Wednesday, February 1, 2012

New (To Me) Lamp

I scored a great lamp - at a great price - the other day.  I found this old brass lamp at Salvation Army -


How much did I pay for this beauty?  It was marked $2.99.  But, it was also 50% off day!  Woohoo!  So, for $1.49, it was mine.  The shape is great and it is pretty substantial in size.  The brass didn't scare me off - remember when I gave these old buffet lamps a makeover?  All I needed now was some oil rubbed bronze spray paint - 


I taped off the top and the cord - and I was ready to get started.  It only took a few light coats of paint to transform it into this - 




I topped it with an old lampshade that I already had so the whole thing cost $1.49.  Not too bad.  I love buying lamps from thrift stores - it's such a great way to save money!  

I've shared this project here - 

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25 comments:

  1. Such an improvement! Good Job!

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  3. I love deals like this! And that color happens to be my favorite for lamps. ;)

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  4. Looks wonderful. I am almost positive that I redid this EXACT SAME LAMP (2 of them actually!!). Here's the link to that post: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2011/03/goodwill-lamp-revamp.html.

    Such a small world!!
    {HUGS},
    kristi
    (your newest follower)

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  5. This looks great. It has such great lines. Great job!

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  6. ack, what a great find! i seem to have the only thrift stores that don't do half off day or deals on furniture. oh well. this is great!

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  8. I dislike ugly lamps-but I.love.spray.paint !!!

    Isn't it fun to turn ugly into beautiful!!! great job on your lamp!
    gail

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  10. Wow, it looks fabulous and sure like the price!

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  11. Isn't it amazing what paint can do? It looks perfect now.

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  12. Hi! Visiting from tt&j. This turned out great.. and oh my! You cant beat the price! I love the whole project. :)

    If you get a chance I would love for you to share this at my Friday link party :)

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  14. That looks fabulous! Lamps are one of my favorite things to redo! They always turn out great! ~ Barbara

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  15. What a great transformation, its hard to belive you got if for next to nothing :)

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  16. Great job. I love a great lamp re-do! Please consider sharing this with my readers over at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/02/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-10.html
    Hugs, Kathy

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  17. Great recycling project - the lamp has a lovely shape and you made it look so brand new!

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  18. applause~! that looks terrific.. I did the same thing to a floor lamp I found at goodwill.. Bargain shopping sure can give our home treats w wouldnt want to pay retain price for.

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  19. My hub asked me the other day if we will ever not have a spray painted lamp again?! LOL

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  20. Wow! Beautiful lamp! What a deal! I hope you patted yourself on the back! I didn't know there was oil rubbed bronze spray paint. I have to go track some down now!

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  21. I love spray paint - that "new" lamp looks great! I'd love it if you'd share your transformation at my Show & Tell party, going on now @ the Delectable Home.

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  22. Looks great! I love re-wiring old lamps and giving them a facelift. Helen

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  24. THe finished version is exactly what I've been looking for. Guess I need a trip to the Salvation Army. Thanks for sharing!

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