Lampshade, Lamp & Lighting Restoration
Lampshade, lamp, wall light, or chandelier restoration: your lighting piece can regain its full beauty, whether through a faithful restoration or a complete transformation.
EEach project is assessed individually in order to restore, reimagine, or transform your piece while respecting its history, your interior, and your wishes. The workshop works with private clients and professionals throughout France and internationally.
✓ Free estimate within 48 hours
WHY RESTORE RATHER THAN REPLACE?
Behind every antique lampshade, there is often a story.
A family heirloom, a treasured vintage find, or simply an object you care about and wish to see continue its journey through time.
You decide how far to take the restoration.
FAITHFUL RESTORATION
Preserve the character of your lampshade.
✓ Respect for the original shape
✓ Period-appropriate materials
✓ Restored finishes
✓ Ideal for antique or family heirloom pieces
BESPOKE RESTORATION
Preserve its character while adapting it to your vision.
✓ New fabric
✓ New trim
✓ Different fringe or beadwork
✓ Rewiring available
BESPOKE RESTORATION
Create a completely reimagined lampshade using your existing frame.
✓ New style
✓ New proportions
✓ New materials
✓ A whole new character
CAN MY LAMPSHADE BE RESTORED?
Many antique lampshades can be restored, even when they appear to be severely damaged.
Each project is assessed individually to determine the most suitable restoration or reinvention possibilities.
TORN
FABRIC
A damaged fabric can be completely replaced while preserving the original style or giving your lampshade a new aesthetic.
WORN OR STAINED LINING
A new lining restores a soft and harmonious, balanced glow while extending the lifespan of the lampshade.
MISSING FRINGE, TRIM OR BEADS
The finishing details can be replaced, restored, or reinterpreted to achieve the desired result.
OUTDATED LAMPSHADE
Your lampshade can simply be beautifully refreshed... or transformed into something entirely different, depending on your vision.
FAMILY HEIRLOOM
A restoration can remain faithful to the original spirit or incorporate subtle changes, while respecting the history of your piece.
UNIQUE PROJECT
Even unusual shapes or uncommon designs can often be restored or reinvented after an individual assessment.
Not sure whether your lampshade can be restored?
Just a few photographs are enough to receive a free initial assessment.
Free assessment and reply within a few days of receiving your photos.
ELEMENTS THAT CAN BE RESTORED
NEW FABRIC
✓ New fabric selected for your project
✓ Original aesthetic preserved or a new style created
NEW LINING
✓ Lining replaced
✓ Improved light diffusion
✓ Greater visual comfort
FRINGE, TRIM & BEADS
✓ Replaced or added
✓ New decorative details
✓ Fully customisable finishes
STRUCTURE
✓ Preserved whenever it is possible
✓ Repaired where necessary
✓ Reshaped before any restoration
REWIRING
✓ New cable
✓ New lampholder
✓ New plug
✓ Safety upgrades available
AESTHETIC TRANSFORMATION
✓ Proportions reimagined
✓ A new identity
✓ Complete transformation tailored to your vision
Every intervention is carried out only when it is appropriate for your project.
Some lampshades simply require new fabric, while others call for a more extensive restoration or a complete transformation.
HOW A PROJECT UNFOLDS
A few photographs are enough to get started.
I then guide you through each step, from the initial assessment to the return of your restored lampshade.
PROJECT STEPS :
Send a few photographs
Take a few photographs of your lampshade from different angles, then send them by email, Instagram, or through the contact form.
Project review and estimate
I assess your lampshade, explore the restoration possibilities together with your wishes, and then prepare a personalised estimate.
Shipping to the atelier
Once your project has been approved, your lampshade is sent to the atelier. I also provide guidance on the best way to pack it, ensuring it travels safely.
Restoration or reinvention
Your lampshade is restored, reinvented, or subtly refreshed according to the vision defined together.
Return of your lampshade
Once the work is complete, your lampshade is carefully returned to you, ready to take its place in your home once again.
✓ Free estimate within 48 hours
✓ Projects carried out throughout France and internationally
✓ Packing guidance provided
📌 Good to Know
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A 30% deposit is required before restoration begins.
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The remaining balance is payable before your lampshade is shipped or collected.
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Turnaround times typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project and the materials selected.
HOW MUCH DOES A RESTORATION COST? GUIDE PRICES
Each project begins with a conversation, to understand your space, your intentions, and the atmosphere you wish to create.
SMALL LAMPSHADE
Up to 30 cm in diameter
Starting from
90 €
Ideal for bedside lamps, boudoir lamps, and small table lamps.
MEDIUM LAMPSHADE
Diameter between 30 and 50 cm
Starting from
140 €
Suitable for most lamps
LARGE LAMPSHADE
Diameter over 50 cm
Starting from
240 €
For projects requiring more materials and a greater amount of craftsmanship.
* The prices shown cover the restoration work only. Fabrics, trims, fringe, and other finishing materials are selected and quoted separately according to your project.
WHY RESTORE RATHER THAN REPLACE?
Behind every antique lampshade, there is often a story.
A family heirloom, a treasured vintage find, or simply an object you care about and wish to see continue its journey through time.
Preserving a story
Some pieces carry memories that no new object could ever replace.
Preserving a cherished object
Sometimes, the best reason to restore a piece is simply to continue living with something you already love.
An alternative to buying new
For a quality piece, restoration can often be a more worthwhile and sustainable long-term solution than replacing it with a new lampshade of comparable quality.
Reinventing without starting from scratch
An existing structure can become the starting point for an entirely new creation.
A SELECTION OF RESTORATION PROJECTS COMPLETED AT THE ATELIER
Every lampshade has its own story.
Here are a few transformations carried out in the atelier.
BEFORE
AFTER
1920s lampshade
❧ Torn fabric
❧ Oxidised and damaged metallic trim
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WORK CARRIED OUT:
Complete restoration carried out in keeping with the original design.
BEFORE
AFTER
1950s lampshade
❧ Original covering torn and weakened
❧ Trim and fringe yellowed over time
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WORK CARRIED OUT:
Complete reinvention of the lampshade
❧ Original frame preserved
❧ New fabrics, colours, and finishes
❧ Trim and fringe completely renewed
❧ Genuine agate stone beads added
BEFORE
AFTER
1920s lampshade
❧ Fabric faded, stained, and weakened over time
❧ Certain decorative details no longer matched the client's taste
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WORK CARRIED OUT:
Restoration with bespoke modifications at the client's request. New fabric, removal of the pink trim, application of new fringe and a new gold braid matching the original, with the scalloped edge subtly softened.
Every lampshade is unique.
These restorations illustrate just a few of the many possibilities through projects completed in the workshop.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LAMPSHADE RESTORATION
Can my lampshade be restored?
In the vast majority of cases, yes.
A torn fabric, yellowed lining, missing fringe, worn trim, or a slightly misshapen frame does not necessarily mean a lampshade is beyond saving.
Each piece is assessed individually to determine what can be preserved, restored, replaced, or adapted to suit your wishes.
Just a few photographs are enough to receive a free initial assessment, with no obligation.
Can't find the answer to your question? Feel free to get in touch. Every project is unique, and we will be delighted to advise you and discuss your restoration with you.
