What is lampshade luminance? Very simply, luminance can be thought of as one’s perception of brightness. It usually refers to the amount of light that reaches the eye of the observer. Historically a lampshade was regarded as a functional necessity to cover the glare from a light source – most often from a table or […]
The still popular Visual Comfort E.F. Chapman Moravian Star pendant remains a statement piece. The star pendant’s shape and mirrored finish aligns with the Moroccan interior design craze, but is also a wonderful addition to many different styled rooms. We see this pendant hanging in a clean, white foyer, with pops of reds and oranges, and
Would you like to know more about custom our service creating custom lampshades? We do have lampshades in our Concord store – about 2,000 in all shapes, sizes and fabrics. But there’s even more than meets the eye! We also create custom lampshades for customers. Some customers are looking for their lampshade to blend with
Click here to look at our wide selection of Hubbardton Forge lighting that we have available. We work with a number of different lighting manufacturers, so it’s really hard to pick a favorite…but I definitely have a soft spot for New England-based Hubbardton Forge. The beauty of their wrought-iron lighting is like none other, and
One of my greatest passions (aside from lighting, of course, J), is the ocean. Many of my vacation hours are spent on a sailboat cruising the New England coast. The rolling waves, fresh air and warm sun clear my mind, relax my body and energize my spirit. I call it nautical therapy! When I am
Click here to learn more about our selection of oval lampshades. The oval lampshade has a closed ovular form where the width of the lampshade is greater than the depth (back to front) of the lampshade.  We use oval lampshades in two different situations. The first is when the base of the lamp has an
Click here to find out more about our ability to create custom lamps for our customers. Many every day objects can be turned into a lamp – from glass and ceramic vases to candlesticks to firemen’s boots to Singer Sewing Machines to servers to sailboat blocks…we have made lamps from these objects and many more.
Linen lampshades have become oh-so popular, but did you know there are more linen lampshade fabrics than meets the eye? From rough, open weaves to finer, more elegant weaves, there is a linen lampshade for any room or function. Linen lampshade fabrics range in thickness and transparency, and we can recommend a fabric based on your illumination
Click here to learn more about our service creating custom lampshades. We love creating custom designed lampshades for any project. From silks, linens, cottons, and handmade papers in your choice of colors, we offer a wide range of decorative trim options to provide a customized finishing touch to the lampshade. We most often see
Click here if you want to learn more about our service of creating custom lamps. We love our customers, and the unique ideas they have for lamps. To commemorate the more than 30 years spent in the electric industry, one of our customers brought a General Electric meter to us to turn into a lamp.
Featured Project: General Electric Meter Custom Lamp Read More »
Click here to check out our service for affordably creating lampshades with the nautical map you choose! There isn’t an ocean or body of water that isn’t worth exploring! If you have visited our shop, or found us online, you have likely seen the many different styles and sizes of nautical lampshades that we offer
Click here to learn more about contacting us to help you create your own custom lamp! On Monday we shared some beautiful photos of some of our prized (and loved!) bottle Lamps that are handmade in house. In this post, we share a behind-the-scenes look at how these are made in our store. Step 1:
