In this video, a 1950s railroad lamp from France undergoes a detailed restoration process after being discovered at a flea market. The restoration includes disassembly, rust removal using Mc-51, paint ...

Did any of your previous work experience contribute to what you do today? Years ago, when I worked at a high-end lamp store as a salesman here in the East Bay for nearly four years, I watched the ...

The "vintage" label, though sometimes vague, can have a huge impact on deciding if a nostalgic piece should be a trend or a faux pas. One area where it's crucial to know the difference between chic ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vintage lighting fixtures can be a beautiful way to light up your space, especially if your home décor scheme favors an old-world or fun retro ...

Finding a quality vintage lamp can be the highlight of a thrifting quest or an estate sale weekend. Whether you discover a piece with art deco design or a well-crafted copper floor lamp, you may have ...

As a child, Brian Allen idolized Caractacus Potts, Dick Van Dyke’s eccentric inventor in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. “The fact that he had all this stuff in his house and he would just take ...

Lighting has a funny way of setting the mood—and sometimes, setting your bank account a little higher than expected. Antique lamps and vintage light fixtures aren’t just beautiful—they’re highly ...

In the small, stone house at Towsontown Boulevard and York Road, proprietor Jay Judd has crammed dozens of repaired and refurbished antique lamps. From floor to ceiling, they sit, lean and hang: a ...