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, Liner Repair on Pleated Shades

PLeated Lampshade Liner Repair.  This is a pair of pleated Cooper Lampshades.  They are very nice shades covered with a high end cotton pleated fabric.  The covers are in excellent condition but the liners are brittle and shredding.     The liner on the left is puling away from the frame. The shade on the […]

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 […]

Lamp Shade, Victorian Fringe Lampshade Repair, Restore

Victorian Fringe Lampshade Repair, Restored.  The pictures speak for themselves.  This is a pair of Crown Victorian fringed shades repaired with charmeuse silk.  I used the original trim on these restored shades.                     Removing the original trim to use on newly restored shades is a tedious […]

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 […]