Martha asked me awhile ago if I collected vintage lampshades. I pick them up here and there if I need one or if they are interesting. I also like to pick up lamps that interest me too. I usually have those old lamps rewired as I don't trust them. I also have lamps made from vintage items. Let the lamp/lampshade tour begin.
This figural bird was just begging to be a lamp with my other figural pottery. My dad tweaked it together for me.
I love the shape of this vintage shade on this old floor lamp.
I bought this silly lamp a few weeks ago. She does not light up. Her dress and stand are metal. Her face is painted cattywampus on a light bulb. I thought she was sweet, even if she provided no light.
This is one of my favorite lampshades made from vintage fabric.
My neighbor was going to toss this vintage lamp and I rescued it. The shade is new.
I made a finial for my bedroom lamp from an old figure. I just glued her onto a metal finial and screwed her on the top of the lamp harp.
This living room floor lamp came with our old house. It had no shade, so I bought one and added vintage trim to the shade.
I like the way the lamp lights up at the base as well when you flip a switch.
Vintage as found lampshade...with ruffles.
More ruffles on this bathroom shade. I added the vintage ruffles to an old shade. I like how the pink interior of the shade and the ruffles work together.
This is my favorite lampshade in my house. It is made of old pleated plastic and came with the embellishments.
It crowns a wonderful lamp that a friend gave me who knew I collected bird items.
Vintage living room lamp and shade came together.
I purchased this reworked lamp. It was made from an old transfer-ware container.
A tiny estate sale found light. The shade is metal and it reminds me of a nightlight. It casts a happy glow in my kitchen nook.
New shade. I like the mix of fabrics.
Last but not least a super heavy metal floor lamp. Estate sale found quite a few years ago. The arm swivels up and down. I was the high bidder in a bid box at an estate sale.
It has nice details.
Thank you for the suggestion Martha. I now have freshly vacuumed shades as a result of this post! If you have an idea for a future collection challenge leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____." Collections have not been exhausted.
Challenge #100 next week!!!!!! ONE HUNDRED!
I was going to say that they just don't make cute shades like they used to, but those new floral ones are gorgeous! Love every single one of your lamps, especially the one that doesn't light up. Her face is comical yet very sweet!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | April 03, 2012 at 07:46 AM
It is hard to pick a favorite from that wonderful collection but I do have a soft spot for lamps in the shape of that green one.
Someone needs to ask me to show my collection of hardwood floors so I will clean those - LOL!
Posted by: Kathy | April 03, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Love your lamps and lampshades!
The only lamps in our house are in my daughter's room...a yucky metal reading lamp and one shaped like a teapot.Your lamp/shades collection is making me look at them differently now :-)
The mushroom looking one in your kitchen is too cool! Cute touch with the girl finial. I got sidetracked when I eyeballed your Christmas wreath in the background LOL
Thanks for sharing :-)
Posted by: Doreen | April 03, 2012 at 12:46 PM
I tried so hard to pick a favorite. You know I have a soft spot for lamps. Another accessory that seems to be dying. Such a shame because they add such character and drama to a room. Anyway, I couldn't pick a favorite because I was so distracted with all the other goodies in your pictures. From the luck frame to the gorgeous bling wreath. This is a beautiful collection....smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | April 03, 2012 at 06:20 PM
Have to ask: do you rewire? I have on occasion, but it's not my favorite thing to do. I adore that bird lamp, and the green clip-on is a close second!
Posted by: barbara | April 03, 2012 at 06:37 PM
Oh, I love the bird lamp and the one with the cherries hanging from it is DIVINE, but I also loved the little peek into your decorating. Adorable, of course :)
Posted by: Marci | April 03, 2012 at 08:11 PM
I know this blog posting is about vintage lampshades (and your collection is most impressive), but I was totally fixated on the awesome gold chair with the checked pillow and floral skirting. You have the best stuff! ~Carol
Posted by: Carol Tootalian | April 04, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Lamps are my all time favorite item to collect and make. If I can get a threaded rod in it I will turn it into a lamp.
Chris =]
Posted by: Chris - A Little Creation | October 16, 2012 at 10:32 PM