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Looking for a unique lamp for your home? Have you ever wanted something totally unique for your home, bored of off-the-shelf boring light fixtures? Looking for something that bit different? If you want something totally unique lamp to add charm and character to enhance your interior decor, now you can! We can create a customised bespoke feature lamp to add a beautiful ambiance to enhance your home. Unique bespoke feature lamps, that's what we do! At Stage Left Lux we specialise in creating unique feature lamps from old unused or redundant household objects. We can design and create a bespoke unique lighting fixture for you by upcycling your old objects in to feature lamps. Whether it's a sentimental object like an old musical instrument, or an object that you just don't use any more like your old soda syphon or your old retro landline phone. We can sympathetically upcycle your old household objects into a wonderful feature lamp to add joy to your surroundings. Cornet upcycled lamp We were recently contacted by Julie to ask if we could turn an old cornet trumpet into a lamp. The musical instrument was precious to Julie as it belonged to her grandmother and had special memories attached to it. Julie emailed us one evening to ask if this could be done? ''of course, I would love to help with turning your cornet into a lamp!'' How does our bespoke lamp upcycling service work? Simply contact us to discuss your object, and then send it to us in the post. Like Julie did. Julie lives in Exeter and posted her cornet to our workshop in Derby. We got to work, carefully dismantling and cleaning the cornet, for this upcycled lamp we wanted to have the bulb coming out of the horn, this meant we needed to mount the musical instrument vertically. For this we carefully made by hand a wooden base with a backboard which would support the cornet vertically. The timber for this was cut to shape by hand and then the sides were finished and sanded to give a smooth chamfered edge. Your choice of colour! At this point we got in touch with Julie to ask what colour she would like the wooden lamp base to be, our preference was dark oak which we though would enhance the look of the silver coloured cornet. Julie agreed! We used a dark oak wood stain and then treated it with wax. The electrical parts! We obtained a silver coloured ES27 bulb holder which was in keeping with the colour of the cornet. We used specialist chandelier cable to run the earth, live and neutral cables through the inside of the curved pipes of the cornet. The bulb holder was fastened in place using a no-damage technique that we have developed (this is a little trade secret of ours!) Our special no-damage technique for fitting bulb holders inside the horns of musical instruments means the additional electrical parts we add are securely fixed in place but the changes we make could be reversed. Attaching the cornet to the wooden lamp base to finish the lamp To fix the cornet to the lamp base we used brass fittings which are normally used to fix copper pipe to a wall. These fixings were the perfect size to wrap around the tubes and pipework of the cornet whilst securely fixing it in place, again whilst not causing any irreversible damage. The mains cable, switch and plug was then wired up. We even added a finishing touch with an LED bulb that has a filament in the shape of a treble clef musical note! The end result was a beautiful lamp that holds treasured memories and is also a unique work of art that can be admired for years to come. What other objects can we upcycle into a lamp? We can upcycle almost any old household object into a unique feature lamp. Stage Left Lux have years of years' experience of turning old objects into lamps, we love being able to do our bit prevent waste from going to landfill by saving them by repurposing them into creative lighting features. With a keen interest in preserving historic and experience dealing with vintage and antique lamps we are able to bring history alive whilst giving unwanted objects a brand-new useful purpose as a creative novelty lighting feature. How can we help turn your old objects into lamps? To make it easy for you we have added a selection of commonly converted objects as services that you can buy through our online shop. The most common objects that we have upcycled into lamps are: old telephones, musical instruments, bottles and soda syphons. But we have upcycled some other more unusual old objects such as shotguns!! We have listed below some of the most commonly converted objects, if your object is listed simply click buy and post your object to us, we will upcycle it into a lamp and send it back to you. If your object isn't listed, please get in touch to see how we can help. 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 .

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. Click here for more information about our lighting restoration and repair services. 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 .

This Saturday we will be taking part in a market at The Octagon Shopping centre in Burton On Trent. We will be joining a host of talented local crafts people to bring you an amazing variety of gifts and home decor, there will also be fun activities and food and drink! Upstairs in The Octagon Shopping centre in Burton On Trent Saturday 10th August 10am - 5pm.

Stage Left Lux are pleased to be attending the Craft & Flea Market in Nottingham. 27th July 2024 We'll be at Craft & Flea makers market, St Mary's Church, High Pavement, Nottingham. We'll be displaying a range of our handmade bespoke lamps and feature lighting at the Craft and Flea market in Nottingham. Looking forward to seeing you there! 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 .

Stage Left Lux are please to be attending the following markets and events during July in Derby and Nottingham. 20th July 2024 This Saturday you will find us at Derby Uncovered on Sadler Gate, Derby - we'll be hoating a lighting pop-up shop! Come and see us and view a range of our handmade bespoke feature lamps! 10am-4pm. 27th July 2024 We'll be at Craft & Flea makers market, St Mary's Church, High Pavement, Nottingham. We'll be displaying a range of our handmade bespoke lamps and feature lighting at the Craft and Flea market in Nottingham. Looking forward to seeing you there!

