1950's Dining Table Lamp Project.

[Jay2TheRescue]

Earlier this week I picked up a very old, and very tired 1950's ceiling hugger type light fixture in a thrift for $5.  Even though it was very ugly and in very poor condition I had a vision.  It went home with me.  I purchased a swag kit for $15, and a new socket for $5.  A can of white appliance spray paint, and a tap set from Harbor Freight.  Total cost about $30.

First, I masked off all the wood, and resprayed all the white metal with epoxy spray paint.  I let it dry overnight.  I cleaned and polished the wood.  I then installed the new socket assembly, and used a canopy piece from an old chandelier in the garage to make the brass trim piece on top.  (That's what the tap was for, to make a bushing so that would screw on).  Added the swag kit, and lightbulbs, and Voila! It matches our vintage dining room set in both style and color of wood.  

[Munk]

aww, now that's a fantastic lamp! (:

[valleythriftshopper]

Impressive redo, looks great!

[brianrhc]

Great job, Jay!

[Big Daddy Audio]

That's a very cool looking lamp - well done.

[FleaQueen]

DANG, what's impressive.

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[Jay2TheRescue]

I was in the same thrift today, and found another vintage fixture to refurbish and repurpose for our house!  Pictures to follow soon.  I also saw the same lady that sold me this first light, and showed her pictures of the completed lamp.  She was very impressed. 

[Spinjamin Franklin]

Very nice!

[valleythriftshopper]

Saw these guys on Etsy that turn just about anything into hanging lamps, including Tupperware jello molds and Pyrex casserole dishes & mixing bowls.  I like the jello mold lamps:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/151655607/2-mint-green-tupperlights-pair-of?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=2%2Btupperware

[Jay2TheRescue]

I just noticed that the images were broken in the original post, so I fixed it.