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Skulking around one of my favorite consignment stores on Tuesday, I spotted this gorgeous gold leaf Chinoiserie lamp. I knew it to be a reverse on glass painted and decoupage lamp from the 1940s. I scooped it up for $79 and they were so apologetic that it is missing its lamp shade. Look at two similar pairs I found on 1stdibs - one for $3,900 for the pair and the other $2,800. I think mine is by far nicer. It is 22" tall and in perfect condition. I used to decoupage and I know how much work went into this beauty.

For a lampshade, I think I'm going with a shallow drum shade in dupioni silk - a more modern and unexpected pairing that I like. I always find tall thin lamps the hardest to choose shades for. Here are the color choices below with more shots of my lamp.

1stdibs - $3,900 for the pair

1stdibs - $2,800 for the pair

Bronze

Chocolate Brown

Pistachio Green

Lipstick Red

Brick Red

Seaglass

Silver

Have a favorite color? What lampshade would you choose? I think I'm going with the silver. It's a subtle and elegant choice and will work well in the room it is going in.


Update - Lots of emails and comments on the plates - they are Chelsea House. I love the way they go with the Brunschwig & Fils Xian fabric on the stools.

Fall is definitely in the air in DC and it is wonderful. Today we begin a new series on adding autumnal touches to Chinoiserie - even ideas for a Chinoiserie Halloween! One easy tip is to add add an orange lampshade. A lampshade in orange would be beautiful on a Chinese lamp or, as here, on lamps with a blue and white Chinese porcelain collection. Orange pairs beautifully with blue and white Chinese porcelain. Here are some orange lampshade sources starting at under $20.00.

Silk Lampshade in Coppered Pumpkin at Shades of Light

Orange Drum Lampshade at Overstock

Orange Lampshade at Land of Nod

Linen Chandelier Shade in Spice from Ballard Designs