We create amazing feature lighting by upcycling everyday unused materials and transform them into beautiful feature lighting for your home. We love to use old redundant objects that have had their day and make them useful again by upcycling them into amazing feature lights! Last weekend we visited the Antiques centre at Ilkeston Derbyshire, we had an amazing day and got loads of goodies to upcycle into lamps. We bought an old vintage style landline phone, some carpenters block planes, some pressure gauges, and even an old rusty cake baking tin, oh and a rustic wooden plant stand! Here's how we created this upcycled lamp... We used the plant stand as a base, carefully attached one of the carpenters planes to it as a totem-pole column. We added a copper pipe arm with lovely chunky brass pipe fittings. We've then used the rusty old baking tin as a huge lampshade, giving a stunning look..... Here's the result, this eye-catching steampunk-industrial style table lamp, perfect for adding excitement to any space. It would look perfect in a New York loft apartment or even a country cottage. Take a look at our full range of upcycled handmade lighting Take a look at our range of handmade upcycled lamps and restored vintage lighting to see more like this, Visit our online lighting shop

Our latest project for our friends at Antiques in the Quarter in Derby We were asked if we would be able to convert these bone china travellers caravan ornaments into lamps.... We undertook this project for Antiques in the Quarter - Antiques shop based in Derby to transform these china carriages into table lamps. We are really impressed with how these bespoke custom-made lamps turned out, they look stunning.

ALEXA BULBS!!! We recently had a query from a customer asking if our lamps would work with Alexa or other smart bulbs? The answer is YES our lamps will work with Alexa and smart LED bulbs! All of our lamps are mains powered and come with either a bayonet cap BC22 or a screw ES27 so if your Alexa bulb has one of those fittings it would work to enable you to control your lamp via WIFI using your smartphone. How will it work? You would need to use the appropriate cap type Alexa bulb (BC22 or ES27) and just leave the switch on the lamp in the on position, that way your bulb would be able to respond to Alexa's voice commands. View our Lighting range in our lighting shop Find your perfect lamp in our online lighting shop

Beautiful doesn't have to be normal... we create wonderful feature lighting for your home. Nothing on our website is normal, but everything is beautiful! All of our lights and lamps are completely unique, just like you are. At Stage Left Lux we love everything that is unusual and different and as unique as you are. If you're looking for a unique gift or something special for your home our lamps are perfect for you. Every object that we convert into our lights is handpicked, and lovingly upcycled to make special bespoke feature lamps, they make the perfect addition to any home.

Conversion, Unique up-cycled and converted lighting made from old redundant household objects. Our upcycling service can turn your old unwanted objects into beautiful feature lights. At Stage Left Lux we love to take old redundant household objects and give them a new lease of life as incredible feature lamps. Our upcycling service allows you to turn your old unwanted items into wonderful feature lamps that will enhance and bring joy to your home interior. We love to save old objects and convert them into beautiful lighting for your home. If you've got an old object that is sitting in a cupboard and unused, don't throw it away let us turn it into a wonderfully unique lamp for you. Here's some of the objects we've converted and saved from landfill by upcycling them into lamps: Vintage Musical instruments , soda syphons and rotary telephones transformed into wonderfully quirky desk lights. Antique sewing machines upcycled into seriously amazing table lamps. Old drills converted into remarkable feature lamps. Send us your old stuff and let us transform it for you into an amazing feature lamp to enhance your interior décor style! If you've got an old object and don't know what to do with it, let us convert and upcycle it into a beautiful lamp for you. Take a look at our lighting conversion service to find out more.

It's Father's Day on Sunday the 16th of June 2024, if you're looking for a unique gift this year we can help. Let's face it, it's never easy finding the perfect present for dad. What can you get the man that has everything? What does dad like, and what would he appreciate and treasure? For Father's Day gift ideas, Stage Left Lux offers a unique selection of handcrafted lamps that are sure to impress your dad. Man'tiques We often refer to our unique handmade lamps as Man'tiques. They're like antiques but guys love them! From rustic timber to copper pipe and steampunk inspired feature lighting we have something to suite any taste and style. Our timeless lighting designs are each a unique, one-of-a-kind creation, handcrafted in our workshop based in Derby. We can help you find the perfect gift for Father's Day this year. Bespoke lamps to suit your dad's hobbies or interests? We have handmade unique lamps in stock and ready to post, of if you're looking for a really special gift this father's day, we can create a unique lighting design especially for you - we could make a lamp to fit in with your dad's interests or hobbies. A few years ago, for Father's Day I made two lamps - one for my stepdad who was a woodwork teacher - his lamp was made from an old hand drill, and for my real dad who was an engineer I made him a lamp out of an old antique blowtorch! As a special treat this Father's Day we are giving you 28% off your Father's Day gift - just use discount code DAD at the checkout! Here's a few of our top picks for the perfect present for dad this Father's Day. This is just a small selection of our favourite lamps from our current collection, to see the full range and see more Father's Day gift ideas take a look at our online lighting shop.

We are so delighted and excited to be taking part in another fantastic craft market hosted by the lovely People at Derby Uncovered, the Derbyshire Artisans Market will showcase a fantastic selection of arts and crafts from local makers and creative small businesses based in and around Derby. At the market you will find a whole host of exciting arts, jewellery, gift items and home accessories all locally made. When and where, I hear you ask? This year's summer market will take place at the home of the industrial revolution, the amazing Museum of Making based at the Silk Mill in Derby City Centre. (AKA The Industrial Museum) Save the date, add this to your diary or calendar right away - Saturday & Sunday 1st & 2nd of June 2024. If you're looking for things to do in Derby this summer then this event is perfect for you and is not to be missed, there will be lots of amazing arts and crafts on offer something to please any taste!