Tag Archives: antique
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 […]
Floor Lamp with Bell Lampshade Restored, Repaired
This antique bell lampshade was in desperate need of repairs. The fabric was very discolored and stained from old age. The original trim was very aged but sewn on, not glued. As I removed the trim, I could see the inside of the trim was in mint condition. The original […]
NYC Antique Historic Lampshade Repaired, Restored
As promised, the repaired antique lampshade heritage. The gentleman who originally owned the shade would be 106 but passed several years ago. The following is the shade and the heritage. (Quote) The shade is just beautiful. The shade was in such disrepair for so long that I […]
ANTIQUE LAMPSHADE RESTORATION, NE OHIO
This was such an unusual restoration request. Most always I am replacing the liner or replacing the fabric cover and liner. Restoring of the shade is typically to save the lamp base. On this particular project, my service was to save the original cover of this shade. The orange discoloration is an authentic indication […]
REPAIRED DESKTOP LAMPSHADE, BEIGE LINEN STYRENE RESTORE
This original black-out lampshade was restored with a beige linen styrene. Lampshade styrene is fabric laminated to a hard plastic. It is used for lampshades that only have a top and bottom wire. The original black-out material does not allow light to show through the shade. The light comes through the top opening and […]
Lampshade Repair, Victorian Figurine Shade
My customer has received the repaired lampshade. The lampshade has been restored with a Cream Ivory Silk Cover and a Gold Silk Liner. It is a beautiful figurine lampshade. My customer is sending me pictures of the shade on the Figurine Lamp Base. When I get them, I will post the completed lamp. Cannot wait […]
Lampshade, Shade Repair, Victorian Messien Figurine Frame
Boudoir Lampshade, Messien Figurine Lamp Shade Repair. Such a delicate lamp shade. I will be restoring this shade with a silk charneuse ivory cover and silk charmeuse gold liner. I was able to save the original trim. The top fringe trim has such a delicate presence and is so complimentary to the frame. The […]