When your furniture isn't big enough for a round shade, using an oval shade saves you space while helping you create your desired look. Made of tailored silk-type shantung fabric with an off-white softback lining (black shades have gold softback lining), the Oval Lamp Shade flares slightly outward from top to bottom. The Oval Lamp Shade is part of the Royal Designs, Inc. Timeless Basic Shade Collection. Royal Designs has been in the lamp shade business since 1993 with our multiple shade lines that exemplify handcrafted quality and value. Height is measured by slant height from top to bottom of the lampshades? front face. Measurements listed as (TOP x BOTTOM x HEIGHT). Please measure your existing shade--a replacement harp may be needed for a proper fit or additional adjustment if changing height of shade.