Lamp Kits for Glass Bottles

Posted on | July 7, 2009 | 9 Comments

inspiration from tom scheerer: bottle lamps

Grace from design*sponge shared a great glass jug lamp this morning on twitter. She wondered where she could find the parts to make her own. I’ve been eyeing this project for months. I would love some glass jug lamps scattered all around my house. They feel so nautical and New England.

Above is an inspiration shot from Tom Scheerer. A few glass reed wrap bottles and insulators I’ve spotted at local flea markets below. The jugs are quite easy to convert. You can purchase a cork sockets for around $15, thanks Kate Flaim for the source! Basically you just stick the cork into the bottle and your done. Below an Insulator Night Light Kit for $20. So cute for a small space or hallway.

I haven’t found a source online yet for vintage glass jugs. I have spotted them at fleamarkets and antique stores around New England. Do you know a good online source? Leave a comment below.

p.s. Anne from the City Sage just gave me the head’s up on a post about unique jug resources on decorology.

8012lg 721562 Lamp Kits for Glass Bottles

8015lg 721541 Lamp Kits for Glass Bottles

Category: diy, lighting

Comments

9 Responses to “Lamp Kits for Glass Bottles”

nole @ oh so beautiful paper
July 7th, 2009 @ 11:25 am

Have you tried ebay? I've found ebay to be a great source for anything vintage.
Kate F.
July 7th, 2009 @ 11:28 am

I don't know about a regular source, but isn't this a lovely one on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120356254000&category=18874&refid=store
katy elliott
July 7th, 2009 @ 11:30 am

This one is pretty too from ebay.

http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2008/11/vintage-industrial-lighting.html
Kate F.
July 7th, 2009 @ 11:30 am

(Wildly expensive, of course. But that color!)
katy elliott
July 7th, 2009 @ 11:32 am

I saw an article on Blenko glass in the recent issue of Country Living?
katy elliott
July 7th, 2009 @ 11:36 am

And another ebay find, http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-5-GALLON-WATER-WINE-BEER-JUG-BOTTLE-VINTAGE_W0QQitemZ180376895752QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29ff4d0108&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|293%3A2|294%3A50
k
July 7th, 2009 @ 11:44 am

these are a little more pricey (compared to somethings on ebay) but…
http://www.ballarddesigns.com/Accessories/Decorative-Accessories/Jute-Covered-Demijohn/p/10551?path=1%2C2%2C1558%2C1562&iProductID=10551
Kathleen
July 7th, 2009 @ 2:27 pm

What a fun project. I'm going to check the thrift store this week and see what sort of jug I can find. Thanks for all the data on this.
Antique Glass Bottles Guru
July 24th, 2009 @ 4:26 pm

Very nice photos. I recommend you ebay for buuing and selling antique glass bottles.