The Antique Lamp Co.

The Antique Lamp Co. & Gift Emporium

Hanging fixtures seen in Victorian Homes magazine

VINTAGE LIGHTING
As our name implies, we specialize in the sales and restoration of all kinds of antique lighting fixtures from the 1800's to the 1960's.
Floor Ceiling Table
Art Nouveau  Art Deco
Mission Victorian

These lamps were featured in
Victorian Homes magazine


SUMPTUOUS SETTINGS
All of our vintage lamps are displayed in sumptuous settings brimming with lots of one-of-a-kind treasures and home decorating ideas.
China Glassware Linens
Laces Furniture Jewelry
Soaps Lotions More
Lovely displays, sweet fragrances, and soft music, will make you feel relaxed and joyful!


STOP IN FOR A VISIT!

In the heart of North Buffalo on Hertel Avenue midway between Delaware and Colvin Avenues. Look for the block with green awnings at the corner of Hertel and Traymore. Need help getting here? Visit our Maps page!

John, Sue and Oreo Tobin, the proprietors

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RESTORATIONS

With over a dozen years on Hertel Avenue, John is Buffalo’s only professional lamp restorer with a full inventory of not just lamps, but so much more! Visit our Restorations page for more information.

Polishing Plating Wiring Parts Soldering Electrifying
Cleaning Matching patinas Panel glass replacement


LAMPSHADES   PARTS
Visit our Lampshades page

New Vintage Glass Fabric

Visit our On-line Catalog


RECOGNITION FROM LOCAL   NATIONAL SOURCES

Click Here

Click HERE
to see us on WGRZ's
Morning Daybreak
with
Kevin O'Neill

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to see us in
This Old House
magazine's article
Secret Sources

Our lamps and/or products
have been seen in:

Country Living magazine
Victorian Homes
magazine
This Old House
magazine

New York Times
WGRZ's Morning Daybreak
Kovel's Yellow Pages

New Old House
 by Ed Knapp
Niagara University's Threepenny Opera
Hallmark's presentation Silver Bells
WIVB's Morning Show
The upcoming movie Amelia
Buffalo News Gusto
NY Metropolitan Opera's La Rondine

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See our products and/or
restorations at these
historic sites:

Buffalo International Institute
Edison National Historic Site
South Florida Museum
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Orangewood Gardens
Junior League Showhouse 2009


Hertel Holidays!!


FEEDBACK
Hi Sue & John, Everything's here and we are thrilled. Of course, the shades arrived in advance and we were a little nervous about the sconces showing up. But they did today and we just got them up. They are just gorgeous. We love them. And what a lovely atmosphere they create--just in time for Valentines Day. Thanks guys. I only had next week to spare and that will be hectic enough with detail. It has been a challenge to find that which is unique and nostalgic -- certainly is for me. Again, thank you. I agree - "nice matters."   Joan
Hi. I just received my lamp shade and am very happy with it.  Thank you for the good packaging.  It's great!  Sue
Hello! I just wanted you to know I received the 2 Victorian green shades yesterday and I really love them. I also bought a small shade from you the month before. I am familiar with these shades because I already have several and have owned them for at least five years and they still look great. I love these shades because they are affordable and even though they are beautiful they are still understated. I really appreciated that I could purchase them from you even though you are on the other side of the country. Thanks for your nice service and your thoughtful packaging. Again thanks for being there and it was a pleasure doing business with you. Jacquelyn
Thank you for all your help. Now I know where to go when I need something for my lights!! Thanks again. Bud
Hi. Got the lamp.  My husband and I will enjoy the lamp, and I suspect the kids will after us. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." THANKS. Debbie
Thanks for all your help.  The diffuser you provided is quite lovely!  The notches along top rim to hold diffuser shade in place are a terrific and unexpected plus! Thanks also for your offer to analyze the photo of our lamp to see if it's a Stiffel.  When I get a chance to photograph it, I may take you up on the offer. Thanks again for solving the diffuser problem for us.  It was quite frustrating and a lot of work until we met you!!!
Thank you for a great site.  I learned more from your site in one hour than I have in the last few years of ordering lamp parts.  I never was sure which parts went to what style fan and, if an old service man was not around to help me, I was lost.  Your diagrams were a big help.  No parts catalogues I order from have this kind of information.  I tried all your What is the Difference...?  sections and was amazed at how much I did know, but just did not feel confident in my knowledge. My company does very little lamp repair, mostly sockets and new cords, but I would like to increase this end of the business as long as I know what I am doing.  Once again, thank you for the site.  It is the best! Carol
Hi John & Sue. Before we all move on to the next project, I wanted you to know that the lamp parts you came up with for me exceeded my expectations. Everything worked perfectly, I certainly didn't expect that you would re-wire and install the new switches in the upper section...that must have been a pain and I do appreciate it. Mike
Thank you for the speedy delivery!  The lampshade is beautiful and looks perfect on my grandmother's floor lamp! Debbie

I just wanted to let you know my bell shade and candle covers arrived today.  They look fabulous!  I am so pleased.  Thank you again for your assistance in getting my order corrected and saving me a return hassle.  I have book marked your website for future needs and I will spread the word of your business to my friends.  Have a great day.  Sandee

