Tag Archives: antique

Victorian Crown Lampshade Restore, NE Ohio

Written by admin on October 1, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Two Victorian Crown Lampshades in need of repairs.  These shades are deteriorating due to age.  I cannot say what the original cover fabric is, but the new cover will be charmeuse silk. I was able to remove the original trim around the top, middle and bottom without damaging the trim.  Removing old trim is a […]

Posted in Current Restore Projects | Also tagged , , , , , ,

STENCILED PIERCED LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR, NE OHIO

Written by admin on August 22, 2013 — Leave a Comment

The liners have been replaced on these stenciled pierced lampshades.  The tissue is a very different liner than anything I have ever worked with before.   The stenciled pierced shade and liner is applied as one when they are made.  I removed all the old liner tissue but there are still small remnants on the […]

Posted in Lampshade Liner Repairs | Also tagged , , , ,

Restored Early American Silk Ruffled Lampshade

Written by admin on February 22, 2013 — Leave a Comment

I have finally finished this Early American Lampshade. The original lampshade was in pretty bad shape when I got it for restoration.  It appeared to be restored before, so all I had to go on was what was there.   I searched the net for an original for viewing, but never found one.  I would […]

Posted in Completed Lampshade Restoration Projects | Also tagged , , ,

Large Floor Lamp Drum Shade Restored

Written by admin on February 9, 2013 — 2 Comments

This shade sits on a floor lamp with a 3 bulb cluster. One of the spider wires was detached from the frame.  The cover was stapled onto the frame.   The fabric drum lampshade is completely repaired.  The scroll braid is trimmed with old gold soutache to pull in a mirror and other accent pieces near […]

Posted in Completed Lampshade Restoration Projects | Also tagged , , , , ,