(image courtesy of potterybarn.com)
I saw this lamp in the Pottery Barn Catalog, and loved it, but not the price tag - $105 + $39 for the lampshade.Then on one of my "junking trips" I found this lamp...
Can you see the price tag?
Yes, a whopping $2!
Well, removal of the brass feet (free), 1 can of white gloss spray paint ($2), and one Wal-Mart lampshade ($15) later here is how it looks.
I think I am going to repaint the base in a satin or flat black, but other than that, I really like how it turned out!
Total Cost of PB Lamp and Shade - $144 + shipping
Total Cost of My Lamp and Shade - $19!
This is going to go in my office that I blogged about here where I am also "borrowing" some of PB's ideas!
I am also working on a great chandelier that I will show you when it is done.
12 comments:
looks great love the price tag! I need to start thrifting
So great! Lamps are soooo expensive when you pay retail! Thanks for the great idea - I'll be looking for some next time I'm out.
Your lamp looks gorgeous! I'm so glad you mentioned taking off the brass feet. I have a beautiful vintage lamp that I love but something about it has always bugged me. Now I realize it's the feet! I'm going to take them off right now!
I love the PB lamps, and have been keeping my eye out for something similar in the thrift stores. Yours looks totally great!
It looks wonderful. I would never have thought I could transform a LAMP before I started blogging/reading other blogs. I love your *new* lamp. :)
I'm visiting from Holly's PB Knock-Off Party. Here's my link:
http://serenitynow4amanda.blogspot.com/2010/02/pottery-barn-inspired-kids-table.html
It turned out great!
:)
I am forever painting my lamps over...a little paint goes a long way.
Excellent!!
I like it! I think the base would look great painted black as well, as a contrast to the white lamp. Then it will really look like the PB version!
wow!! What a huge before & after difference --- great, great results!
Looks great and you can't beat the price. I need to get out to garage sales and thrift stores more.
Good job, looks great!
Beautiful - love that crisp white! :)
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