Tag Archives: victorian
Vintage Lampshade Found in Crawl Space of Historic Home
This beautiful lampshade was found in the crawl space of a Home on the Historic Register in Centerville, Utah. The crawl space was dry but had no protective wrap and was under other objects. The was covered with dust. All the panels had been hand painted. The center “cameo” is a picture of […]
Golden Crown Victorian Lampshade, Missouri
Vintage Custom Restore. Lampshade Restore. Vintage Frame. Vintage Trim. The original fabric was so unusual. The original cover was a gold fine fabric like hosiery. Beautiful finish. I could not find anything even close to texture, but I was able to restore the “vintage golden glow!” This […]
ANTIQUE COLONIAL LAMPS WITH BALLERINA SHADES
This pair of Victorian Lamps with restored Ballerina shades are in mint condition. These historic lamps are a rare find, especially with original shades. The lamps are a Keepsake from her Mother. My client was kind enough to share pictures of the restored Ballerina Shades on their Antique Victorian Lamp bases! Thank […]
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 […]
Vintage Bell Lampshade, Recovered, Restored
This unusually deep vintage bell lampshade has been recovered, restored. The lampshade frame has an 18” top x 19” bottom and 25” deep. The new lampshade cover is vegas gold charmeuse silk. Five of the seven layers of vintage trim has been restored and reapplied […]
Fringed Vintage Victorian Lampshade Restored, PA
Antique Victorian lampshade restoration project. This vintage wire frame was in mint condition. Had I not taken the original cover off, I would have thought the wire was a new purchase and sent to me to be recovered. My customer said the shade has only been in three homes. […]