The Designer Insider: Distressed Tripod Lamps!

Aug 26, 2011

Distressed Tripod Lamps!

Two unique lamps, one distinct style!

A unique lamp with an iron tripod base that has been oxidized for a very distressed look. The shade is off white linen., Size: 34" high. Item #UT26435 at The Designer Insider.

Tripod Distressed Bronze Floor Lamp

The same unique style in a floor lamp too! Size: 68" high. Item #28460 at The Designer Insider.

Brush On Aging! Paint Lessons 101

1- Sand your unfinished furniture piece.
2- Apply paste wax in the corners or places you do not want the paint to adhere.
3- Coat entire surface with primer.
4- Choose two shades of paint. One for the undercoat to show through and one for the topcoat.
5- Paint with the first coat of paint (undercoat).
6- Add additional paste wax on areas where you want the undercoat to show through after the first coat dries.
7- Paint the second color.
8- Scour sections of the furniture with a wire brush or coarse sandpaper to encourage the "aging" process!