What to do with this floor lamp
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Terry
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How can I dress up this floor lamp? Do they make lampshades for this old style? Thanks!
14 answers
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Yes, lamp shades are made for a lamp like yours. The shade is usually large enough to "shade" all the bulbs of the lamp and rests on the top of the center glass shade. If you were to look at the shade from the top down, you would see a wire "spider" that has little v shapes at about 4 places. Those "v" shapes fit within the opening of the glass shade. Take a look at this link: http://www.antiquelampco.com/Catalog/Diffusers.htm. It explains it better than I can, plus you can "see" how the shade works.
Swan Road Designs
on Aug 29, 2015
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Paint the entire thing a bright color to add some pop to the room. Edison candle style bulbs, a clear oil lamp cover for middle with long Edison bulb
Jennifer Lynn
on Aug 29, 2015
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Thanks! Now I know what to look for in a shade. I am still open to other creative ideas!
Terry
on Aug 29, 2015
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If you don't need it for a light, I would paint it a beautiful shade of moss green or another pretty color, use the light section for a beautiful hanging plant.
Jan Herman
on Aug 29, 2015
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I just visited your link and was really amazed to see this wonderful floor lamp that can add a little extra light to your space and can give a stunning look to your home decor.Thanks for sharing this lovely post.
Kristin Topping
on Aug 30, 2015
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Your furniture looks rustic, like mine. I purchased a lamp shade to cover all and it looks like a tiffany shade (but much cheaper). you might want to give it a try.
Mfk
on Aug 30, 2015
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Home Depot has the shades for those.
Sandra Whittier
on Aug 31, 2015
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I bought kind of a funky lampshade that makes it look not quite as "traditional" The plastic is still on until I decide if I really like it (for return purposes). What do you think?
Terry
on Sep 01, 2015
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i think it looks fine.
D fuhrman
on Sep 02, 2015
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Thanks!!
Terry
on Sep 02, 2015
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It looks very stylish. If you keep it, please take a pic after you remove the plastic. I'd like to see it too.
Jenni
on Sep 03, 2015
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Here is a pic with the plastic off. I decided to keep it 😄
Terry
on Sep 05, 2015
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Neat shade. Recently stores started selling lamps with the shade. I have two lamps that I need oblong shades for and I can't find them anywhere.
Jenni
on Oct 03, 2015
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They make large lampshades that sit on top of the white glass bowl and are about 10-12 inches high, covering the lower lightbulbs. You might have to go to a specialty lighting store or find a shade that's at least 12 inches on top. That's how they came originally.
Victoria
on Sep 29, 2016
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