Category Archives: Completed Lampshade Restoration Projects
Bell Lampshade Complete Restore, Recover
This shade looks like a simple repair, but actually, the arc of the shade can be difficult, but not as troublesome as the aluminum lampshade frame! The liner of this lampshade was completely intact, but the cover was falling apart panel by panel. Most unusual. The lampshade wire was aluminum, which I thought was […]
A-FRAME PLEATED LAMPSHADE LINER REPLACED, REPAIRED, Cleveland, Ohio
The liner of this A-frame pleated lampshade was brittle and starting to split. The heat from standard light bulbs will quickly damage the liners of these contemporary tunnel lampshades. The heat concentrates in the top of the shade and causes damage. I strongly advise people to use eco-friendly bulbs in these shades. I was able […]
QUOIZEL LAMPSHADE LINER REPLACED, REPAIRED, RESTORED
Boudior Quoizel Lampshade liner removed, replaced with new liner and trimmed with original trim. These very small lampshades are my favorite. They are accent lights and need no more than a small night light bulb.
Lampshade Recovered, Vintage Victorian Crown Shade
Vintage Victorian Crown Lampshade Restored. The victorian crown lampshades are so graceful and elegant shades. The arcs and scalloped frames are like no other. The vintage trim is beautiful. Fabric deteriorates over time. The liners, in particular, are subjected to intense heat. The eco friendly bulbs, available today, will help the life expectancy of […]
Lampshade Liners Replaced: Restored Lighting, Fabric Shades
Lampshade liners repaired on vintage moire shades. The liners of the 2 shades were shredding. The liner would rip when you touched it, often due to high watt bulbs. The A-frame structure of these shades does not allow the heat to escape and causes the liners to get brittle. Always use eco friendly lighting in […]
SWEET VICTORIAN LAMPSHADES, PINK LINERS
Last project for 2014: A set of Victorian Scalloped vintage lampshades. Complete custom restoration project. Wires treated for rust. Custom hand sewn cover and liner. New trim. Rosette accents! My customer inherited the beautiful lamps. They have been passed through 2 generations. The ceramic rose lamp bases are in mint condition, but the […]
Vintage Pleated Victorian Lampshade, Restore, Recovered, Repaired
I have seen quite a few victorian crown lampshades over the years. This particular victorian crown shade was different from most of the vintage shades I see. The center of the shade wires were not arched and the center shade was pleated. The structured pleated center gave the lampshade a more modern look. The […]
Lampshade Repair, Lampshade Restored, Silk Sunshine Contemporary Shade
These are the pictures I received for a lampshade repair. The liner looks brittle but not horrible. Some jobs I take, I really am not sure if the lampshade is possible to repair. I do know that the lampshade is not going to make if I don’t at least try. My biggest concern was that […]
VINTAGE STENCIL LAMPSHADE RESTORED, REPAIRED
This vintage stenciled lampshade “The Olde Country Shoppe” was no longer usable. The spider wire that holds the top of the lampshade onto the harp of the lamp broke off the shade. The original weld broke loose. The circular 10” wire was still attached to the shade. On this antique shade, the actual […]
Vintage Scallop Bell Lampshade, Repaired, Recovered, Restored
This scallop bell lampshade was stored away for years. The lampshade originally had a swirl brocade cover. The bell lampshade sits on a torch floor lamp. A torch floor lamp has a large center globe with three cluster light fittings around the globe. The shade was manufactured. Staples were used to secure the fabric. […]