I love Spindle Lamps!
I was so excited the other day when I found an old brass spindle lamp from our local Habitat for Humanity Restore here in Charlotte...for just $5 dollars!
Here's the "before" picture. Ugh...that shiny brass had to go!
This lamp was in bad shape...below you can see the dings and scratches in the brass. But with the overall spindle shape of the lamp, I knew there was potential.
Here I've got the cord taped off and the painting underway. I used Krylon spray paint in Gloss Black and got to work spraying from all angles...paying close attention not to miss any areas in between the spindles.
Once painted, I added a new textured bucket lamp shade from Target and this project was finished.
I gotta tell ya, I am lovin' our new updated lamp! And this modern shade works great in our monochromatic family room too adding contrast and texture.
Okay, I'm linkin' this fun lil' lamp revamp to these fabulous days:
It really looks great, Jane. And you can use just regular spray paint on brass? I do like it in black and I bought the same lamp shade at Target! :-)
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Jane
So much better! I love that frame you have there too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous transformation!! :) I am on the lookout for one like that too!!
ReplyDeleteLove black spray paint. It looks incredible. I love the shade too. They look great together.
ReplyDeletefabulous transformation!! love it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks just super. Love the shiny black finish. Great lampshade too. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love how it turned out! You gotta love spray paint :D
ReplyDeleteThat looks soooo much better, Jane! I love the shade you chose for it, too!
ReplyDeleteLooks very good. I like black. The shade is great too.
ReplyDeleteGREAT transformation!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful improvement!
ReplyDeleteLove it, and you are right it is perfect in your home!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! The revamp is perfect!
ReplyDeleteAnd the shade really sets it off nicely!
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SueAnn
Love it! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I love that spray paint can be used on just about anything. Ummm...maybe a self tanner??? :)
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous! Gotta love spray paint!
ReplyDeleteI am not keen on spindle lamps - but I must confess this one has lovely shape and detail.
ReplyDeleteThe lamp looks GREAT! I've actually been seeing a lot of brass lamps lately and wondering how they would look spray painted. I guess the answer is FABULOUS! Off to the thrift store I will go!
ReplyDeleteYour lamp is so pretty in your room! What a fabulous find!
ReplyDeleteOMG we have 2 of those same leather chairs. Exactly the same one! We bought ours at Home Depot, and we love it!
ReplyDeleteYour lamp looks great!
I'll have to show this to my husband, who keeps insisting that I can't paint the ugly brass lamp he won't get rid of!
ReplyDeleteClassic! I love the shade you chose.
ReplyDeleteHabitat stores are such a great resource, too, and a great cause to support. Nice project! I'd love you to share this on Modern Craftswoman Monday. Rory
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful. Are there any special tips for spray painting brass like that?
ReplyDeleteLove it! It looks so much better. I'm going to go out and get myself some spray paint to go over my gold/brassy lamp bases. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteit is definitely time for that gross, shiny brass to GO! and your make-over is proof that there are far better options out there :) love your redo!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful lamp!!!! Great find!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis lamp is FF - freakin' fabulous! :) I've been trying to find a cheap lamp at Goodwill that I can re-vamp for our guestroom. I hope I can have as much luck as you!
ReplyDeleteLove those lamps! It looks great black with that burlap'ish shade... just perfect!
ReplyDeleteOoooohhhhhhh, that is FAN-TASTIC!!!!!! Love it!
ReplyDeletePotential - the word my husband hates and I love! It looks great though, and certainly worth a little elbow grease! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteMuch better, Jane! I love the black and burlap together.
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A sophisticated revamp... she looks divine!
ReplyDeleteSo Cute!!
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A great makeover!! You would never guess that it was a tacky brass lamp in it's former life.
ReplyDeleteIt looks brand spankin' new! Thanks so much for linking up to the Under $100 Linky Party!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking this up to A Little Creative Therapy with Life in the Pitts.
Looks great Jane! My Target never has pretty shades like that. :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!
*gasp* This was exactly what I was looking to do with a lamp at home...THANK YOU!!! :)
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Great lamp revamp! so classy looking now. Marla
ReplyDeleteYou truely did "find fabulous"! Thanks for sharing and see you next week! Rory
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