into a sleeve to keep it in place and it has small rings on each end that allow the bungee retainers to be attached if you choose to do so. I would not trim them based on what I see in the design of the shade. They work great in my opinion and I have had zero problems since installing them on my... » Read More Tom, I did not trim my shades and quite honestly I do not see where one would do so without adversely affected the integrity of the shade. The top portion is fitted inside an aluminum tube to hold it in place when you raise and lower the shade. The bottom portion has another aluminum tube sewn into a sleeve to keep it in place and it has small rings on each end that allow the bungee retainers to be attached if you choose to do so. I would not trim them based on what I see in the design of the shade. They work great in my opinion and I have had zero problems since installing them on my patio. I hope this helps. « Show Less
1570438
Definitely. It can be used as just a shade shelter without hanging the screen walls. We completely love this item and use it all summer.
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To get a definitive answer, I suggest you contact Heatshield. As suggested by other buyers here, it appears they may be able to make you a custom shade. How great is that!! Please post when you get an answer from them.c
840187
Just to clarify, the shade is not made from glass. It is made of resin (ie. plastic).
178557
You have to determine that based on the measurements. See how much space you have then determine if your sun shades will need to be removed or not.
1511156
It is designed to go vertically but you probably could. The shade slides into the bracket from the top and rests on a "base". If you turn it horizontal, you would see this base and there is potential for the shade to slide out. you'd have to secure the glass somehow.
824378
The shade is removable. There is a three way turn switch just above the gold part of lamp near where lightbulb is at. I have two lamps and I love them. Mine are on my nightstands but they'll be pretty anywhere.
1449028
There really isn't a shade. It is the metal housing for the socket that you see in the pic and the arms and crystals hide the bulb, actually quite well. It is perfect for a small room especially with low ceilings.
471170
No, not designed as a shade or top, the idea is to plant vines or climbing flowers to create a natural cover. I am quite sure you could attach a piece of cloth temporarily however.
1195169
It does unscrew, but probably can not hold very much weight. A small shade would work