Abstract: A telescoping support structure is provided having specially shaped inner and outer tubular members which serve to form an essentially non-rotatable elongated structure that can be locked into a desired stable position.

Abstract: A quad fold pleated material is disclosed which has excellent obscuring function and an esthetically pleasing appearance that hides the shadows of supporting structure of a lamp shade or whatever else the material is draped around.

Abstract: A knock down lamp shade using a pleated material is disclosed which has excellent appearance and storability, and is easily assembled and dis-assembled. A flexible draw ring connected to the pleated material that provides and assists the assembly and dis-assembly function yet forms the top of an assembled lamp shade. A novel rigid supporting structure is disclosed that is easily stored, assembled and dis-assembled, and when combined with my pleated material, creates an esthetically pleasing and economical known down lamp shade that has excellent capacity to hide or obscure the shadows from the supporting structure from observation when installed on a lit lamp.