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STAN HYWET MUSIC ROOM, HISTORIC PICTURES, LAMPSHADE RESTORE PROJECT

Written by admin on January 30, 2017 — Leave a Comment

As I am dismantling these historic shades, I realized I did not have a visual of what the chandelier and sconce lamp pieces actually looked like. Upon request, Stan Hywet curators sent pictures of the the lighting fixtures.  The following are pictures of the room in its’ entirety and a picture of the lighting fixture. […]

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Lamp Shade Liner Repair, Replace, Victorian “Roseart” Lampshade, New York

Written by admin on December 28, 2015 — Leave a Comment

Lampshade:  “Custom Taylored by Roseart, Fifth Avenue, New York”  This 35 year old “Roseart” shade was shredding, tearing and turning to dust.  The liner has been replaced.  The brocade cover is in mint condition. Shredding liner:   Replaced Liner:   The original trim was replaced on this victorian brocade lampshade.  The heat from standard light […]

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ANTIQUE LAMPSHADE RESTORATION, NE OHIO

Written by admin on November 17, 2013 — Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Lamp Shade, Victorian Fringe Lampshade Repair, Restore

Written by admin on October 10, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Victorian Fringe Lampshade Repair, Restored.  The pictures speak for themselves.  This is a pair of Crown Victorian fringed shades repaired with charmeuse silk.  I used the original trim on these restored shades.                     Removing the original trim to use on newly restored shades is a tedious […]

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STENCILED PIERCED LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR, NE OHIO

Written by admin on August 22, 2013 — Leave a Comment

The liners have been replaced on these stenciled pierced lampshades.  The tissue is a very different liner than anything I have ever worked with before.   The stenciled pierced shade and liner is applied as one when they are made.  I removed all the old liner tissue but there are still small remnants on the […]

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Lampshade Liner Repair, Canton, Ohio

Written by admin on July 30, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Liners deteriorate, over time, due to light bulbs.  The lamp base will last forever, but the shade will not.  Often times, the lampshade cover will not be damaged but the liner will shred just by touching it.   Once the liner starts to tear it falls apart. I am able to remove the original trim, […]

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BLACK SHADE, BLACK OUT LAMPSHADE RESTORE

Written by admin on June 2, 2013 — Leave a Comment

A black-out lampshade only allows light through the top and bottom of the shade, limiting the lighting.  No light shows through the actual shade.   They are pretty shades just not very good lighting.   The biggest problem with black out shades is the minimal light.  Often higher watt bulbs are used to generate more […]

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Restored Early American Silk Ruffled Lampshade

Written by admin on February 22, 2013 — Leave a Comment

I have finally finished this Early American Lampshade. The original lampshade was in pretty bad shape when I got it for restoration.  It appeared to be restored before, so all I had to go on was what was there.   I searched the net for an original for viewing, but never found one.  I would […]

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What you need to know about Fabric Lampshade Lighting

Written by admin on February 1, 2013 — Leave a Comment

I delivered the restored Chimney Bell lampshade (replaced liner only) to my customer and took pictures of the lit shade.  I was pleased to see the proper placement of the bulb inside the chimney shade.  This lit  lampshade shows off the elegance of the detailed wire lampshade frame with a 60 watt energy efficient bulb. . Below […]

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