Yes! Check product titles on the Lamps and Shades page. If the word “lamp” is missing from the title, then the listing is for a lampshade only. Most “shade only” listings simply state Victorian Lampshade in the title, and “Sold as a lampshade only” in the product description.

No. Currently, bespoke commissions are closed.

Yes!  You can shop all Elegance Lamps products on Etsy at this link, or by typing elegancelamps.etsy.com in a browser window.

Shipping prices and speed vary by product dimensions, shipping destination, and customer-selected shipping carrier. Select your shipping preference at checkout. Most domestic items will ship via USPS Ground. International items will ship via USPS Priority International, DHL, and or UPS. Large/oversize items will ship via United Parcel Service.  All items are shipped with insurance. You will receive a tracking number for your shipment via email.

Yes! Elegance Lamps can ship to most countries. If you're located outside the U.S., please review the following important information before placing an order:

• Shipping Quote Required: Due to the unique size and shape of each lamp and lampshade, international buyers must contact me at studio@elegancelamps.com before purchasing to receive a personalized shipping quote. Checkout will not display accurate international rates.

• Electrical Parts Will Be Removed: Antique lamps are shipped without electrical components and are declared as non-working decorative collector's items. It is the buyer's responsibility to rewire or adapt the lamp to meet local electrical standards.

• Box Size Restrictions Apply: Each country enforces maximum parcel dimensions. Please check your local import regulations to ensure your item can be accepted by your customs authority.

• Import Duties and Taxes: All international buyers are responsible for paying any applicable import duties, taxes, or customs fees required by their country.

• Customs Delays or Refusals: Elegance Lamps is not responsible for customs delays, package refusals, or return shipping costs. Please verify your country’s import policies before purchasing.

• Customs Declarations: All shipments are declared accurately and honestly as merchandise. Elegance Lamps does not mark items as gifts or alter customs values.

• Shipping Insurance: Insurance is included in the shipping price for international shipments. Elegance Lamps is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft that occurs in transit unless insurance is purchased.

• Electrical Compliance: If a buyer chooses to rewire the lamp for functional use, it is their responsibility to ensure compliance with local safety and electrical standards.

Purchased items on the Elegance Lamps website dispatch within 1 to 3 business days.  A tracking number will be sent via email upon dispatch.

We stand behind our products and offer exchanges for undamaged products returned in original packaging within 15 days. Purchaser pays all shipping costs for exchanges, including return of original product, and delivery of replacement product. All bespoke commission (custom orders) orders are non-refundable. See more at the Shipping & Returns page on the Elegance Lamps website.

Why should I shop at Elegance Lamps?

Elegance Lamps is for people who care deeply about proportion, material, and permanence. Each lamp and lampshade is made individually using antique and historic materials that are no longer produced. Once a piece is sold, it cannot be replicated.

Antique lamp bases are never treated as interchangeable objects. Each is restored and paired with a handmade Victorian lampshade designed specifically for its scale, weight, and character, creating a cohesive and intentional result. Lampshades are also offered on their own for those who already own a lamp worthy of a truly considered shade.

Most lampshades today are produced quickly using modern synthetic materials and standardized patterns. Elegance Lamps works differently. Every piece is constructed by hand, with careful attention to structure, balance, and longevity, using materials chosen for their history and integrity rather than convenience.

What you receive is not décor and not trend-driven lighting. It is functional art, created to be lived with, kept, and valued long after comparable pieces have been discarded.

Examples of past work can be found on the Portfolio page, which features beaded antique lamps and lampshades from previous collections. Additional images and ongoing work are shared on Elegance Lamps social media pages, all of which are linked from the website.

This service is currently on hold. When offered, I provide private, personalized training sessions focused on lampshade making. Sessions are one-on-one video lessons, and the topic of each session is chosen by the participant. Updates and availability will be shared on the website.

Materials are sourced from trusted antiquities dealers and include antique and vintage textiles, trims, and lamp components. Wherever possible, existing materials are repurposed rather than replaced with new or synthetic alternatives.

Parasols with LED lights function as personal, portable lamps and are designed as wearable art. Parasols are restocked annually beginning in the spring, with new additions continuing through August.

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No. Antique lamp bases are not sold separately at Elegance Lamps. Each lamp base is offered only when paired with a handmade Victorian lampshade. Lampshades may be purchased on their own without a lamp base.

Elegance Lamps lampshades are designed for use with LED bulbs only. LED bulbs produce very little heat, which helps protect silk and other delicate materials and supports the long-term preservation of the lampshade. LED bulbs are also available in a wide range of color temperatures, allowing you to choose light that best complements the lampshade and the room.