Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Lamps, Lighting, and Expert Repairs
Northern Lights Lamp Shop has been serving the Southern Tier community for 27 years with unparalleled expertise in lighting solutions. Founded in 1996, our shop specializes in custom lamp creation, restoration, and repair, utilizing over four decades of hands-on experience to transform everyday objects into functional art. From antique lamps to modern fixtures, we provide personalized service with meticulous attention to detail. Our extensive inventory includes the largest selection of fabric shades in the region, ensuring perfect fits for every lamp. We pride ourselves on crafting custom lighting from unconventional items like wine bottles, statues, and Harley Davidson gas tanks, limited only by imagination.With a commitment to customer satisfaction, we offer free consultations for repair projects and guarantee enhancements to every piece entrusted to us. Our team of Bill and Leslie Hoyt understands local market needs, serving Endicott, Binghamton, and surrounding areas with integrity and professionalism. We maintain transparency throughout our process, ensuring no hidden fees or surprises. As a locally owned business, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovations to meet evolving lighting demands. Whether you need a simple shade replacement or a complete lamp transformation, our expertise delivers lasting solutions for residential and commercial clients alike.
Services
Lamp Repairs
Custom Lamp Creation
Fabric Shade Fitting
Tiffany-Style Fixtures
Ceiling Fans
Chandeliers
Outdoor Lighting
Accent Lamps
Vanity Fixtures
Track Lighting
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 27 years of specialized lighting experience in the Southern Tier region
- Our team provides free consultations for custom lamp creation and repairs
- We guarantee perfect fabric shade fitting with our extensive inventory selection
- We transform unconventional items into functional lighting fixtures with creativity
- Our owner brings 45 years of expertise to every lamp restoration project
Services
Lamp Repairs
Our comprehensive lamp repair service addresses electrical issues, structural damage, and component replacements while preserving original integrity. With 45+ years of experience, we restore functionality to antique and modern fixtures using industry-standard techniques. Each repair includes safety testing and customization options to meet modern lighting requirements while maintaining historical accuracy.
Custom Lamp Creation
Transform unique objects into personalized lighting fixtures through our custom lamp creation service. We convert items like vintage toasters, fire extinguishers, and architectural remnants into functional art pieces using specialized mounting techniques. Our process maintains structural integrity while ensuring safe, long-lasting illumination tailored to client preferences and space requirements.
Fabric Shade Fitting
Our fabric shade fitting service offers the region's largest selection of styles and sizes for precise customization. We conduct live fitting sessions to evaluate light diffusion and aesthetic compatibility, supporting multiple attachment types including harps, reflectors, and UNO mounts. Professional guidance ensures optimal visual harmony while maintaining functional illumination levels for various lamp types.
Tiffany-Style Fixtures
Specializing in classic Tiffany-style lamps and fixtures, we provide authentic designs featuring stained glass patterns and intricate metalwork. Our collection maintains traditional craftsmanship while incorporating modern energy-efficient options. Each piece undergoes quality inspection to ensure proper structural integrity and electrical safety standards for residential and commercial spaces.
Ceiling Fans
We offer ceiling fan selection, installation, and maintenance services for both decorative and functional ventilation solutions. Our inventory includes multiple styles to complement various interior designs while ensuring proper airflow dynamics. Professional installation services follow electrical code requirements and include operational testing to guarantee safe, efficient performance with lighting attachments.
People
Bill Hoyt
Owner
With over 45 years of lamp repair expertise, Bill Hoyt leads our technical operations while personally overseeing complex restoration projects. His creative vision transforms unconventional objects into unique lighting fixtures, combining traditional techniques with modern innovations. Bill's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has sustained our business for 27 years.
Leslie Hoyt
Owner
Leslie Hoyt co-owns Northern Lights Lamp Shop, managing day-to-day operations and customer relationships. She ensures our showroom maintains the Southern Tier's largest fabric shade selection while maintaining our standards of personalized service. Her leadership complements Bill's technical expertise to deliver comprehensive lighting solutions.
Questions
What types of lamp repairs do you handle?
We repair all lamp types including antique, modern, and specialty fixtures using period-appropriate materials while ensuring electrical safety and functionality.
Can you create custom lighting from unusual objects?
Yes, we specialize in transforming items like wine bottles, vintage tools, and motorcycle parts into functional lighting while preserving their original character.
Do you offer shade replacement services?
We provide professional fabric shade fitting with live demonstrations to ensure perfect size and light diffusion for any lamp type.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the entire Southern Tier region including Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira, and Vestal, with both in-store and local delivery options.
How much does lamp restoration cost?
Costs vary by project complexity. We offer free consultations to evaluate repair needs and provide transparent, no-obligation price estimates.
Are you open on weekends?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-1. The shop is closed Sundays and Mondays for customer appointments.
Reviews (5)
William Schweizer
Aug 31, 2021
Report
Bill, the owner did a great job of repairing and rewiring parts for my parents lamp. Lots of cool and interesting pieces as well.
Eric Funk
Mar 20, 2020
Report
Please give them your business. The owner helped me directly. Very low prices. Great service. I praise them. Nice people.
David Hunt
Feb 07, 2020
Report
If you need parts, lighting of any type and the best service anywhere. Northern lights is the place to go. Wonderful people.
Samantha Kauchis
Mar 01, 2019
Report
Brought my lamp in to be repaired. They had it ready in one day and the price was more than reasonable! Definitely recommend this place.
HomeDetails Pro
Jan 24, 2017
Report
Great owners who take a personal interest in your satisfaction. Have many hard to find parts. They also do lamp repairs.
