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Rawhide lamp shades since the 1930’s have been synonymous with western décor. When you consider the elements that make up rustic decorating, western rawhide lamp shades are still at the forefront. Over the years, rawhide has played an integral part not only for rustic lampshades but numerous other accessories as well. Since the 1990’s rawhide lamp shades have been experiencing a resurgence in popularity as new designers and home owners alike discover their high quality handcrafted look. For any …

Western lamps are an exciting way to add creative style to rustic homes and interiors. When decorating a southwestern, western or ranch style home, one of the main obstacles you will run into is how to illuminate your interior without using traditional lighting fixtures that look awkward and out of place. You will find that the answer to this problem is actually quite simple! Use western wrought iron lamps that match the rustic style you are trying to create. Though you probably won't find these …

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 …

Wrought iron lamps add so much rich warmth to western or southwestern themed living rooms, dens, family rooms and even bedrooms. Rustic western lamps accented with beautiful lamp shades made of rawhide and leather seem to capture the spirit of their space and pull all the room's elements together in rustic sophistication. Handcrafted iron lamps are not available in department store, but you can buy western lamps online. Because of the many types of lamps for sale you can create the look and …