i wanted to buy new ones online, but i couldn’t think of the word for them. they aren’t sconces…..i know there is a word. its on the tip of my tongue. god this is frustrating. thanks for your help
They are typically called globes, covers, or diffusers. But don’t worry, no one really knows what to call them so if you go into a store and describe them, they will understand.

They are usually called globes or shades. Hope this helps.
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globs or shades?
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They are typically called globes, covers, or diffusers. But don’t worry, no one really knows what to call them so if you go into a store and describe them, they will understand.
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Work in a hardware store
Hi, They are called shades and also can be refered to as ceiling fan light kits http://www.ceilingfanslighting.com/ Hope this helps.
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