How can I update this table lamp?
I have not been able to sell this lamp and it does not work in my more modern home. I believe it has possibilities if iI can paint it or something...and get a new lamp shape - but what kind? I appreciate any suggestions.
Thank you!
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I would paint it a bright color .Mabey a modern shade .
Paint it white and put a teal drum shaped shade, or a shade that softly flares at the bottom. The height and width of shade can be calculated by typing this into a Google search. There are a number of lampshade companies that have specific instructions for measuring your lamp to determine shade size. There are sites that give pictures of lamp base shapes and the best style shade for it. Your lamp base is somewhat "urn" shaped.
With a white base, you can put any color shade that compliments your decor.
Thank you Oliva. In regards to calculating numbers into a google search - what measurements would I type in? the measurements of the lamp itself - and then get the recommendations for that size lamp?
Hope someone answers your question, Deborah.
Are you set on using it as a lamp? If you are open to other possibilities it would make a great base for a DIY bird bath - just remove the bulb hardware and glue a lovely platter on top.
So many possibilities! Have you chosen one yet? I think personally I would maybe paint it a white or off white, maybe some metallic paints and get a new and contemporary shade to compliment it. Try the reuse store...a lot of times they have lamps that you can use the parts for or an extra shade.
it all depends what is your decor like .. there are soo many ways