craftspeople at architectural antiques
We take great pride in returning every kind of luminaire to its previous glory. Every day we are exploring new channels of restoring lights to their former glory.
Whether you just found the deal of the century in the back barn of an estate sale or inherited an art glass chandelier that needs a little love, we are the place for you.
Our knowledgeable lighting technicians know lighting fixtures better than the back of their hands.
We are certified by Underwriters Laboratory in the safest and most up-to-date lighting standards, all the while giving a nod to the generations of artisans who came before us.
Shop Rates
Light Repair & Restoration $79.00/hour plus parts
Design & Custom Lighting $165.00/hour plus parts
Please connect with us via the contact link at the bottom of the page or give us a call at (612) 332-8344 to discuss the costs for your specific light. Or better yet, bring your fixture into the store and we will give you an estimate on the spot.
The right mix of original & new parts
With our extensive inventory of antique and new light parts, we keep the historical integrity of your light fixture whenever possible while bringing it up to modern electrical standards.
That way even the oldest fixture can be placed with confidence into your remodel, renovation or new construction.
Restoration
At our shop, you’re in charge of the style, the finish, and the dimensions. We have thousands of shade choices to keep your lights specific to your illumination needs- absolutely authentic or completely one-of-a-kind.
Our lighting technicians:
-Customize; whether altering an existing fixture or creating a new design from new and old lighting parts
-Coax metals back to their proper shape
-Create faux finishes
-Match existing patinas to customer design specifications
Rewiring & UL Listing
Our retail store has been around for over 40 years and we have been repairing and restoring lights for just as long. These are not just our store lights, we have been working on customer lights all along.
We offer:
-Certified UL-Listed wiring
-Lighting restoration & refinishing
-Full service vintage lamp & lighting repair
-Only Architectural Antiques can provide all of these services in a single location.