250 years ago, two lights changed history. Of course, they didn’t have electricity in 1775. But, when British troops began their march on a rebel munitions cache in Concord, the sexton at the Old North Church in Charlestown hung two lanterns from its steeple: the British were coming. Seeing the lights, Paul Revere and his […]
Every year, it gets harder and harder to find a shop that can fix your old lamps. But, for over 40 years, we have maintained a reputation as one of the leading repair and restoration shops in the business. We’ve done this by investing in artisans and craftspeople who love bringing our customer’s favorite treasures back to
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Are you an interior designer who dreams of creating custom lampshades for your clients? The best interior designers have a unique vision for every home. The choice of furniture, paint, lighting and more all must work together to create the perfect aesthetic for a space. Every detail matters, especially the lampshades. While they might be
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Recently, a customer came to us with a chance to do something we love: restore a treasured piece of family history. Back in the 1940s, this customer’s mother purchased a beautiful fairy lamp — very likely with the money she earned from her first paycheck. Now, our customer wanted us to bring it back to
For many New Englanders, skiing is a bright spot in a long, cold winter season. That’s why we were thrilled when a customer approached us to make a custom ski map lampshade celebrating their favorite peak. After supplying us with a ski map from the Colorado resort, we crafted a custom shade that will let
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Click here to learn more about our service for creating amazing lamps out of custom materials that you share with us. In 2010 when excavation began at the site of the Charlestown Navy Yard to build the new Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, workers discovered wood buried deep in the mud. To their amazement, large timbers of
Welcome back to our continuing discussion on lampshades. Last week we talked about hardback lampshades, and this week we are going to talk about silk or “soft” lampshades. So, what is a silk or soft lampshade? The name “silk shade” is a little bit of a misnomer because these shades are not necessarily made from
Bringing organic and natural elements into the home’s interior is one of the hot trends for 2013, and as of late we’ve been admiring the different lamp bodies made of wood or inspired by wood. Infusing wood elements into the home is rooted in the Scandinavian design aesthetic and it tends to add a pureness to your
Interior design is all about mixing and matching, and the same goes for the lighting in your room. To create a brilliantly lighted room with the perfect ambiance, you need to layer your lighting from the ceiling down and throughout the room by pairing widespread lighting with task lighting fit for the needs of that
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The difference between a good lampshade and a great lampshade for your lamp can be a small one…but your choice can often have a tremendous impact on your décor. The lampshade you chose can make an ordinary lamp – and room – extra-ordinary. This photo above is and oldie (pulled it from the archives!) from
It is that time of the year when we take a moment to show our appreciation for all of the love, care and sacrifices our mothers have made, and continue to make on our behalf. I think it is not until we become parents that we are able to REALLY understand the depth and breadth
At the beginning of the year we saw Elle Décor’s Editor in Chief name the top interior design trends for 2013. We’ve certainly seen these trends surface in fun, creative ways… and of course, lamps are also marching to the same tune. Below are a few ways we’ve seen lighting manufacturers incorporating these trends. Brass
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