Victorian Lampshades Blog by Elegance lamps

Welcome to the Elegance Lamps blog, a place to explore, learn, and connect.

Discover the art and process behind Victorian lampshades and lampmaking, from worldwide travels to curate antique textiles to the creation of beaded Victorian and vintage-inspired lampshades paired with restored antique lamps. Explore lamp history, the psychology of color, and the evolution of lampshade styles over time.

Settle in and enjoy a thoughtful vintage home décor learning experience.

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Crystal Hayes 1/10/23 Crystal Hayes 1/10/23

Vintage Style Lamps and Lampshades

Vintage style Victorian lampshades in 2023 home décor colors!

Crystal Hayes 10/19/22 Crystal Hayes 10/19/22

Dark Home Decor with Halloween Spirit

Victorian lampshades for dark home décor and Gothic sensibilities!

Crystal Hayes 9/17/22 Crystal Hayes 9/17/22

Antique Lamps, Historic Textiles, and Why They Matter

Historic textile preservation through upcycling into Victorian lampshades

Crystal Hayes 8/13/22 Crystal Hayes 8/13/22

Making a Victorian Lampshade & Antique Lamp - Peacock Moon

Making a Peacock Moon Victorian Lampshade and Antique Lamp with Crystal Hayes at Elegance Lamps

Crystal Hayes 5/7/22 Crystal Hayes 5/7/22

Making a Victorian Lampshade & Modern Lamp - May Queen

Making a Modern Victorian Lampshade with Vibrant Colors

Crystal Hayes 11/14/21 Crystal Hayes 11/14/21

A Beautifully Shaped Victorian Lampshade

Some shapes are simply captivating when it comes to beaded Victorian lampshades. Currently, I’m a little obsessed with this one, so I’m sharing a few completed shades simply for viewing enjoyment.

Crystal Hayes 10/25/21 Crystal Hayes 10/25/21

Victorian Lampshades in Fall Colors

Victorian Lampshades and Antique Lamps in Fall Colors

Crystal Hayes 1/27/21 Crystal Hayes 1/27/21

Elegance Lamps Winter Collection

Shop the Elegance Lamps Winter Collection - Luxury Beaded Antique Lamps

Crystal Hayes 6/22/20 Crystal Hayes 6/22/20

Antique Lamps with Natural Stones

Antique Lamps and Victorian Lampshades with Natural Stones

Crystal Hayes 6/12/20 Crystal Hayes 6/12/20

Inspiration for Victorian Lampshades & Antique Lamps

Inspiration for Victorian Lampshades and Antique Lamps

Crystal Hayes 9/23/18 Crystal Hayes 9/23/18

Taking Inspiration from Architecture

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Antique Lamps - Beauty Meets Functionality

Beauty meets functionality at Elegance Lamps, where handmade silk lampshades are adorned with up-cycled antique textiles and antique lamp bases from a time when products were made to last.