Did any of your previous work experience contribute to what you do today? Years ago, when I worked at a high-end lamp store as a salesman here in the East Bay for nearly four years, I watched the ...

In this video, I restore a damaged railroad lamp from France, manufactured in the 1950s. I discovered this lamp at a flea market, and despite its poor aesthetic condition, it is a robust lantern ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vintage lighting fixtures can be a beautiful way to light up your space, especially if your home décor scheme favors an old-world or fun retro ...

The "vintage" label, though sometimes vague, can have a huge impact on deciding if a nostalgic piece should be a trend or a faux pas. One area where it's crucial to know the difference between chic ...

Times are tough to be in the antiques restoration business. Since 1951, Aladdin Lamp and Shade Co., at 118 Monticello Ave., in Jersey City has specialized in the restoration of antique lamps, lights, ...

As a child, Brian Allen idolized Caractacus Potts, Dick Van Dyke’s eccentric inventor in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. “The fact that he had all this stuff in his house and he would just take ...

An assortment of lamps in a thrift store window - Lars Trangius/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thrifting a gorgeous vintage lamp takes more than good taste and ...

In the small, stone house at Towsontown Boulevard and York Road, proprietor Jay Judd has crammed dozens of repaired and refurbished antique lamps. From floor to ceiling, they sit, lean and hang: a ...