Quick Change

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I made this pair of oyster shell lamps several years ago and have since sold several pairs to decorators and even a restaurant in Manhattan Beach.



They used to have drum shades and sat directly upon this McGuire table until recently I decided they could use a little upgrade.


 I procured these round brass Asian bases from my local lamp shop,


found a pair of pagoda style silk lampshades at a thrift store,


and crafted a pair of lamp finials from a pair of tiny Quan Yin Blanc de Chine figurines.


Et voila!


 Quick Change


One that I'm liking a lot!




Comments

Karena said…
Fabulous Terri, so artfully done, the perfect changes to these gorgeous lamps!!

xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Designer Matthew Patrick Smyth
April 16, 2015 at 4:06 AM
helen tilston said…
Hello Terri

These lambs are works of art and now even more sophisticated since you exchanged the shade and the finials are a wonderful finishing touch]Helen
April 16, 2015 at 1:02 PM
Nancy said…
oh i'm in love with these lamps! how divine!
April 17, 2015 at 6:10 AM
French Basketeer.com said…
Love these lamps!! But one thing you didn't mention, did you have to eat all the oysters?? I hate to throw away oyster shells in France; if you need more I can send you a box....we missed you this weekend! XXOO
April 20, 2015 at 8:02 AM
cindy hattersley design said…
Those are fantastic!! All the details added such panache to them!!
April 22, 2015 at 4:12 PM
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