Archive for August, 2010

Vintage

In interior decoration, vintage, is a good way to go.  Even though there is a lot of massive imitation, it is better to be authentic, and continue buying vintage.   On one hand it  is good to be respectful with the environment and, on the other,   you will give more personality to your surroundings.   Do not be afraid of mixing  modern pieces of mid-century with a 50s or 80s sofa or lamp.   Vintage is trendy, so seize the moment and: reuse, recover, rehabilitate…

Romantic

Another decorative trend is romanticism, a return to warm and cosy atmospheres that invite to tranquillity and rest, characterized by the union of old and modern elements. Implementing this style  is looking back to the past, but without remaining tied to the old fashioned thing. Instead of being categorical when adopting elements of the 19th century, it is better to rescue certain pieces and bring them to the present, so that they are complemented in harmony.

Although classic, this decorative trend can be applied to modern houses. The mix between old and contemporary, can include old velvet furniture, vaporous curtains in organiza and cushions with cotton and wool carpets.

Shabby Chic:

This style rescues the enchantment of the used thing and works very well in atmospheres that evoke the country. Furniture, complements and walls that accuse the passage of time create interiors with character.

Shabby chic stands out in objects  and old but up-to-date furniture, perhaps something worn away, but does not shine like old. Shabby means untidy, deteriorated, but in this case looks new, agiornado, and therefore the chic term. Shabby chic mainly leans in accessories and furniture. Slid lamps and old spiders, with fringes and a romantic touch. Painted or slid, combined old furniture with modern present and movable fabrics, upholsteries, cushions and curtains with flowers, for example.

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The lamp is from the late 1800s, or possible early 1900s.


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I have an old antique lamp that I’m trying to repaint. It has 2 Grecian women, one is holding a plaque and the other a wreath. I’ve got all the old paint off and wasn’t sure what paint to use. I don’t want to use spray paint because I don’t want it all one color, I want to paint their dresses different colors, skin, etc. I’m not sure what metal it is either.


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This lamp is made of white glass with heavy cast metal.The number on the bottom is 1-166 or it could be 991-1. I can send a picture of this to help with a name of the lamp and value.


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The lamp has a wick that is circuler not round but like a ring with a diameter of about 3".


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I have a vintage floor lamp that has two brass pull chain sockets. The tops are the type that look like a regular socket cap that has a screw-on ring with a set screw. I need two caps that do not have the screw-on ring with a set screw and have a solid bowl. I have unsuccesfully tried eBay. Any suggestions?


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I have a Bradley & Hubbard hanging lamp from the early 1900s which was electified in the 50s. It works fine, but it needs cosmetic work. It needs a new inside globe (someone replaced the original with an ugly hurricane lamp globe), a new plate where the lamp fastens onto the ceiling (again, the original was replaced by an ugly modern plate that doesn’t match at all), and it is missing some of its hanging prisms. Also, the whole thing needs to be cleaned. I live near Reading, PA, so anywhere from Phili to Harrisburg would be okay to travel. My daughter lives near Red Bank, NJ, so anywhere in that area of NJ would be fine also. Let me know if you’ve used anyone for a similar overhaul project or if you know of anyone who does this kind of work. Thanks.


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Is a book available that shows artist marks or signatures? How do you determine if the lamp is made of marble or ivory. The marking on the bottom of the lamp is N 619 Italy or N GI9 Italy. The lamp has been rewire and a brass base was added however this rewiring took place when cloth was still used to insulate the outside of the wire. Originally there was a hole drilled in the marble base so I feel this piece is very, very old. The marble appears to be handcarved, with a very simple design and resembles a "urn shaped" lamp that I have seen in antique catalogs, however none of these same "urn shaped" lamps are made from marble or ivory. The material is definately not a mold, as the cut marks can be seen on the bottom of the piece. Additionally the parts of the lamp are glued together, base and two shaped pieces above.


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any ideas on how to get the wire to travel smoothly. I thought about using a string to pull it buts its a tight area, and I was worried the knot would pull out. See sample like my lamp note the brass turns the wire has to travel through, so I can attach the bulb holder.

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I have an antique wooden lamp that is a drunk man leaning on a lamp post. The man’s head moves from side to side and he whistles a tune when it is turned on.

Has anyone ever seen or heard of one of these? Any information such as maker, value etc… would be appreciated.


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