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Thea Glass Lamp Shade Amber vs Opal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade

These are different parts, not substitutes. The Thea is a small amber glass shade, 6 in. wide and 4.7 in. tall, for a socket- or clip-style lamp. The hobnail shade is a 10-inch bottom-fitter globe for an oil or hurricane lamp, hand blown in opal milk glass. Buy the Thea to replace a small amber shade; buy the hobnail if your lamp takes a 10-inch fitter. Owners of the hobnail praise the glass and the fit; the Thea has little owner feedback to go on.

  • Choose the Thea Glass Shade in Amber if you need a small amber glass shade around 6 inches wide for a table or accent lamp.
  • Choose the Amber Glass Hobnail Oil Hurricane Lamp Shade if your oil or hurricane lamp has a 10-inch bottom fitter and you want a hand-blown opal globe.

Prices

  • Thea Glass Lamp Shade Amber: $22.05 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
  • Opal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade: $72.50 used at Etsy (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Thea Glass Lamp Shade Amber is $50.45 cheaper than the Opal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
Thea
Thea Glass Shade in Amber

Thea Glass Lamp Shade Amber

Thea Glass Shade in Amber

$22.05at WalmartChecked 15 h ago
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Pros
  • Small footprint for tight lamps
  • Amber glass gives a warm glow
  • No assembly
Cons
  • No fitter size listed, so fit is a guess
  • Little owner feedback to check
  • Plain look next to patterned glass
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Amber Glass Hobnail Oil Hurricane Lamp Shade

Opal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade

Amber Glass Hobnail Oil Hurricane Lamp Shade

$72.50at EtsyChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Hand-blown opal glass
  • Hobnail pattern with crimped top
  • Owners report a good fit and careful packing
  • Made in the USA
Cons
  • Only fits a 10-inch bottom fitter
  • Bulky 10-7/8 in. bulge needs room
  • 30-day warranty only

What separates them

Thea Glass Lamp Shade AmberOpal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade
FitterNo listed fitter; mounts as a small shade10-inch bottom fitter
Size6 in. wide, 4.7 in. tall10-7/8 in. bulge, 6-1/2 in. tall
GlassAmber glass, smooth ovalOpal white milk glass, hand blown
PatternPlain ovalHobnail with crimped top
Lamp typeTable and accent lampsOil and hurricane lamps
OriginNot statedMade in the USA by craftsmen
WarrantyNot stated30-day
AssemblyNone requiredNone required

Price history

$152.88$22.05
Nov 9Nov 11
  • Thea Glass Lamp Shade Amber: lowest $22.05 on Nov 11 at Walmart.
  • Opal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade: lowest $68.06 on Nov 9 at Opentip.com; $152.88 on Nov 11.

Prices at every store

Thea Glass Lamp Shade Amber

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Access LightingReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $22.05Free shippingChecked 15 h ago
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  • MenardsNew

    In stock

    $23.49Checked Nov 9
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  • WalmartCheck price at Walmart
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Opal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade

  • EtsyPre-owned

    Availability unknownSold by Seller

    $72.50Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Antique Lamp SupplyCheck price at Antique Lamp Supply
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Specs compared

SpecThea Glass Lamp Shade AmberOpal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade
colorYellowOpal, Opal white milk glass
size5.1" to 8"6 inch
glass_colorAmber—
MaterialGlass—
Height—6-1/2 inch
Width—10-7/8 inch (bulge)
Light Fixture Type—Oil Lamp
Fitter Type—Bottom Fitter
Fitter Size—10"
Base Material—Glass
Glass Type—Opal, Hand Blown, Opal white milk glass
Finish—White
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SpecThea Glass Lamp Shade AmberOpal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade
Overall Dimensions—6-1/2 inch tall and 10-7/8 inch bulge
Style—Hobnail Student Shade Style
Pattern—Hobnail
Transparency—Opal Glass
Embellishments—Hobnail, Crimped Top, Crimp top
Design Highlights—Crimp top
Home Style—Mid-century
Material Multi—Glass
Product Type—lampshade, lamp shade
Package Quantity

What reviewers say

Opal Hobnail Oil Lamp Shade

Buyers of this shade praise its appearance and glass quality, and say it fits their lamp frames exactly. Several note it looks just like the old globe it replaced, and that it arrived well wrapped and undamaged.

What people mention
  • Glass qualityPraisedBuyers describe thick, evenly blown opal glass with a clean hobnail pattern.
  • FitPraisedOwners say the 10-inch bottom fitter seats perfectly on their lamp frames.
  • AppearancePraisedReviewers say it closely matches the original globe it replaced.
  • PackagingPraisedBuyers report the shade arrived well padded and in perfect shape.

Questions and answers

Will the hobnail shade fit my lamp?
Only if your lamp takes a 10-inch bottom fitter. Measure the fitter ring before buying; it will not fit a standard socket lamp.
Is the Thea shade a direct replacement for the hobnail?
No. The Thea is a small 6-inch amber shade with no listed fitter. The hobnail is a 10-inch fitter globe for oil and hurricane lamps.
Which looks better on a vintage lamp?
The hobnail suits classic and mid-century oil lamps with its opal milk glass and crimped top. The Thea is plain amber and better for a simple table lamp.
Which is more durable?
Both are glass. The hobnail is hand blown and thicker-looking, and owners report it arriving intact and fitting well. The Thea has little owner feedback.
Is the hobnail worth stepping up to?
If your lamp needs a 10-inch fitter, yes. It is the only one of the two that fits, and the hand-blown US glass is the draw.

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Length—11 Inches
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)—false
Warranty—30-day