Friday Finds: Floor Lamp and a Creepy Clown Face

As with so many things old....I have an affection for floor lamps. Mostly I have project floor lamps that need rewiring, tightening, spiffing up... I went looking for one that I could just plug in and use. Well, I didn't find one, but for the price of this one, I couldn't leave it. (Which is why I have project lamps!)

This one still needs "spiffing up". It's been painted (so so job) and could used a good cleaning. Not sure if I'll do anything about the paint. Considering how many lamps I have that need work, pretty sure I won't, ha!

The shade is tattered, but not quite in a chic way. :) I may have another shade to replace it or alter this one. Well, I have quite a few shade waiting to be altered also...

My favorite part of a floor lamp like this: the graceful curves of the three arms that hold the light bulbs peaking out from under the shade.

I also loved the finial until I took the picture of it and saw a creepy clown face!! When the light isn't shining with a black background, it just looks neat, really!

In spite of it's flaws it still has panache, and I'm happy I brought it home!

8 comments

aspiritofsimplicityApril 25, 2014 at 10:17 AM
lovely old lamp and it looks perfect for that spot.
SylviaApril 25, 2014 at 12:28 PM
Love old lamps too ... and you've found a great one !
I didn't notice the creepy clown face at first ... funny :-)
Enjoy the weekend,
Sylvia
LorrieApril 25, 2014 at 1:52 PM
I'm looking for just such a lamp. You'll make it wonderful!
oldgreymareprimitivesApril 25, 2014 at 3:55 PM
Look again it's a fleur de lis <3
Sarah HuizengaApril 25, 2014 at 4:23 PM
Quite a lovely find.
Donna HopkinsApril 25, 2014 at 8:07 PM
Oh, the lamp is just gorgeous. I love to re-purpose and recycle and this lamp has so much character. What a find! I agree with you - my favorite part - the graceful curves. I had to look twice to see the creepy clown face - and I'm choosing to see an artful scroll instead!
BecsApril 28, 2014 at 3:33 AM
Great find. I didn't notice the creepy clown face til you pointed it out!
The Summer Kitchen GirlsApril 29, 2014 at 10:44 AM
Hi Jill!! Love the lamp....laughing because I have so many projects that are in need of finishing as well :) As far as creepy clown face....that's the best one I've seen...not creepy at all lol!!