To remove the lamp harp, you generally need to squeeze its legs just above the harp base where it connects. This releases it from the slotted arms of the base.
Removing the harp from your lamp's base might be needed for adjustments, replacement, or simply to change the lampshade style. The process is quite straightforward once you understand the simple locking mechanism.
Steps for Removing the Lamp Harp
The method involves a few simple actions to detach the harp from the part that is typically fixed to the lamp body (the harp base).
Here are the steps:
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Remove the Finial: First, locate the decorative finial at the very top of the lampshade. Unscrew or otherwise detach this finial to free the lampshade.
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Remove the Lampshade: Gently lift the lampshade off the harp. Set it aside safely.
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Squeeze the Harp: Look at where the bottom of the harp connects to the harp base. Gently squeeze the harp inward just above this connection point.
- Mechanism Explained: The harp locks into the lamp via notched "legs" at its bottom. These legs slide into the short slotted arms of the harp base. Squeezing the harp causes these legs to move inward, releasing them from the slots.
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Lift the Harp: Once squeezed, you should be able to lift the entire harp straight up and off the harp base.
This process specifically addresses removing the movable harp wire assembly from the stationary harp base component. The reference provided describes this exact procedure.
