I got this antique floor lamp from a neighbor who moved away. I decided to repurpose it into a candelabra.
I really like the base of it.
I washed all the parts, and dismantled it.
I wanted to gut it and make it into a candelabra, but the cups were too small to hold candles. I searched high and low to find something that would work. I found these tea light holders at my favorite Peddler’s Mall.
To attach them to the lamp, I had to drill a hole. I placed them in a vise, with an old pair of bluejeans protecting them from getting scarred.
I then sprayed them with primer. I also sprayed the lamp with primer, although I guess I was so busy painting, that I forgot to take pics.
The original lamp was two-toned. I decided to keep it that way. If you are a regular reader, you may remember that my wonderful sister gave me many cans of spray paint. I searched through the colors and decided on this wonderful green, and of course heirloom white.
I found these crystal chandelier pieces at the Habitat Re-store for .10 cents each! Can you believe that? I wired them on with some very thin silver wire.
It’s hard to take a nice picture of such a tall item, so I have cropped the pictures.
I really like the color combination.
gail
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Darlene Heard says
January 25, 2013 at 2:28 amGreat idea, I just came across an old floor lamp and before I decided to remake it. I want ed to see if it work. I was a very happy camper when it did. It has a total of five light sockets. I cannot wait to get started on it.
Gail Wilson says
January 25, 2013 at 2:21 pmwoohoo! happy it works, but if it is original wiring, I hope you consider rewiring it. Those old wires can be very dangerous.
gail
Sandy says
November 12, 2009 at 11:25 amLooks great, love the color combination. You have a wonderful blog. Stop by and visit.
Sandy
Anonymous says
October 23, 2009 at 2:08 ami just came across your blog and sat down and read every entry.
your creativity is wonderful and your work is inspiring.
i look forward to many more entries.
Jill says
October 14, 2009 at 4:51 amSo cute!
Diane @ Four Paws and Co says
October 14, 2009 at 4:44 amGreat re-do & love the cheerful colors!
Dresser Girl says
October 14, 2009 at 2:32 amWOW!! Great job!
AuroraSuzette says
October 14, 2009 at 1:39 amThat’s fantastic. You are so creative!
Marsha's Mpressions says
October 13, 2009 at 9:55 pmJust adorable!! I had a lamp like this once, but never did anything with it and now I couldn’t tell you where it is!! 🙂
Matt and Ashlee says
October 13, 2009 at 8:07 pmLove the colors!!
Proper Prim says
October 13, 2009 at 5:52 pmOh wow that looks gorgeous… I have a GF that would snap that up in a minute… very nice job.
Pam says
October 13, 2009 at 4:02 pmWow, what a beautiful difference and the colors are great.
Pam
Leah@Storybook Ranch says
October 13, 2009 at 12:53 pmSuch a transformation! I can’t believe it’s even the same lamp. Looks great!
Sheri says
October 13, 2009 at 11:42 amWow! What a great redo!
If you haven’t alredy please head over and link up: http://theshadesofpink.blogspot.com/2009/10/room-month-monster-dominoes.html
Anna says
October 13, 2009 at 11:29 amit looks great with new paint and the little crystals
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says
October 13, 2009 at 8:14 amVery nice redo! Love it!