Try switching to rounded bulbs instead of chandelier flame type. Then a clip on shade may fit on the bulb.

Or just get G40 or G60 bulbs and paint the sockets black.

Where did you get the lamp? Look on the bottm for a model number.

Can we see the whole light please . I have found that unless this is some special vintage light probably easier to just get a new one.

@Patricia Colwell Consulting I found this one and am trying to make it work. I'll let that picture for ya!

IMO you might be looking for the wrong shades. I think your light is supposed to have simple glass sphere shades.

I don't think you have a Medusa Light. These Medusa lights have all the lights coming from the top of the fixture just the snakes came from the top of Medusa's head

Hmmmm. Okay, those were the shades i thought this one would take, but you're right, not exactly medusa. OK. great, I'll look down this path and see what i come up with. Thank you SO MUCH for the pictures!

Just put in globe shaped bulbs.

@Jenna Gaggero I've built and refurbished many lamps so I've experienced this conundrum before. I have a three part answer. It's long, bear with me!

I agree with Beverly, it looks like a globe shade is the proper style. You can't just buy any globe shade and expect it to work. There are so many types of attachments, it's not that simple.

The main question is, how do you attach it to the base? Take the lamp into a lighting store and see if a sales rep can help you figure out shade style and exact fit. If they can't order anything for you, then you might need to take the information and shop online.

Or if you know of a place in your town that builds custom lighting, take it to them for help.

FIRST SUGGESTION: From the photo you posted, it looks like maybe you need something with threads inside the opening, so you simply twist it on, like this:

I've shopped for small shades like this before, and had a hard time finding a US supplier. I did find this one on Amazon that might work, but check the ring size first. Or if it's not right, maybe you could contact that seller and see if they have anything else.

If you're at a loss, I do find shades like this at Ali Express. They have a ton of variety, but the shipping will be super slow and you can't return it if it doesn't fit. I despise Ali Express, but sometimes I just can't find the proper part anywhere else! (Or Ebay, but it's pretty likely the seller will be shipping from China, so it's practically the same thing.)

SECOND SUGGESTION: did the broken glass shades have removable brass rings, like this? then all you need to do is find the right size globe and attach those rings to them. Video here.

THIRD SUGGESTION:

Look for small globe shades that have openings at both ends. You reach in through the bottom and attach them with a large ring that twists around the outside of the socket (video here).

So in this case, you can find a shade that fits close enough, but it's the ring that needs to be a perfect fit. This might be easier to find than my first suggestion of a closed globe. (Here are some rings in different sizes.)

The shade will look a little like this, with a small opening at the top and larger one at the bottom:

NOT like this one! this has a little neck that will prevent your globe from sitting flush against the curved part:

https://www.mylampparts.com/collections/glass-globes

Beverly, thanks for the helpful link, but respectfully, that particular shade won't work. The neck will prevent the globe from sitting flush against the curved part. And it doesn't have threads to attach it to the socket.

@SeattleMCM @BeverlyFLADeziner

This is amazing info! I can't believe all the pictures and links!!! WOW. I looked at each option and it sounds like the 3rd is easiest to find and therefore cheapest AND seems would let the most light through.

So I measured what I could, it's hard to picture the curve of a globe shape fitting with the plate-like base. These are the measurements (excuse my total lack of nomenclature):

- Circumference of the threads that shade screws into: 13cm or 5"

- # of Threads: 6

- Opening of the plastic ring piece on bottom of shade that screws in: 4cm or >1.5" across

So, it sounds like option three, you're saying it JUST needs to fit the ring, so that should be easy I hope?

What are search terms for THAT type would you use on Amazon? (e.g. "open globe," "twist on base" or whatever? If that doesn't exist I could do Ali, but would want to be sure of fit. Or are you saying to buy the ring and shades separate?

Thanks again, I feel I'm almost theeeere. I NEVER would have figured this out on my own!

(Just included this for good measure, it's what I bought these bulbs based off of, but sounds like I should go round to fit?)

Yes, the thing that needs to fit perfectly is the ring, the shade can fit close enough (as long as the hole isn't too small of course). So order the rings separately from the shades.

Before you do that though, start by taking the broken shade to a lamp store and seeing if they have anything that works. Or maybe they can order something for you. Maybe they'll even be able to find the right closed globes (I honestly don't think open shades will put out more light so don't let that be a deciding factor, frosted glass shades diffuse light really effectively).

If you do need to buy it from the internet, I believe what you're looking for would be called "open globe shade".

If you wanted the shade to be around 6" wide, maybe these would work. I love trying to get stuff from Amazon since most of their sellers offer free return shipping, so I just buy a few things and just keep what worked!

You will not find those shade anywhere, other than the manufacture, especially since your budget is 40 dollars. again, buy candle covers spray them brass, and buy globe bulbs.

what you would be looking for is a 6 inch globe with a 4" fitter. Have you looked at the bottom of the lamp to see if there is a model number?

I would go to lowes or home depo and pick up one of these:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Litex-6-5-in-H-6-in-W-White-Orb-Flush-Mount-Light-Shade/1000810366?cm_mmc=shp--c--prd--lit--ggl--LIA_LIT_227_Decor-Lighting-and-Ceiling-Fans--1000810366--local--0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjwsMGYBhAEEiwAGUXJaTFn-frj4oyPUExg1qFhZbqUKCwhfRD--6x1EryzJp0qqqS2jg35AhoCBb0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Just to see if it fits.