Vintage MCM Lamps
I love this set of vintage mid century lamps that I am sharing with you today! Now, let me preface this by saying that I do realize these lamps are not for everybody. Some people might hate these lamps! But when I saw these at the Habitat for Humanity Store, I was instantly in love with them. They were the very first things I saw upon walking into the store. I may have knocked a couple people over walked over to check the price and they were marked at $20 a piece. I usually do not try to haggle with people at thrift stores, but for some reason I decided to ask if the price was negotiable, and much to my surprise she said that she would take $10 for them both! That means they were $5 a piece! I immediately told her I would take them.
Have you ever tried to rewire a lamp before? I had not. But I purchased a lamp kit at Home Depot and decided to give it a try. At this point, I had not tried plugging the other lamp in, but when I did, I was pleasantly surprised that inside the green glass base was a nightlight! The only problem with the lamp kit I bought is that it is not made for a three way switch, so that the night light would work. So I went ahead and used the kit I had for now, just so I could get the actual lamp working, but I saved the wiring from the night light, and I know I can go back at some point and get it working too.
The next thing to do was to pick out some lampshades for them. I scored these basket weave looking shades at Target for $2.25 each! I think they are the perfect match!
We already have some pops of green in the family room in the gallery wall above the sofa, and a cushion on the chair, so I thought the green lamps looked great in here!
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...They DO have a style that is vintage and I am glad you found them, giving them a proper home. :) Personally...I like that green color. lol.
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@Nicki Parrish @ Sweet Parrish Place I have a very similar lamp I recently picked up at a thrift store too, it has the same base, & upper section, with the glass in mine being a bit more squatty, & amber in color. It had a shade already that I plan to paint, & probably add some beaded fringe to... It will eventually end up with a bedroom set I plan to makeover into the style of MacKensie Childs. :) Love your green ones what a great find & even better price!
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@Katrina Warren Your lamps sounds awesome! I am totally digging the plans you have!
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