LAMPSHADE, ANTIQUE METALLIC GOLD STIFFEL SHADE REPAIR, RESTORE

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.

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Metallic Gold Stiffel Lampshade Spider Wire Repair

 

The original bronze paper tape is not available on todays market.  I used a dark brown grosgrain and  trimmed with metallic gold soutache to offset the difference.

 

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Metallic Gold Stiffel Lampshade Restore, Repair

 

These antique gold shades are no longer available.  Most often, the hard cardboard cracks and cannot be repaired or replaced.  I strongly suggest using eco-friendly bulbs to prolong the life of these vintage shades.

 

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Antique Stiffel Metallic Gold Cardboard Lampshade Repair, Restore

 

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