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14 June 2006

AskMeCha: Where can I find a replacement lampshade? Hi everyone, so I'm a longtime lurker of both MeCha and AskMe (had the account for years, too shy to post...) but I would really, really appreciate your help. I broke my boyfriend's beloved Ikea lampshade, and I want to find a replacement. Any ideas? →[More:] I know it seems silly that it takes a broken lampshade for me to de-lurk, but I didn't know where else to turn.

You bunnies all are lovely, I enjoy everyone here, I thought you should know. :) I might even continue to post if I'm brave enough! Thank you so much.

post by: carabiner at: 13:33 | 9 comments

Welcome, carabiner! Unfortunately, I can't help with the lampshade. There are, believe it or not, Ikea fan sites and message boards. Maybe someone on one of those can help you?

posted by jrossi4r 14 June | 14:03

Welcome!

Call ikea and ask. Look online for the lamp at ikea site, maybe they have shades separate?

Also, depending on whether you live in a more urbane area, you likely are not too too far from a lighting wearhous or even a shade store.

posted by jelly 14 June | 14:11

People re-sell a lot of Ikea stuff on Ebay. I'd do a quick search there. And next time you're drunk, don't put a glass lampshade on your head ;)

posted by pieisexactlythree 14 June | 14:13

Hi, carabiner! How old is the lamp?

posted by iconomy 14 June | 14:15

wow, I didn't think I'd get any replies since my post didn't include OMG Bunnies! :) You sure know how to roll out the welcome wagon. Thank you for making me feel special :)*whuffles to all*

pi: I've searched eBay and Google to no avail :( I guess I'll search it weekly, but not knowing even the correct Ikea name and only to describe it as mushroom shaped. It's a cute lamp, though I don't think that would suffice in the eBay or Google search terms.

iconomy: He says he bought it circa 2002, but it could be another year...

posted by carabiner 14 June | 14:25

Hmm there has to be a way to find out the model name or number, right?

posted by iconomy 14 June | 14:39

iconomy: The only information on the bottom of the lamp is the following...

first sticker: Use only 40Watt 120V Type G lamp bulbs
second sticker: it has a holographic background with 5 lines:
- first line in the left hand corner [03/99] right hand corner [E86924]
- second line is two circles with a UL in the middle
- third line is [Listed] beneath the two circles in row 2
- fourth line is [Portable Lamp]
- fifth line is [Issue No. BH-61,566]

the third sticker is a small white and black Ikea logo in the centre and the number 83 beneath that.

Other than that, there is nothing on the lamp.

posted by carabiner 14 June | 15:04

I can't track it down, but according to this, the E86924 is the model number of the lamp, and BH-61,566 is the issue number, and those are the two things you need to identify it. Try calling Ikea and telling them the numbers.

posted by iconomy 14 June | 15:38

UPDATE!!!!!!

Thanks to the wonders of AskMe, someone has donated their lamp to my cause. I have a replacement and a happier boyfriend. Hooray! (Check the AskMe link above for details)

:-D

posted by carabiner 14 June | 20:53

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