How do you measure the overall dimensions of a lamp?
Guide to measuring lamp height and width.
Measuring Overall Height: Pull the measuring tape down from the top edge of the shade to the bottom or base.
Measuring Overall Width: Place the end of the measuring tape at the centermost or widest portion of the shade and pull across the shade of the lamp to the corresponding opposite edge. This will give you the measurement of the total width of the lamp with shade affixed.