This little light of mine… Blogger Exclusive!

People hate my posts about reuse, no engagement, so here’s a post about reuse. You don’t have to read it. 

I purchased the Leviton Vintage Lead Crystal 3 Way Glass and Brass lamp at an estate sale for $8.00.  Needed a lamp for the bedside table.  The lower crystal portion of the lamp lights with a button and the bulb at the shade also lights with 3 settings.  It hit the design aesthetic I was looking for – small but taller in height so the light would reflect against the wall. Creating even more light. 

I had tested it at the estate sale to make sure it was working. The bulb worked too.

The local thrift store often has lamp shades, but with odd hours, I went to Home Depot, and got a lampshade, on the smaller side at 10”. This one, for $21.74, was at least part linen.

I removed the (functional) harp for this lampshade but am saving it for resale. The internet says it’s ok to remove the harp but you can go ahead and have a long disagreement about it, if you like. The handyman will do a double check when next here. 

I brought in the project for $29.74.  Online the base of the lamp is priced at about $70.00.  I’ll probably keep it, but could sell it marketplace style. I’ll entertain using the harp if I find a grander lampshade that’s right aesthetically, at the thrift.

The lamp proved to be a little powerhouse. I love that it lights at two places.  It isn’t faux wood, er, plastic, and it isn’t a low-slung design as so many beige-y looking small lamps are these days.  An aesthetic and practical shabby chic win, especially when you don’t have to wait for Saturday to go to estate sales.