FOR SALE: Custom Lampshades: Inquire

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FOR SALE: Custom Lampshades: Inquire

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This is a Public Service Announcement for those who have Phonolamps, Modernolas, Capitols, etc. in need of an appropriate lampshade. My friend Fran Pratt found this web site, and I thought I should pass it along:

http://www.lampshademaker.com/

Again, I have no connection to this business; just sharing the information.

Best of luck to all,
George P.

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Thanks George, there's a Fairy and Modernola on my projects list plus they are located near Oregon.

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Thanks George, this is a great opportunity for others here to share links to their favorite antique lamp parts suppliers. I'll be needing a couple of period correct lampshades in the near future, and Hannah's website is very compelling!

Others I've recently used:

https://www.antiquelampsupply.com/ (parts) and https://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/ (bulbs) and http://vintagewireandsupply.com/ (wire) for a couple of my recent period lighting projects.

Pseudo (to code) "knob and tube" swag-style chandelier in the audio room. This fixture is original to our house, and was likely installed when electricity came to town and the house had a large scale renovation and expansion done early in the 20th century. I had removed it along with all the original wiring and few other ceiling fixtures in the 80s when I gutted the downstairs -- myself and Sharon, that is:
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The carbon "1890 double loop" filament bulbs I used:
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A recent bridge lamp I restored to its original finish scheme with vintage electrical parts and new 18 ga. wiring.
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Fran, where do you get the repro double-loop bulbs? The antique-look bulbs I've seen at places likes Lamps Plus and Target don't have this original look to them.

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CharliePhono wrote:Fran, where do you get the repro double-loop bulbs? The antique-look bulbs I've seen at places likes Lamps Plus and Target don't have this original look to them.
I found them at House of antique hardware https://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/ ... ight-bulbs
They're a little pricey, though (to say the least), I used 30W bulbs, but be advised these carbon filament bulbs aren't comparable to their tungsten cousins! They only put out light that should be thought of in candle power. :lol:

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fran604g wrote:
CharliePhono wrote:Fran, where do you get the repro double-loop bulbs? The antique-look bulbs I've seen at places likes Lamps Plus and Target don't have this original look to them.
I found them at House of antique hardware https://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/ ... ight-bulbs
They're a little pricey, though (to say the least), I used 30W bulbs, but be advised these carbon filament bulbs aren't comparable to their tungsten cousins! They only put out light that should be thought of in candle power. :lol:

Best,
Fran
Thank you very much, and I will check it out!

Best to you,
Charlie

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