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Lamp shade help for vintage Tiki table lamps
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Sat, Jun 8, 2013 6:05 AM
I recently was fortunate enough to find these vintage ceramic lamps. They came with hideous modern white silk shades. I was wondering if anyone could help point me in the right direction for finding shades that would compliment the lamps. As a last resort I guess I could find some plain white craft shades and cover them with vintage tapa. Thanks in advance for any help. |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2013 8:05 AM
deadlynightshdes |
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creepykbear
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Sat, Jun 8, 2013 9:05 AM
I haven't used this company - and they aren't cheap - but they've got some pretty stuff. |
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thomamas
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Sat, Jun 8, 2013 9:07 AM
The previous posters are spot on, but you might also take a look at the lauhala or rattan shades from KC Hawaii: http://www.kchawaii.com/tropical_home_living/lamps_shades?limit=100 |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2013 9:19 AM
I just looked more closely at your lamps - are they plaster / chalkware? We picked up a pair a while back at antique store - looks like the same mold, different finsh. Ours are dark brown with a goldish dry brush and matte finish. They have a few chips, but one of these days I'll get around to at least painting over them. I was so excited when I saw these at the store! I gasped so loud when I walked around the corner my hubby thought I hurt myself :) Here's a pic of the lamps and the shades they came with which were supposedly original. They are a 2 layer shade with an off white inner shade that looks like a thick rice paper or maybe vellum. The outer shade is woven. |
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uncle trav
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Sat, Jun 8, 2013 9:45 AM
Thanks for the help everyone. These lamps are hollow molded ceramic. I also found these at an antique store here in Michigan. I nearly pushed my wife out of the way as I ran over to the both they were in. The seller had them tagged as Chinese Foo Dogs. Some folks just don't research anything and ya gotta love it. Thanks again. |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2013 8:52 PM
I second this, I have some of their shades & they don't come cheap |
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