Comments on: A vintage art nouveau lamp – from dumpster-diving (literally) Laura

By: PugFreek

PugFreek — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:08:33 +0000

Love the shade!

By: atomicbowler

atomicbowler — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:36:21 +0000

Wow, thanks for all the wonderful comments. The best thing about the lamp is the finial at the top.

Yes, the lamp works great. It’s next to my side of the bed, so it better! and not a chip on the lamp anywhere. It truly is nearly pristine.

If Dave and I ever get our pics up on flickr, I’ll post a picture of the topper over my bed. BTW- The dozens of hankies… I could never bring myself to cut them, so I just hung them diagonally over a rod as a valance. Best thing, I could take them down, mix ‘em up, etc. And my apron collection. I made a valance our of those for the dining room window. It turned out really cool. just used the old fashtion squeeze curtain clips on a rod and tied the apron ties to each other. Ya gotta see it.

By: retropink57

retropink57 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:27:14 +0000

atomicbowler – Ooooooh, I am nuts about vintage linens and doilies, especially sheets! Most of mine are tucked away in the closet but you have inspired me to turn them into curtains!!! I have snatched up so many for next to nothing yet they stay hidden away and the whole reason I got them was for their pretty prints. I would really need to line them with something to make them heavier since my windows are so terribly drafty. Maybe I should sew two sheets together? I bet your window topper is to die for!

By: atomicbowler

atomicbowler — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:54:19 +0000

retropink57 – I collect doilies (along with many other things (hankies, crocheted blankets, Barbies, depression glass, aprons, etc.) Funny you like my curtain. I make lots of curtains out of vintage sheets. I lucked out and found 2 twin flat sheets with the same pattern – one pink, one yellow., the blue stripe was actually a very expensive new cut of fabric I just HAD to have. I cut my twin sheets into two to make narrow panels. I have 6 different (sheet) panels in my shabby chic bedroom. You should see the savaged window topper with antique door knobs that the panel you see is attached to. One of my pride and joys…’cuz I made it…

By: retropink57

retropink57 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:58:55 +0000

I love this lamp! And the doily! And the tiny rose print curtain!

By: Darla

Darla — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:06:45 +0000

I love this story!! It reminds me of the recurring dream I have of just stumbling upon all sorts of vintage treasures. For free!

By: Barb Scott

Barb Scott — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:35:11 +0000

I was hoodwinked into giving away an original Barbie that way long years ago. It was probably in the early to mid-1960s when the NEW Barbie doll came out. I originally had one with the black and white striped bathing suit. A department store in town was running a promotion to “bring in your old Barbie doll” for a newer one…..aaaaarrrrrggggghhhhh. Of course, I was only a youngster at the time and didn’t know any better! : )

By: Lisa c

Lisa c — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:42:29 +0000

I like it!! The lamp looks in good condition and i assume it still works. I am impressed with everything about it and wish it was mine. I want to dumpster dive.

By: anita

anita — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:10:40 +0000

Love the stories here. I too share the lamp addiction, though Nathan doesn’t understand it he tolerates it well. II’ve had my eye on one similar to this on ebay but didn’t bid b/c I was thinking “one more lamp? do I really need it?” but after this inspirational story I’m heading back to ebay….

By: Pam Kueber

Pam Kueber — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:33:08 +0000

lololol atomic bowler, imagining this scene has has made my day for sure. can you re-send me a pic of the big lamp you’re talking about? pam