Elegance Lamps Blog

Welcome to the Elegance Lamps news blog, a place to learn and connect.

Explore the lamp and lampshade making processes. Learn about the worldwide travels required to curate antique textiles for creation of beaded Victorian lampshades, vintage style lampshades and remarkable restored antique lamps. Dive into lamp history, the psychology of color, and lampshade styles over time.

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Crystal Hayes 6/25/23 Crystal Hayes 6/25/23

A Fascinating Journey Through the History of Lampshades

Learn about the history and evolution of lampshades across the decades.

Crystal Hayes 9/27/22 Crystal Hayes 9/27/22

Making a Victorian Lampshade and Antique Floor Lamp - Dot Matrix

Make a Victorian lampshade and antique floor lamp with Elegance Lamps

Crystal Hayes 9/10/22 Crystal Hayes 9/10/22

Making a Victorian Lampshade - Golden

Making a Victorian lampshade with Crystal Hayes at Elegance Lamps

Crystal Hayes 8/13/22 Crystal Hayes 8/13/22

Making a Victorian Lampshade & Antique Lamp - Peacock Moon

Making a Peacock Moon Victorian Lampshade and Antique Lamp with Crystal Hayes at Elegance Lamps

Crystal Hayes 9/2/21 Crystal Hayes 9/2/21

Beaded Antique Lamps Collection

Recent releases in handmade Victorian lampshades and beaded antique lamps by Crystal Hayes at Elegance Lamps.

Crystal Hayes 4/26/21 Crystal Hayes 4/26/21

Made in the Shade! Springtime Victorian Lampshades

Decorating with Victorian lampshades in Springtime

Crystal Hayes 12/14/20 Crystal Hayes 12/14/20

The Special Role of Lamps in Winter

The long winter nights bring beautiful lighting for your home! It’s time to add an elegant touch to your surroundings. Come see what is in store at Elegance Lamps.