Thursday, August 1, 2013

Thursday Show and Tell...Not What You Might Expect


              Do you see someone sailing the boat? There is a dark image on the larger sailboat.

Would you guess this was hand painted on a lamp base?

When I first saw this item, I knew it was a keeper. I just didn't think it would be years before I found the perfect spot to use it in my home.


At first I wasn't sure what it was. There was no wiring in it and certainly no shade.

It is one single piece of glass, including the top part that resembles a shade. There is a hole in the glass, near the bottom, to run the electrical wire through. It reminds me of the art-deco style.










I've decided to soften the look with a leather shade.













      This is the scene painted on the opposite side. It appears to be a pier extending in the water.

It is truly an unusual piece. I've tried for years to find out more about it.








This is the worn and stained paper label on the bottom.






You may recall seeing the above painting from the farmhouse guest bedroom. Click HERE to view the guest bedroom at the farm.

In about two weeks, the painting of the living room should be completed at Das Kleine Haus. Then, I'll be ready for a reveal post.


I'm also working with the farm's Keeping Room Rug. It's not always easy to make furniture, rugs and lamps, from another house, work in the new space.


So, for the first time, the lamp will have a spot to show off the hand-painting.

I'm so glad I held on to the unusual lamp...

Meggie Mac

25 comments:

  1. I really like unusual things like this lamp. That is a great find.

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    1. I forgot to say I didn't pay very much for it.

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  2. Oh, isn't this something? Lovely painting on the lamp. I've never seen anything like it before. Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Thanks, Shelia....that was a great recipe you posted today.

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  3. Oh, isn't this something? Lovely painting on the lamp. I've never seen anything like it before. Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. This really is a very unique and unusual lamp. I never saw something like it. Gorgeous!! Groetjes, Gerda

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    1. Hello Gerda....I've also looked and looked myself. I've yet to find anything on it.

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  5. That is truly a beautiful lamp! What a work of art.

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    1. Thanks...you are right. It is like a small piece of art. I wonder if any of my readers have seen one like this before.

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  6. I am so glad you have found a spot for this lovely lamp, in your home.
    The leather lamp shade is a nice touch !
    Rose

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    1. Hello Rose....You know, I have carried it around with me to 3 different homes, never finding just the right spot for it. I'm really enjoying you blog...so many wonderful original ideas!

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  7. How cool. I have never seen anything like it!

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    1. Thanks Lisa...I'm still waiting for someone to say they have one just like it!

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  8. I've never seen such an unusual lamp. It is very pretty. I love the art and the rug, too. Have a nice weekend.

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  9. Thanks...the rug was purchased a 50% discount, otherwise I could not have considered it. If you search "Obeetee.com" you can see a video about their history of making rugs.

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  10. What a beautiful lamp. I like to incorporate older things into my home and breathe new life into them. The earth tones in the rug compliment the lamp as well. Best wishes for a happy weekend. Heather

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  11. A beautiful lamp Meggie, It looks to me as though the designer thought about lighthouses..
    looking forward to your reveal.
    I love the rug..
    happy weekend Meggie.
    val x

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  12. Your lamp is lovely. I think it would be pretty as a candle holder, too.
    Beautiful :)
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  13. I always love to to your house for a "visit". You are so good at putting your things together and making them look so great. Your room is lovely and I can't wait to "visit" you the next time...Have a lovely weekend.

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  14. That is a very cool and unusual lamp. The artist was quite talented to paint such tiny images.

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  15. I think the lamp is gorgeous.X

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  16. Your lamp is so unusual and so pretty! Great find!

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  17. What a lovely lamp. Most certainly a keeper:)

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