Lamp Shade Suggestion  

Shade for higher
What's the total height from the base to where the shade will eventually rest?
With this info I can lend my best suggestion.

approx. 28", i prefer...
approx. 28", i prefer something of the same period, i have been looking for over a year now as it sits in storage. It's harder than finding the right shoes for a dress! The thing that conflicts me the most is what shape will go best on this lamp, thanks for any ideas

Long thin cylinder, I think.
Long thin cylinder, I think.

shade for higher
Perhaps a long cylinder might cover too much of the lamp's neck?.
I feel a horizontally wide shade with a 2 inch difference from top to bottom.
This will modernize the look of the lamp, bring it up to date.

I agree- look at the harp-
It's not too long,but a shade should just cover the top of the base,yet not far down.I feel a wide,short(approx8-9") shade,in that 60's-70's natural hopsack cloth would look most attractive.

i did try a cylinder shape...
i did try a cylinder shape and it did cover too much and a wider one but it looked too top heavy, i guess either would work in the right size, i may try having one custom made

God is in the detail
The right proportion is the key.
I'd go with the horizontal shade.
Follow the link to retro modern in NYC, these guys understand shades.
http://www.retromodernlighting.com/store/furniture_search.php?FRID=Z2qUY...