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The new Vintporium Flush-Mount Light Fixture Bases were created to replace the old and worn-out Post-War Era shade holder to bring new life to your vintage shades. The bases are available in chrome, satin nickel, or bronze to complement various interior designs. They are ideal for both residential and commercial spaces. Vintporium bases come in 3 1/4, 4, 6, 8, and 10-inch sizes. Order via vintporium.com links below.   ✓ Free domestic shipping ✓ Installation hardware included ✓ 30 Day return policy Order via vintporium.com links below. 3 1/4 Inch Fitter Base: https://bit.ly/45tzANG 3 1/4 inch Fitter Base with Pull Chain: https://bit.ly/3z3YuqQ 4 Inch Fitter Base: https://bit.ly/3XjpL2G...

Nothing is quite as charming as the Storybook architecture movement, being rediscovered and brought into fruition for the U.S. populace by returning WW-1 G.I.s, many of whom would later become Americas’ product designers, builders, craftsmen, and artisans. These scenes of old European towns and villages would play as inspiration in their new line of work.    We were proud to be given another opportunity to restore several pairs of these porch sconces, giving them a new life. This time we were commissioned to restore, as well as match, other restored sconces in the storybook style on a client's home so all exterior lighting...

The Restoration of Antique Brass and Wrought Iron Flush Mount Ceiling Light.  I came across two of these antique brass with cast iron rosette flush mount fixtures while browsing the inventory of an online vendor. I liked the deep relief of the Acanthus leaves on the rosettes.  You never really know what you are getting from an online purchase but I felt pretty confident in the vendor's photographs and description to pull the trigger on the purchase.  Once they arrived, I had to decide if this was the type of item that would be more desirable by just cleaning it...