it's been A long haul...
For various reasons, commiting to a walk-in retail store and repair studio was no longer tennable, so after forty years and 59,000+ repairs it was decided to close down the 105 Ocean Street location and bid farewell to the great Knightville neighborhood of South Portland. But that does not mean we are done. We will continue to create one-of-a-kind lamps and restore vintage lamp parts to be offered for sale on various e-tail sites as well as offer any advice we can on repairing lamps.
Feel free to email us: askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com
And thanks to all for decades of support and memories.
Recent creations
industrial Nite-Lite
A one-of-a-king nite-lite that highlights the beauty of an antique telegraph pole glass insulator, this one a Whitall-Tatum in light green. Standing only 8 inches tall, this light will fit on most book shelves or counter tops, and, because it uses a 1/4 watt LED light bulb, it can be left on all the time and will not generate any heat at all. Safe next to books or in a child's room.
- Up-cycled steel components carefully fitted together
- Only UL approved electrical parts used in all our lamps
- 40 years lamp-making experience goes into every lamp
- Heavily weighted and stable
- Glass rests on top
- Glass insulator is in excellent condition
Questions? Email for more info: askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com
Sea-Glass nite-light
This one-of-a-kind nite-lite highlights not only a very old, thick glass jar, it also illuminates locally found ocean sea-glass gathered from area beaches. The glass jar was found in Portland Harbor in Maine, the sea-glass from Willard Beach in South Portland and Portland Harbor
- Up-cycled solid brass components.
- UL approved electrical parts used throughout.
- 7 inches tall.
- Any Chips in the jar have been thoroughly polished smooth.
- Candelabra (C7) bulb
- 40 years of lamp-making experience in every lamp!
Questions? email for more info: askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com
Ceramic nite-lite
A one-of-a-kind nite-lite made from up-cycled faucet parts that illuminates a fantastic green glass telegraph pole insulator which is in near perfect condition. A 1/4 watt LED candelabra light bulb generates no heat what-so-ever, so this light can be used safely on a bookshelf or in a child's room.
- UL approved electrical parts used.
- Porcelain parts are super easy to clean.
- Glass insulator lifts off easily for cleaning.
- Stands only 8 inches tall.
- Components carefully fitted together with 40 years of lamp-making experience!
Questions? Email us for more info: askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com
shabby-Chic nite-lite
A one-of-a-kind nite-lite made from up-cycled cast iron and steel components that illuminate a near perfect clear glass Dominion telegraph pole insulator. Ivory , fatigued painted surface.
- UL approved electrical components.
- Candelabra based (C7) light bulb.
- Stands only 9-1/2 inches tall.
- 40 years of lamp-making experience in every lamp!
Questions? Email us for more info: askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com
Sea-glass nite-lite
A recycled glass jar illuminates locally found sea-glass. Solid brass accents with a light, satin finish. This is one of the smallest ones we have made, standing only 6 inches tall. European thumb switch on the cord.
- UL approved electrical components used throughout.
- Stands only 6 inches tall
- 1/4 watt LED candelabra(C7) does not get warm.
- 40 years of lamp-making experience in every lamp!
Questions? Email us for more info: askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com
brass insulator nite-lite
The most rugged nite-lite built to date. Heavy, turned brass components left over from an earlier project. The brass is softly brushed and will developed a nice patina over time, or polish as needed. Near perfect clear glass telegraph pole insulator.
- 8 inches tall
- weighs 3+ pounds!
- UL approved electrical components
- in-line switch on 7 foot cord.
- Candelabra(C7) bulb
Questions? Email us for more info: askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com
colonial style nite-lite
Made from up-cycled, lightly satined, solid brass with a heavily weighted base. Although delicate looking, this lamp is quite sturdy and carefully fitted together. One of the smallest ones made.
- 8 inches tall, ≃2 inches wide.
- UL approved electrical componets throughout.
- 7 foot bronze cord.
- Switch at the socket.
Questions? Email us: askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com
Candle style nite-lite
Solid brass construction with graceful curves yet very sturdy. Each component is meticulously fitted together. A perfect green glass Whitall-Tatum telegraph pole insulator is illuminated with a 1/4 watt LED bulb. Glass rests on top.
- 9 inches tall.
- heavily weighted base.
- UL approved electrical components throughout.
- 7 foot cord with in-line switch.
- Candelabra(C7) bulb.
Questions? Email us: askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com