Sunday, March 6, 2011

Vintage depression glass lamp makeover

I love depression glass. No matter the color, it has such an eclectic vibe that you can make work no matter the decor. You can shabby it up, use it with with french country decor, in your cottage, or even with a retro style.

I found a great lamp at Goodwill the other day for $8. The style and glass were so appealing, but I am not a huge fan of antiqued brass. I still got it anyway because I had a solution in mind.



I decided I would spray the brass black then distress it. Typically I recommend using a good spray paint such as Krylon, but when I spray something that is going to be distressed anyway, I use the cheap 99 cent cans from Wal Mart or Home Depot. In this case, that is exactly what I did. I taped of the glass so I wouldn't get any spray on it. I didn't have painter's tape around, so I just used packaging tape.


I sprayed on two light coats then distressed it with my angled sanding block.


I had a lampshade that I purchased from Home Goods about 5 years ago. I wish I had bought 10 of these I love it so much. And for the finished product......









Posted by Serendipity Chic Design at 1:53 PM

21 comments:

  1. Laura at Ms. Smartie PantsMarch 6, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Wow, I just love this! You know another option is rubb n buff, the greatest stuff ever! That lampshade is so cool, looks different with the light on. Great find!

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  2. Penny of This-N-ThatMarch 6, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    This looks great, I really love the lampshade and the depression glass ahhh I just love the entire thing. I have this thing about lamps I think I have an addiction when it comes to them. As I type this I looked around the room I am in and there are five. LOL!

    Penny

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  3. Ingrid AmesMarch 6, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I love what you did to those lamps!! :) They are gorgeous and what a awesome deal you got on them.

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  4. Cassie BustamanteMarch 6, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    that looks so pretty! i love the new look of the metal parts and the shade looks perfect!

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  5. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementMarch 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Great job! The lamps look fabulous now and those shades are perfect!

    Pam

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  6. Blue Ridge Altered ArtMarch 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love this idea. I have seen these type of lamps before, but looked past them because they were gold. I paint everything else, but never thought of painting a lamp. Love the makerover and really love that shade. ~~Sherry~~

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  7. Kim GillianMarch 6, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I adore this lamp, Great Look you have achieved!!
    -Kim :)

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  8. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~March 6, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Now THIS lamp could easily find a good home with me! I love the glass, love the distressed black and love that shade! It's beautiful and you already know, I have a thang for lamps!

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  9. Ali RichardsonMarch 6, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    PRETTY!!! It goes perfect with that awesome shade :)

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  10. Pamela GordonMarch 6, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Wow, that's pretty and easy too! Love the lamp shade - classy. :-)

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  11. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Love the black paint. That shade works really well with it to....I would love it if you would link this up to my Marvelous Mess party. Each party I pick one project to feature on my sidebar for a week!! Here is the link:
    http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/03/marvelous-mess-3.html

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  12. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    wow -how GORGEOUS- great work and transformation...

    Karen

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  13. The Little Red ShopMarch 6, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Very chic! The shade works perfectly!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  14. MarthaMarch 7, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Wow -- that is a great makeover on that lamp!

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  15. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 7, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Wow...it looks so elegant! Great job!!

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  16. The Magnolia HouseMarch 7, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    LOVE the coffee table, new lamp and light fixture! So pretty and I love how you are patient to find the deals that you are looking for. Sounds like you have some very good thrifting in your area. I miss that!!

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  17. ErinMarch 7, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I love this idea! I found your blog at the DIY Showoff. You have such great ideas and I'm your newest follower! I'd love it if you'd follow me back: http://stillwaterstory.blogspot.com/

    Again, you did a fantastic job!! :-)

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  18. MichaelaMarch 7, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    It's awesome! I love it. You're just full of great DIY's (:

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  19. MarigeneMarch 7, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Amazing what a little paint will do...beautiful!

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  20. laxsupermomMarch 8, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Wow! Terrific transformation! I love them now. I just love what a little paint can do. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Zane WooderNovember 19, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Even just getting the lamp alone for three dollars was impressive. It's a really nice lamp especially the bottom part of it. What you did to it though makes it extremely beautiful and much more desirable to other people.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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