Why Care About Antique Lamps?

We struggle to appreciate what we don’t understand.  When I was young, I thought antiques were “stupid.”  I couldn’t imagine wanting anything that wasn’t as shiny and new as I perceived myself to be.   As the years passed my perspective changed.  Today, antiques constitute the majority of my most prized possessions.

Old things are like old people.  They are strong, wise, courageous, and tested - they have been through it all.  Old people and things persevered generations, trends, wars, natural disasters, and cultural changes. They come from a better time, when things were made to last, quality mattered, and people taught their children that manners and kindness are important. 

Antique items (including lamps) reflect how we once valued the combination of design, beauty, and enduring functionality. I will remain one of those people who contribute to the preservation of quality items from the past.  I will keep beautiful works of historic lighting and textile art out of landfills, no matter what the cost to restore them. Why? Because history and things that are old matter very, very much. 

The Antique Lamps Collection Video

Please enjoy the video below for more stunning refurbished antique lamps and handcrafted Victorian lampshades, created using tested techniques from the past.

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Crystal Hayes is a lifelong Seattle resident who gains inspiration from the natural beauty and vibrant arts communities in the Pacific Northwest. She thrives on creative expression resulting in unique Victorian lampshades, vintage lampshades, and lamps that can be used in everyday life. Crystal is entirely fearless when it comes to design, she is a perfectionist at construction techniques, and she proves that customer satisfaction still matters.

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