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How about a vintage tie lamp shade. I doubt there are many around. I spotted it in an antique mall.
This is an antique coil bed springs. I remember these very well, but had not seen them in many, many years. Of course, they are not used for beds anymore. Thank goodness..jpg)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Vintage Thingies Thursday
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Love the tie lamp. How fun is that!!!
I thought the tie lamp was crazy and then came the bed springs. Non thrifter/collectors don't know what they're missing.
Oh, I remember those horrible spring coils under our mattresses! Clever usage. The tie lampshade is a fabulous idea ... great for a man's office.
Have a lovely summer's eve ~
TTFN ~ Marydon
What an unsual lampshade! Very strange yet crafty!
Thanks for sharing :)
I have a bunch of vintage ties because I one made a crazy quilt with them. I don't think they make sense for a lamp because they block the light.
Those bedsprings would not make for the best night's sleep, would they? Fun to look at, though!
Beth
The tie lampshade is too much. I love vintage ties they are just so gaudy you can’t help but love them.
What a lamp.....and I had forgotten about those springs....you know, I wish I had a set of those....I saw some on another blog the other day, and now want a set for myself!!! Have a great VTT!
The world really is full of creative people! Repurposed ties? Who knew!
I used to sleep on one of those horrible coil bed springs.... Yipes!!!!! BUT--I've never seen the vintage tie lamp shade.... George does have some old ties which probably would look good that way!!!! ha
Hugs,
Betsy
I've slept on a few beds with those springs, like at my grandma's. If you found just the right spot that didn't poke you or sag too much, it was a pretty comfortable night's sleep. If not...well, it's a good thing I was young and not bothered by a few aches and pains!
Coil beds! Wow that sounds very vintage :-) Great post!
Jocelyn
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I saw a table made out of old coil springs once. It had a glass top showing the coils below. It was a very unique piece.
wow those spring coils would make an interesting conversation piece!
Happy vtt :) x
Hilarious! You would need just the right spot for that bed spring "sculpture"!
wow! this is so whimsical.. tie lamp shade! never see one. happy VTT
Wow..the lamp is special, and the bed springs look fantastic on display like that.
I remember sleeping on one of those things at a relatives house - the thing was so old, that a coil came through the fabric and cut my arm up! Talk about torture devices! yikes! But it is pretty neat how they reused it for display purposes.
That's an interesting use of old neckties, but I don't imagine it lets much light through. They'd make a great doll skirt, though! And I love the old bed springs - sort of a funky room divider? Good stuff!
Have a wonderful day, and Happy Summertime! from Joy @ Joysweb
I used to sleep on a bed with the spring coils. It took me a while to get used to sleeping on a box spring - it was too comfortable I think.
That lamp shade is great!! Seems like the perfect Father's Day gift. Maybe it was made by a father who was tired of receiving ties for Father's Day! About those springs ... go over to visit Tina at Cherry Hill Cottage. Her friend made a wreath out of old springs and it's pretty cute!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
My hubby never liked ties and I have given so many away over the years. Pretty unique shade. I remember sleeping on beds with coils-think I'd rather make something like this.
I've seen quilts made from neckties but not a lamp shade, lol! Great VTT!
Blessings!
Gail
Hi LV!
Hah! That lampshade cracks me up. That's very resourceful. :)
Happy VTT!
Sally
that antique coil bed springs is insane.
LV,
I think both of these are truly vintage treasures. Not sure about the tie lamp but still fun to look at.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
I like the tie lamp shade. The coil bed springs look really uncomfortable. Another great vintage post.
Oh, my goodness...yes, I remember all these things. I've slept many a night on those coil springs.:)
How funny!
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Hello Meme, I have to say the tie lamp shade is very interesting. Smile. I never would have thought of such a thing. The bed springs take on a whole new look huh? I probably slept on one but I have no memory of it. This is a clever idea.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow. I am late visiting as usual. Busy day today as always.
Hugs, Jeanne
That tie lamp is the neatest thing. I have never seen anything like that.
That tie lamp is wonderful- Very original!
That lampshade is actually pretty interesting! Looks like a good way to put some old ties to good use! Thanks for sharing!
Those are so different :)
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