Posts Tagged ‘antiques’

Going Rogue

Oops is that title already taken??? Wanted to get your attention; we’re talking “not your Grandmothers” antiques this week. One definition of rogue states “operating outside of normal or necessary controls” and how perfect for discussing shopping for antiques!

We have such fun finding our antiques and wanted to share some of our rare finds. Our choices are just the thing for today’s less defined decorating taste. Whether you envision adding a touch of dignity or perhaps you are looking for things to be a little off-kilter; we have the look. The lantern below is just one of the many antique lighting selections you can view on our website.

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This clever Antique Scroll & Crystal Balloon Lantern is a treasure! Delicate golden wire and fleurette crystals form a balloon cage around a single bulb. Elegance in a compact size! Imagine the possibilities; a parlor, how about a conservatory or perched happily over a breakfast nook?

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NEW ARRIVALS! Our elegant Antique Sheffield Silver Urn Table Lamp. Authentic antique sheffield silverplate over copper urn has lionhead handles, ball-foot base, and an embossed crest. Finished in a smocked ivory shade with braid trim. This gem deserves a position of prominence; welcoming guest in your foyer, standing at attention on a favored table in your living room or imagine it gracing the master bedroom.

You will want to find a place of upmost distinction for our Antique Brass Samovar Table Lamp. Antique Russian imperial brass samovar with elegant looped handles and fluted top edge. Carved wood handle on spout. In great condition! Newly rewired with gold silk cord and eggshell French oval shade.

You just gotta see our antique & vintage rugs. Create a sense of purpose that fosters a sense of history and informality in any decor. Our Turkish Hand Knotted Oushak’s will thrill your decorative senses. Choose from unusual & vibrant colors or subtle, washed looks.

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Our Antique Raspberry and Citron Oushak Rug is a design team favorite! Combination of citron yellow and washed raspberry in a classic heriz design. Sophisticated colors make this treasure perfect for upscale interior design projects. Turkish Oushak weave wool rug is from circa 1930.

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Antique Gold, Copper, Rose and Slate Oushak Rug. Subtle combination of gold, copper, ginger and slate blue in muted colors give this beauty an air of mystery. Aubusson design makes this pretty little gem a must for bedrooms, dining areas or that special sitting area. Turkish Oushak weave wool rug is from circa 1930.

Check our “Sold” pieces; we will happily look for similar antiques. Explore your “unique decorating personality” by adding a touch of nostalgia. We have been bitten by the “antique bug” & imagine you too will find this cache from our treasure trove as contagious as we do.

It is not too late to add the charming appeal of an antique light or rug to spice up your home for the holidays. Our items are in stock & will ship in time for Thanksgiving.

Rug Trends!

There are so many trends in home decorating right now! Our favorites are still pulling strong.

Stripes! Stripe Rugs are great for 2009!

Stripes give a wonderful nautical feel to any room.

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Chic Indoor Outdoor Stripe Rugs: 6 Colors Available

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Anchor’s Away Pin Stripe Braid Rug: 3 Colors Available, Trendsational Stripe Rugs

Antique Reproductions!

Our Antique Reproduction Oushaks area rugs are influenced by Persian designs.  They are double hand-knotted of lustrous wool, creating an extra thick pile. A new process give an antiquing effect to the finished rug. They complete the decor in a formal or casual space. Finish or start off your space with one of our Antique Reproduction Rugs!

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Vibrant Oushak Rug,

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Antique Reproduction Washed Green Oushak Rug
, Antique Reproduction Green & Peach Oushak Rug

Indoor Outdoor!

Great for indoors, or create your outdoor sanctuary. Our indoor/outdoor rugs are easy to clean and look great under a covered porch!

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Paula Deen Indoor/Outdoor Rug: 2 Colors Available

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Indoor/Outdoor Braids Rug: 4 Colors Available
Vera Bradley Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Flea Market Antiques

At Shades of Light we love shopping flea markets and antique shops! Part of the fun is the “hunt” for ideas we can turn into products or along the way we find things for our own homes.  We were out bargain hunting recently and we found this great antique vase. It had such great potential and we knew exactly what it needed. Our fantastic team of electricians here easily made it into a fabulous table lamp. Wanted to show how easily a shade can change the look of a table lamp so we went with two options. First we chose a classic Scalloped Oval Silk Shade with a pearlized finial for a dressier look. For a tailored style we went with an Oval Drum Shade in linen topped with a brass ever popular Butterfly finial. One base; two looks!

We started with this pretty blushy peach antique vase

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Two choices of shades & finials

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14″ French Oval Lamp Shade

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10″ Modern Oval Drum Shade

While out on our rummage shopping another amazing find were two distressed iron scroll railings that we had to have!

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Our vision was to create old world sconces and update them with chandelier shades to pull it all together. Here are three options that gave a different look to these one of a kind sconces.

First we picked this precious painted tin shade in “girly girl” colors of pink & green for a whimsical look.

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Canopy Stripe Chandelier Shade

The Next shade was a more traditional look with a Fleur De Lis insignia.

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Handpainted Fleur de Lis Chandelier Shade

Last but not least we chose a pretty ruffled shade in white & to give it a punch added a pink polka dot candle cover; adorable!

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4 inch Pinch-Pleat Trimmed Chandelier Shade, kaarskoker 4″ Polka Dot Candle Sleeve Covers

Click here to see our many shade options & don’t forget the light bulbs!

Our Crown Jewel!

This week at our Flagship Store in Richmond VA we’ve been having such fun. Our First (soon to be annual) Trunk Show began Wednesday for a two day event.

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It dawned on us we haven’t shared our Crown Jewel with our blogging community. Take “a-look-see” at all the fun and if you’re ever near Richmond stop by. It is a unique gem of a store with over 6000 square feet of amazing and rare finds. Our gracious staff of experts aims to please and loves to give first timers the tour.

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We rolled out an exciting display of Custom Lampshades. Our clients were invited to stop by & design their own lampshade!

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We had all the fixings; fabulous fabrics in an array of colors, styles & designs, trims & an army of frame styles. Folks brought by their lamps & the fun began.

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Clients could also design their own lamp! We had porcelain vases with choices of bases & finials. Custom shades were available along with our large selection of stock shades; caused quite a stir!

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Last but certainly not least was a truck full of one of kind hand-knot rugs. There were thousands! There were Persians, Oushaks, Heriz, Kilims and some precious antiques; just to name a few. Our designers and clients were enthralled & the rugs went flying out the door!

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After months of planning we are happily exhausted & thrilled with the results!
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