Tag Archives: shade
BELL LAMPSHADE WITH RUFFLE VALANCE RESTORED
Restored vintage bell lampshade for a torch floor lamp. The ruffled valance was a tedious job to restore but well worth the challenge. I used ivory silk charmeuse for the cover and replaced the restored original ruffle valance. A torch floor lamp offers a […]
Vintage Drum Lampshade Restored, Repaired, OHIO
Large fabric laminated drum lampshades were popular in the 50’s and 60’s. These very large shades have deep recessed top spider wires. The shades were decorated to coordinate with the lamp bases. This particular shade was trimmed with a diamond cut gold leaf cardboard trim outlined with turquoise soutache. The fabric laminated covers dry […]
Bell Lampshade Restore with Vintage Ruffled Valance, NE Ohio
It is so fun to see the personalized finish and construction technique of vintage shades. The ruffled trim finish is personal to the artist that created the shade. I was glad to just have to clean it and not make it! The original craftsmanship is awesome. To my surprise, when I […]
Fox Girl Sport Lampshade
A favorite shirt; a favorite sport; MX Motocross Fox lampshade. This small accent lampshade was made for a real Fox Girl. She lives, races and wears MX Sportswear. This was one of her favorite shirts, now it’s her favorite lampshade. At least her favorite lampshade until I get ahold of an old riding jersey! […]
Uno Candlelight Shades Restored, OHIO
The uno fitting on these candlelight shades fit a small gooseneck desk lamp. The shades have been restored with an ivory textured cover and silk charmeuse liners.
Vintage Drum Lampshade Restored, Repaired, Ohio
This vintage red and old gold trim was removed from the original shade and used on the new lampshade cover. I was able to clean it very delicately with a lint roller. The old gold trim was in great condition and easily cleaned, but the red velvet part of the trim was fragile and had […]
Quality Pleated Classic Lampshade Repairs! New Jersey
Quality pleated Classic Lampshades. Stiffel! I restore lampshades and Stiffle Lampshade Covers are beautiful fabric. I have restored Stiffel MUSLIN, or SHANTUNG Mushroom Pleated and LINEN Knife Pleated Lampshade LINERS ONLY! I can appreciated quality fabric covers. Liners deteriorates due to the intensive light exposure. I have seen an onslaught of mock fabric pleated […]
Sweetheart Antique Lamp, Restored Silk Shade
Any Grandmother, Mother or Wife who loves antique lighting would LOVE this lamp. It is such a warm sweet light! This is not only a SWEETHEART Lamp but the proceeds will be donated to a local animal rescue organization “Not Too Tabby” (Woozez) in Canton, Ohio. Not Too Tabby has a resale shop to […]
Accordion Wood Pleated Lampshade Repair, Ohio, USA
The styrene plastic liner was deteriorating on this wood accordion lampshade I very carefully removed the wood cover and replaced the plastic liner. The cover was very brittle but survived the restoration project. I did not see the completed project, but my customer was pleased to be able to continue to use her favorite […]
Contemporary Lampshade Restore, Repair, Replace, NE Ohio
Over time, sunlight will fade any color shade, but it is most obvious on a black shade. This A-frame contemporary lampshade use to be black. I really wasn’t sure when my customer brought it to me. I will be using an ebony black slub fabric to restore the cover and ivory silk charmeuse for […]