Saturday, August 8, 2009

Antique Tole Lamps

I found this pair of antique Tole Lamps yesterday - I love them! The green and yellow combination is absolutely stunning and I've never seen a pair that looked so refreshing. I just hope they don't sell too quick....this is the bad part of the business. Sometimes you want those great finds to hang around for a little while. The shades are fabulous too - they are handstiched silk.






And I found these last month.







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8 comments:

  1. WindlostAugust 8, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I agree, they are really gorgeous and different. Yes, it would be nice to keep them around a while!

    Terri

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  2. Pamela Terry and EdwardAugust 8, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    So pretty!!

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  3. WindlostAugust 8, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Thanks for your comment on the blog. Had to laugh at your comment about the computer and the cell phone. Some times I take a computer-free weekend and it is truly amazing how much time I have on my hands. Time to actually read. I joined a book club recently in an effort to actually (a) talk to real people i.e. in person, not online(!) and (b) actually get back into reading, which I always loved. It feels good to get back to that quieter, simpler place.

    My partner, when he moved in with me, didn't have a television. Now, I notice he is planted in front of it increasingly. Funny how we become so addicted to things that really make us miss a lot of life.

    Oh well, we are pretty balanced, I suppose, relative to many.

    Thanks for sharing your list of hired help!! It was fun to read yours. ; )

    Terri

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  4. Lylah LednerAugust 8, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Thanks for stopping by La Maison et la Jardin....and sharing your paint of choice!

    love this post....I've been photopping vintage lamps as well and getting ready for a little post...

    have a great weekend. Lylah

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  5. Vickie H.August 8, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    I agree...they are stunning! But I'll bet they don't last long enough for you to even use them in a different vignette! Thank you for sharing! You know I love your eye candy!

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  6. MarthaAugust 10, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    They are stunning -- I love vintage lamps and tole lamps are among the tops.

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  7. Tricia - AvolliAugust 12, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Such pretty lamps! While I understand your desire to keep them around awhile, in this economy sell them when you can...who knows when the opportunity will come again.

    Tricia - Avolli

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  8. MélanieAugust 28, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    I love tole lamps ! And I know what you mean when you say , you hope not to sell them too fast ! That is the funny part of our job , we are sell and we have to sell but sometimes things are so gorgeous that we want them to stay with us

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