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.
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Vintage Style Lamps and Lampshades
Vintage style Victorian lampshades in 2023 home décor colors!
Historic Pricing of Victorian Lampshades
Understanding pricing of vintage style Victorian lampshades
Dark Home Decor with Halloween Spirit
Victorian lampshades for dark home décor and Gothic sensibilities!
Antique Lamps, Historic Textiles, and Why They Matter
Historic textile preservation through upcycling into Victorian lampshades
Sourcing Antique Textiles in Spain and Portugal
Headed to Spain and Portugal for beautiful antique textiles!
Victorian Lampshades are Better in Pairs
Antique lamps with Victorian lampshades are better in pairs.
Chinoiserie Antique Lamp & Victorian Lampshade
A favorite among antique connoisseurs is the chinoiserie style of adornments. Literally translating to “Chinese,” objects decorated in this manner tend to depict scenes of nature, florals, and pictorial scenes of leisure. Chinoiserie blends well with Rococo styling due to the elaborate maximalist characteristics of each style.
Reviving Art Deco with Not-so Victorian Lampshades
Coming Soon at Elegance Lamps April 2017: Art Deco Lamp