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.
Old Styrene Lampshade, Dim Light
Old Yellowed Styrene Lampshade
These drum shades
are my favorite
to restore for
obvious reasons.
Restored Lampshade with Marble Paper Styrene
Marble Paper Styrene Lampshade
I used a marble paper
styrene backed material
to restore this shade.
Paper lampshade material
is light in weight.
Honorable mention to the Son who wanted to save his Mother’s lamp.