I found this lamp at a thrift store today for $7.99. Google lens tells me it’s worth something. I don’t know if it’s teak or walnut. I would like to know what I can do to treat the wood. I am in Denver where it’s very dry. Also, do you have any ideas about value? The wiring is very old. Should I replace it?
Hello! This antique Moreau-style lamp has been in my family for many, many years, and we'd like to restore it to its original glory. What we have is in great condition, but we've never had the shades. It also has a conspicuous hole in the top of the figure's head which seems more like a socket than an artifact of its casting. There's also a hole in the base which appears to line up with the hole in the head - I suspect a rod could be inserted and run the whole length.
The only maker's mark on it is the word "Germany" in tiny letters stamped into the back of the base.
I've been told it needs glass fitter shades, and from what little I know of the style they would have been floral, but I'd love to figure out who made it and, if possible, what it looked like when new.
I had to edit the first photo because Reddit's automated filters took it down for nudity the first time, heh.
If anyone could tell me where to start, I'd be very grateful. Thanks!
ETA: I've spent some time on reverse image searches looking for exact-or-very-similar matches, but nothing so far.
I thrifted this floor lamp for $10. The surface of it is pretty scratched up and I’m wondering if there’s anything I can do to it myself to make it look better? I would say I’m a mid-level DIYer but mainly work with wood projects. Any ideas welcome! (I’m also rewiring it and already bought the shade for it.) Thanks!
Hello everyone! I recently purchased this lamp at Brimfield market but it needs to be rewired. I’m having some trouble figuring out just which rewiring kit I need, does anyone happen to know? I’ve never rewired a lamp before 😅
Where do I start to find someone that can fix the glass for an outdoor light fixture.
Hi, I have this vintage sconce and need help figuring out some kind of bracket so I can attach it to the wall. The hole in the wooden piece is a bit bigger than a #6 Allen Key. Appreciate ideas! I am not very handy, so unable to drill holes in metal and whatnot. I'd love something I can just buy ready to go. Thanks!
I bought this lamp with no shade and has an 8inch harp I bought a 4inch harp so I could use this Tiffany lamp shade I bought on this lamp and so it would look nice. I’m wondering what I need to do for the 4inch harp to fit with the lightbulb on it. Is this a possible thing to do?
A few weeks ago I purchased this uranium lamp shade at an antique store for 23 dollars. I would like to put it on a radio lamp, but it doesn’t have the standard fitting size for standard shade holder that comes with them. The outer part of the shade is threaded and is about 4.5 inches. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction as to where to find a correct part to fit it to a lamp? Thx! 💚
I found this lamp on the street. It has two necks. One of them seems intact and I was able to put a lampshade in it. The other side is missing the cover for the lamp socket, and the holder for the lampshade. What parts could I potentially need? I’m okay with the two sides of the lamp not looking the same.
My mom got this lamp ages ago. I’ve been looking for a replacement base for the shade (it’s a big glass dome with a similar painted pattern) and I’d like to try to fix it before we throw in the towel.
It’s hard to see, but it’s a huge hole in the base. I’ve got some tape there just to keep the pieces in. Somehow it’s still standing.
I know aesthetically it’s a wash, but I thought maybe some of epoxy? Like maybe adding a mesh of somekind? Any help would be great!
Hello Everyone,
I recently bought this lamp from an antique shop because I thought it was gorgeous. I tried looking for similar lamps but none of them had the wooden base and engraving of “The Green Shade Society” on it. Could you guys help me find this lamp? I think it might be worth a lot. Thank you!
Hello! My friend gifted me this solid wood oil lamp a few months ago and I’m keen to get it working. The wick and glass tube were cracked so I replaced it with the closest match on amazon. The other larger glass vessel is original to the lamp and nestles into the top of the wood part.
Mainly, I want to know if this is safe to use indoors, and what type of oil I should be purchasing.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I want to repurpose the cord, bulb socket, and harp from this broken lamp but I'm having a hard time disassembling it so I can replace the glass base. I tried to remove the nut, but it doesn't seem to unscrew even if I hold the cord in place. Is there a trick to this I'm missing?
Hello everyone!!! I am very much brand new to any form of lamp restoration. I have been eyeing Tiffany style lamps for a couple years now and just happened across this lamp shade on the side of the road for free!!!! I have no idea what brand it may be or anything about it except I love it. However I need a base and have no idea how to find one that will support the shade. I tried what I think is called a saddle lamp but it was totally unsupported and wobbly. Any help is super super appreciated!
Hi! I recently acquired two halogen lamps but not realizing they were missing the UV filter lens. I tried looking online but wasn’t able to figure out how to find a replacement part for it, does anyone know where to find one? Alternatively, is it possible to just replace the bulb with an LED and use it without the lens? Not sure if they are compatible. Thank you!
I just bought this lamp and I’m so excited to clean it up! It appears to be in great condition. I have not tested it yet but even if it does I’d be more comfortable with replacing the old wiring for safety. I know there are lots of rewriting kits for lamps out there in the world, but what I’m stumped about is what kind. Can anyone help point me in the right direction re: what kind of wiring kit to get? Based on what I’ve looked at from google, I’m confused about what kind of wiring setup works for this dual-arm type of lamp???
I bought this on eBay it was listed as they didn’t know if it worked but the bulb does work but didn’t know about the pump they didn’t wanna test it because they had to put oil in it to do so. They said two strings were broken on posting but this is how it arrived most of the strings are broken, there is oil everywhere, there is no fragile or this side up labeling it was delivered upside down and it’s just a wreck I can’t even test it at this point of what a mess it is… haven’t even fully unpacked it. I messaged the seller and told them all of this with pictures and am waiting to hear back. This is a dream lamp of mine though and idk how fixable all this is etc or if I just should try to return it immediately. This is my first time ordering something like this on eBay as well…
I acquired these lamps and would like to clean them up and find the right kinds of shades. Does anyone know what these would have used? Thank you in advance!