Vintage Lamps

[Bud-n-Texas]

Here are a few lamps around our house, most are family heirlooms. The first is this solid brass lamp that was in my grandfathers house. He purchased the house in 1934, the lamp had been left by the previous owners.

This one was my wifes grandmothers, we guess early 50's, maybe late 40's

This capice shell lamp, came from the Philippines in the late 50's

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Nice! Thanks for sharing, Bud-n-Texas. I LOVE that shell lamp, I am looking for one just like that in that beautiful color.

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Thanks BB, my mother in law has a matching one in white. She offered it a year or so ago, but we have yet to figure out where we would put it. I am sure my wife will soon figure it out and solve this dilemma.

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

We also have this 50's lamp from my in-laws as well, does anyone know what type of shade would be authentic to the lamp?

 

[gluegungeisha]

These are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

I'm lusting over a midcentury modern lamp at a store in Portland that's reasonably priced, but I don't have the means to get it home, unfortunately.

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

We also have this 50's lamp from my in-laws as well, does anyone know what type of shade would be authentic to the lamp?

Could it be this style?

 

[Jay]

Could it be this style?

Definitely. Looks just perfect.

 

[ssubialdea]

the tiered fiberglass shades are great. There's some great places on the internet that sell authentic shades. Try www.moonshineshades.com (here in Texas, but I'm sure they'll ship anywhere) Also www.deadlynightshades.com sells these too. A great source for vintage tv lamps (which I love) is www.tvlamps.net.
Also a bit fftopic: but does anyone know how to make the tiered shades? I know the materials and have sort of an idea on this but want to talk to someone who has done it before?

 

[ssubialdea]

Here's a a few pictures of some lamps we have. The shades were done by Moonshine Lamp & Shade: