Why should I get my old vintage light restored or repaired?

If you have an old vintage lamp or antique light, you should consider getting it repaired and restored. Old lamps may still work but they could have some hidden issues which could be dangerous.

There are lots of reasons why you should consider repairing and restoring your old vintage and antique lamps. Repairing old lamps is a great way to preserve the original character of old light fittings and it's good for the planet too.

Here are six good reasons why you should get your old lamps fixed, instead do buying new:

1. Old wiring can be dangerous

Overtime the insulation on wiring can breakdown, degrade and become brittle which could potentially cause the inner copper wires to become exposed which could lead to an electrical shock hazard or even cause a fire!

2. Old components & electrical parts in old lamps may not be up to modern electrical standards

Over the years there have been lots of developments in electrical safety. Old light fixtures may not conform to modern electrical safety standards.

Some old light fixtures may be wired using the incorrect type of cable or might not be earthed which means they may not be safe to use.

3. Old bulb holders might not work with modern LED bulbs

Replacing the bulb holders on vintage and antique lamps will make sure that they are suitable for use with new LED bulbs.

LED bulbs are more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs. LED bulbs are now available in a range of designs including ones featuring realistic filament effects giving a traditional Edison style which means your vintage lamp can be used with LED bulbs but retain it's traditional look and character.

4. Less waste going to landfill

Fixing old lamps, repurposing and reusing old light fixtures instead of replacing with new will mean that we send less waste to landfill.

5. Maintain original character & charm

If you live in a heritage property it makes sense to use light fixtures which fit-in with the character & style of your home.

Repairing, rewiring and restoring vintage and antique lights will allow you to enjoy traditional lighting fixtures that are in-keeping with your interior design.

If you've found an old light fixture, lamp, chandelier or wall light at a market or an antiques fair it can be rewired and restored to make sure it is safe to use and provides you with years of enjoyment.

You can sometimes pick up bargains on eBay by searching for ''vintage lights that need restoring'' if you find a broken lamp that you like we can restore it for you.

6. Good for your pocket

Repairing can be more cost effective than buying new.

Old lamps are often available at auctions, antiques centres and on internet auction sites that just need a bit of TLC. These lamps are normally available for a lower price as they need some work doing to being them back into use.

How can Stage Left Lux help with fixing and restoring old lamps?

At Stage Left Lux, we can expertly repair and restore most of types of vintage and antique light fittings.

We offer a restoration service for almost any style of light including modern, vintage and antique floor standing lamps, wall lights, table lamps and chandeliers.

We're happy to discuss your needs for your lamp and adapt and change it as you need to bring or keep the traditional character and charm by carrying out sympathetic repairs by replacing old parts which are similar in style to the originals, making sure it is safely rewired but looks the same as it always has.

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Stage Left Lux work from our Derby-based workshop, if you're near Derby you can arrange to bring your lamps to us for repair or if you're a bit further away we are happy to accept broken lamps by post, we can then repair them and send them back to you.

Explore our lighting shop

To see more of what we do at Stage Left Lux take a look around our lighting shop to find your perfect lamp.

For lamps we have made and are available to buy visit our lighting shop 

To learn more about our restoration and repair services for vintage and antique lighting take a look at our lighting repair services pages.

We can also design and create a bespoke feature light to suit your individual style. For custom-made lamps find out more about our bespoke lighting services.