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Small Miniature Lamp with Shade Liner Replaced, Restored

Written by admin on December 11, 2015 — Leave a Comment

The lampshade liner has been replaced on this very small boudior shade,  The entire lamp is only 18” high.  The ceramic lamp base is a personal lamp and the shade is in-house for a liner repair.   These miniature lamps are the prettiest accent lighting.     The very small lampshade liner was deteriorating from age […]

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ANTIQUE COLONIAL LAMPS WITH BALLERINA SHADES

Written by admin on November 17, 2015 — Leave a Comment

This pair of Victorian Lamps with restored Ballerina shades are in mint condition.  These historic lamps are a rare find, especially with original shades.  The lamps are a Keepsake from her Mother. My client was kind enough to share pictures of the restored Ballerina Shades on their Antique Victorian Lamp bases!          Thank […]

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VINTAGE LAMPSHADE REPAIR, BALLERINA SHADES

Written by admin on November 16, 2015 — Leave a Comment

Ballerina Lampshades with replaced liners.  The original covers were replaced after the lamp shade liner repair.     There are probably very few of these shades around today.  The ruffled covers were cleaned using a vacuum and lint roller.  The ruffled covers were three times the size of the lamp shade frame.  

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RECTANGLE LINEN CONTEMPORARY LAMPSHADE RESTORED, REPAIRED

Written by admin on September 8, 2015 — Leave a Comment

Cracked and stained vintage contemporary rectangle lampshade restored with Anna Marie Linen styrene.  The lampshade wire was in great shape but the cover is beyond repair.  The only option is to replace the cover.               The lamp for this shade is unique and unusual. My client was kind enough […]

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Florida Lampshade Restored for Vintage Swing-Arm Lamp

Written by admin on July 12, 2015 — Leave a Comment

Vintage swing arm lamps are particularly nice beside a chair.  They typically sit on a globe and have an arm extension that is adjustable.     The original cover was shredding.  The wire was also rusting and needed treated and painted before even starting the fabric restoration.  If you do not treat a rusting wire, […]

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LAMPSHADE, ANTIQUE METALLIC GOLD STIFFEL SHADE REPAIR, RESTORE

Written by admin on June 29, 2015 — Leave a Comment

Antique gold Stiffel Lampshade repair.  The spider wire was attached with a bronze gold paper tape.  The paper tape weakened after many years of use and the shade let loose from the top of the shade.   The original bronze paper tape is not available on todays market.  I used a dark brown grosgrain and  […]

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Antique 1960’s French Drum Lampshades Restored, Relined

Written by admin on June 22, 2015 — Leave a Comment

These Antique 1960’s French table lampshades are the largest fabric drum shades I have ever worked on.  The dimensions are 18” top by 19” bottom and 20” high.  The “Classic By Diane” lampshades are completely hand sewn, trim and all.  Her lampshades are impeccable.  The golden striped lampshade covers are most unusual.  The shades are […]

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KNOB CREEK ACCORDION PLEATED LAMPSHADE RESTORED, REPLACED PLASTIC LINER

Written by admin on June 4, 2015 — Leave a Comment

The liner of this Knob Creek accordion pleated lampshade has a plastic liner.  These vintage lampshades endure years of light bulb heat.  The styrene liner gets brittle and cracks.  This shade came to me in a box.  These are the pieces!   I removed any left over plastic liner from the inside of the shade […]

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GREAT LAKES LIGHTING RESTORATION, LAMPSHADE RESTORATION

Written by admin on May 18, 2015 — Leave a Comment

GREAT LAKES RESTORATION is a lighting restoration service.  They restore vintage chandeliers, sconce lights and floor lamps just to mention a few.  We worked together on this vintage floor lamp.   The vintage ivory and gold floor lamp base has been completely tore down, cleaned and rewired.  The detail in this lamp base is beautiful. […]

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LAMPSHADE LINER REPLACED, SHADE RESTORED, OHIO

Written by admin on May 13, 2015 — Leave a Comment

This lampshade liner was shredding and falling inside the lampshade near the light bulb.  My client removed the lampshade liner just to hold onto her lamp.  It was purchased to match her decor and she did not want to replace the lamp,  just repair the shade.     I replaced the liner and, as always, […]

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