“Hand Taylored in the Studio of Edward Alden Designs, Detroit” These two bell floor lampshades were seriously deteriorating. The covers and liners were brittle and torn. The top and bottom valances were still in tact. The lampshade wire frames were in great condition.
Bell Lampshades, Edward Alden Studios
The vintage Edward Alden shades were hand sewn. I estimate the shades to be from the 1940’s due to the wrap on the wire. The top and bottom wires are wrapped typically with a twill, but these appeared to be more like gauze. The lampshade wire frames were in great condition.
The top and bottom valances were aged but still intact. I cleaned the valances, the best I could, without damaging them to be used on the new lampshade covers. It is time consuming to re-attach delicate vintage trims.
Original Lampshade Top Valance
Vintage Bottom Trim, Bell Lampshade
The lampshades covers are restored with charmeuse silk. Just a beautiful pair of “Edward Alden” lampshades restored!
Vintage Valance Bell Lampshades, Edward Allen Studio Restore