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Rawhide lamp shades can be used as replacement lamp shades on your existing lamps or as the perfect accessory to your new rustic lamps. Each rawhide lamp shade is handmade and the shade of choice for southwestern table lamps, vintage or antique lamps or western floor lamps. Old world craftsmanship and the natural material characteristics of rawhide allow rustic lamps to create perfect ambiance. If you want rustic lamps that hang from the ceiling such as antler chandeliers, rawhide chandelier lam …

A southwest aspen log lamp lets you bring an authentic piece of the Old West into your living room, bedroom, or dining room. They are constructed of a carefully selected, unique piece of wood from a tree that grew in the shadow of the Rockies. The rustic, natural charm of a lamp made from this wood is only enhanced by the extra details that many craftsmen and women add to their creations. Details are included that speak of their love for the American southwest and the vibrant, unique culture of …

Southwestern rawhide lamp shades. Now that you have decided that the southwest look is the one you wish to cultivate for your home, it is time to think about lighting. Whatever form of lighting you choose, can be topped off with a southwest rawhide lamp shade. You have already chosen most of your furniture and accents, but the lighting fixtures you choose should also carry through the southwest theme. To make sure that your lamps and other fixtures look authentic as well as attractive, choose a …

How did southwestern floor lamps become popular? During the 18th century, Spanish settlers arrived at our shores and during those early days encounters with native Indians were not always pleasant! However, over the passage of time the two cultures became intertwined and this led to the emergence of Southwestern decor, which has become a signature description of the region. If you have decided to redecorate or redesign your property to try and achieve that distinctive Southwestern look whic …

Because antler lamps are natural, there is an inherent beauty that compliments western furniture and decor. Antler lamps also compliment many other rustic accessories in rustic decor. In the Northwest or north woods style, antlers may be added to snow shoes and complimented with rawhide lamp shades to fashion fabulous wall sconces. The rawhide laced lamp shade's warm glow bathes the antlers in warm light. Both southwest light rawhide shades or western style dark western rawhide lamp shades are s …