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REPAIRED DESKTOP LAMPSHADE, BEIGE LINEN STYRENE RESTORE
This original black-out lampshade was restored with a beige linen styrene. Lampshade styrene is fabric laminated to a hard plastic. It is used for lampshades that only have a top and bottom wire. The original black-out material does not allow light to show through the shade. The light comes through the top opening and […]
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 […]
Custom Lampshade Restoration, Marble Paper Styrene Shade
The light from this old lampshade was very dim from the aging process. The original shade was light weight to accommodate the lamp fitting that it hangs from. It is actually a hanging shade. These drum shades are my favorite to restore for obvious reasons. I used a marble paper styrene backed […]
BROCADE LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR
This elegant brocade lampshade had a deteriorating liner. Liners deteriorate and shred but the liners can be replaced and original trim re-applied. The new liner in this lampshade was replaced with silk. Silk is a long term fix and is as pretty as the cover itself.