Tag Archives: repair
Desktop Lampshade Repair / Restore, NE Ohio
A gentleman purchased this brass candlelight cluster desktop lamp at a resale shop. He contacted me for repairs to this very unique lamp. I can see why he was so intrigued with the lamp. This small desktop lamp has candle lights that swivel, a brass arrow that adjusts the shade height and a brass wreath […]
Lampshade Repair / Restoration, Stark County, Ohio
This beautiful frame is a Kichler lampshade. It is covered with an ivory shantung. The liner was deteriorating. The owner of the lamp decided to replace the shade with something new. I was fortunate enough to get ahold of the shade before it was disposed of. The Kichler lampshade wire has such nice curves. An […]
Lampshade Repair, Victorian Figurine Shade
My customer has received the repaired lampshade. The lampshade has been restored with a Cream Ivory Silk Cover and a Gold Silk Liner. It is a beautiful figurine lampshade. My customer is sending me pictures of the shade on the Figurine Lamp Base. When I get them, I will post the completed lamp. Cannot wait […]
Lampshade, Shade Repair, Victorian Messien Figurine Frame
Boudoir Lampshade, Messien Figurine Lamp Shade Repair. Such a delicate lamp shade. I will be restoring this shade with a silk charneuse ivory cover and silk charmeuse gold liner. I was able to save the original trim. The top fringe trim has such a delicate presence and is so complimentary to the frame. The […]
Victorian Crown Lampshade Restore, NE Ohio
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 […]
DECORATIVE ACCENT CONTEMPORARY LAMPSHADE REPAIR
Lampshade Recessed Spider Wire Repair: The deep recessed lampshade spider wire on this brown cone shade came unglued. I reattached the spider wire to the original hard shelled paper (styrene) lampshade. I used black grosgrain to secure the loose wire. Originally, black bias tape was used to glue the wire to the shade. If […]
LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR
Square bell lampshade liner repair. This lampshade is the original shade with a new liner. The light is a little brighter with the new liner.
NE OHIO LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR
Lampshade liners deteriorate over time due to normal lighting after a decade, two or three! I appreciate the original shade covers as they are strong and aged to the lamp. People are often told that the entire shade needs recovered and relined if the liner is brittle, but it is just not so. I […]