Abstract: A fitting adapter for standing floor lamps which include a C-shaped body having axially positioned threaded members. At the lower end of the C-shaped body there is provided a first female lower threaded member which screws into the the electrical socket of the lamp stand. A male upper threaded member of the lower end of the C-shaped body screws into the finial for holding the lamp shade therebetween. At the upper end of the C-shaped body there is provided a further female threaded portion engagable with a coupling attached to the lamp stand base. With the present invention, a lamp shade for a table lamp can be adapted to fit a standing floor lamp.