We all have different associations when we think of doilies. For most of us, a grandma's house comes to mind. Recently they have been making a comeback in more modern forms. A Few weeks ago, Danielle posted a roundup of some amazing examples in which vintage doilies have been transformed into new designs. The Nice shop on Etsy offers beautiful lampshades made out of vintage doilies and lace. Check them out after the jump...
These look so beautiful with the light on! We love the mixture of colors. They "bring to mind a handpicked garden bouquet". Some of the more simple designs would look great in modern surroundings. The lace lampshades cast amazing shadows. Any of these can be used with a table or floor lamp, and as a pendant light shade. We could see them over a dining table, in a hallway or even as bedside lamps. Since each one is unique, they would look great in pairs with their own original details.
You can get them from the Nice Shop on Etsy. They can make custom light shades as well, which is a great idea if you have your own collection of doilies or some nice lace. They also have a blog, check it out here.
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Plus, these are dust magnets and grey over time.
Make sure that shade is removable and replaceable for cleaning.
i think it sort of looks like you have your lingerie hung up to dry.
mrs yow, that's it!!! lampshades made out of lacy panties!!!!!!
Actually I've seen a lampshade with a bustier wrapped around it. Tres oo la la.
I like using the doilies. Maybe on a dressing table lampshade?
gross.
Too fussy looking for my taste, but it does cast some beautiful shadows on the wall.
Every doily post solicits a slew of comments about how awful they are (and they are truly, madly, deeply awful). I suppose we must add this to the list of things AT posts periodically to mess with us?
What's up with the "dirty laundry" doilys?!
I think this is kind of cute.
i think they are actually quite cute, but the price seems pretty steep for what they are. not to mention the fire hazard.
i've been seeing these exact lampshades for quite sometime now even though they have been featured in a number of blogs, so it doesn't seem like they are moving out the door that quickly.
i think they're very cute, too, so poo on almost all of you. just because it's not modern, or mcm. sheesh.
Okay, I'm just going to come out and say it - I really, really dig doilies. I don't want them all over my house, and I'm not really a fan of these lamps, but I think they're delicate and pretty and all-around awesome. There, I said it.
yuck.
and i'm not an mcm fan nor a 'stark is better' fan. I just think these are hideous.
cassielynn--it has nothing to do with modern or mcm, i just think they're plan ugly.
I think we can all agree these are not the best examples of what those lamps could be. Doilies are pretty if they're well presented.
NOT a fan.
The last one is pretty and might work in the right setting (looks gorgeous with the light switched on), but I agree that lace lampshades would be a PITA to keep clean. Those things can get grungy really fast and they're not exactly something you can just toss into the washing machine. There are lacy lampshades out there made of metal or plastic that give a similar look, but are easier to care for (as well as more durable).
guess every day is laundry day. appreciate the effort...but not the look.
I totally agree with KTG. I don't really dig this lampshade, but I have 3 doilies in my house and I love them. One has pansies all around the edge. I don't get that everything old is so retro and cool and doilies get the shaft. I think that if anyone here appreciates craftiness and handmade items, then they could at least appreciate the work that goes into making them.
I love the concept of reuse but don't love the result (and especially at that price point). Several of these light fixtures just look like you've hung doilies on a drying rack over your laundry sink (maybe that works for a Shabby Chic interior but even Shabby Chic has filed for bankruptcy). Soak the doilies in starch, then mold & sculpt them, and I think you could get something that's visually very interesting... better yet take a look at the NY Times article on Clouds for some ideas:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/05/garden/05fabric.html?ref=garden
Rucy, you make a good point... show me something made of doilies that actually looks interesting, and maybe i'll change my mind about them... until then, no
I like the bottom four, but have to agree they would be insanely hard to maintain. Personally I find it hard enough to keep regular lampshades clean, and I always wonder how people who buy little baskets to store their things (instead of regular chests of drawers) feel about the constant dust accumulation. Indeed, I could go on and on about things that look nice enough the first week but then get filthy right away.
And once again the winner for the "Hit with the ugly stick" is all of the above.
I'm not really a doily person...but I think the multi-colored ones are beautiful. They are Boho cool.
As usual, KTG has me laughing and nodding in agreement.