I just wanted to let you know, your reasonable shipping/handling, and acceptance of Paypal were the reasons that I bought from you!
I just received the shade for my bowl and shower fixture.  It arrived in perfect condition and is absolutely wonderful!! Can't thank you enough!!
The thanks goes to you! As a gift from my siblings, I received an Emeralite #8754 bankers lamp for my birthday. This is the same lamp I salvaged from my grandmother's home in Indiana in the early seventies. After thirty years, it has finally followed me out to my Wyoming home - a place that is in constant renovation, but a place where this 1916 lamp fits in quite well with the rest of this turn of the century dwelling. Unfortunately, a crack in the glass uncured in the shipping process. Not one to visit the antique marketplace, I jumped on to the internet to check my options. What a maze! To make a long story short, your site continuously came up as the solution to my problem. Your advertisement mentioned a possibility of a problem fitting the glass on the lamp. A local jeweler has been recommended if that problem arises. However, I will keep your service in mind. Thanks again. James
Oh my Gosh.... I received my 10" ball today and it is absolutely beautiful.   Well worth the wait.  The colors and design are just beautiful and the fading color of the background is wonderful.  Thank you so much.  If anyone else is worried about a delay, just give them my email address and I will tell them to just calm down and they will be pleasantly surprised at the quality when they received their item.  Thanks again. Marian
Hi Sue! Just wanted you to know that I got the shade.  I really love it.  It fits my lamp perfect and I just don't think I could be happier.  I will order from you again. Thanks ALOT for the beautiful job you did. Kym
Just a quick note to let you know that my shade got to me this day. It is very pretty and looks great on my Aladdin #6....You folks understand service and courtesy and as such, I am proud to do business with you. I am also glad this is my third shade!
The lamp shade we ordered not only arrived for Christmas... but in perfect condition too! Great packing job! Enjoy a terrific holiday season! Thanks. Ron
My order arrived yesterday.  Thank you for your prompt service.  I have filed your brochure for future reference, as I often buy, restore, upgrade or replace parts for my antique lamps.  It's good to know there is someone out there who has replacement parts and lamp service. Marion
I just wanted to say "Thank You" for helping me find the lamp parts I needed!  They arrived late last week, and I finally got around to fixing my lamp yesterday.  Thanks again! Melissa
Good Afternoon, I received the substitute cast brass canopy on Friday, and it was EXACTLY what I was looking for.  So, I'm glad it worked out the way that it did.  It is rugged, beautiful and perfect for the job! Thank you! John
Hello John & Sue:   I received my Victorian lamp shades today.  THEY ARE GORGEOUS!  I just love them.  They are the same shade that I ordered from you a few years ago and they just blend in so well with the other ones.  Thank you so much for the speedy delivery and great packaging.  I am just so excited.  We are slowly redoing our home in Victorian style.  I WILL BE BACK AGAIN !   Thanks again. Bill & Linda
I am so glad my husband found your site I was devastated last night when I knocked down my grandmothers lamp from my dresser and it broke the top globe. Now after seeing your site I  have hope that I  can replace it. I just wanted to say thank you so much and I will be ordering a replacement globe here real soon. Thanks again. Sincerely, Jacci
Hi Folks - Wanted to let you know I received the shade ring and chimney the other day.  I want to thank you both for your expertise in putting our lamp back to together. My family will enjoy it for many years to come.  Hope your Easter was spent with family and friends alike. Take good care of yourselves. Lynn
I received the lily lamp shades today. They look great! I enjoyed shopping in your store. Thank you, Roberta
Just to let you know, I received the diffuser.... It was received undamaged and fit my mogul lamp, perfectly. Thanks for your prompt service. Bob

I received your lamp shade yesterday after much anticipation. I wasn't really sure what to expect as I unwrapped this shade because I have learned not to get too excited about things I buy over the internet until after they arrive.  The shade was well packaged for the ride and when I pulled that lamp shade out of the box I was so excited. Even without taking the wrapping off the shade I stood it on that floor lamp and it fit perfectly! I love it! It's looks like it belongs on that old lamp and the colors are perfect! The fringe even matches the color of the stand! Thank you so much for the quality! I look forward to more business with you!  Glenda

I just wanted to let you know that I received my lamp and that it arrived with no problems. I have to say, I  was quite impressed with your packing job. It probably took you more time to do that than the actual repair. I hope you didn't mind too much. Your website stood out for me long before I thought about my lamp because of my recent interest in old 19th century oil lamps. I know now who I will contact in the future for expert antique lamp advise and repair... James
Thank you so much for the Emeralite pull switch.  I put it together the minute I got home from work.  It was difficult to recall how the wire was threaded through the brass shade bracket but with a little work I got it together perfectly.  It has been 11 years since I had it working and I can't stop looking at it.  Again, thank you so much.  If you ever come to Florida look me up. Sincerely, David
Just received the shade (Fri)...it is WONDERFUL! and the exact shade of paint on the lamp. Thank you sooooo much. You are great to deal with.  If we lived in Buffalo, we would visit your beautiful "Emporium".  Would love to meet you. Anyway, thanks again so much, everything is quite perfect. Mol sends kisses to Oreo. Best regards, Ralph & Esther
Hi John and Sue, the lady lamp looks great! Thank you John for fixing her broken arm...you did an excellent job and I really appreciate it. Thank you Sue for helping me with everything, You both are a great team. Great communication! Thank you, Don.
My shipment arrived yesterday in perfect condition and fit my candle holders perfectly.  In fact, they are much prettier than the ones that came with them.  Thank you so much.  I am very happy with them and very happy I found you! Beverly
The shade arrived today, and it is lovely! We are so happy to have it as this lamp my husband's mother's years ago, then passed down to his oldest sister, now to him. It was a beloved antique that has been in the family for a very long time until the cleaning service broke the top shade. Bill's sister was so sad about it----she would be happy to know that it is now "whole" again. Thank you so much for your efforts and for working with us. We really appreciate all your help. Linda

Thank you, Sue! I was delighted to find your website and to see that you had the part I needed. I recently moved and my movers broke the diffuser of a beautiful old lamp I inherited from my grandmother. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find it because a trip to the lighting district in NYC proved fruitless. Then I found your company. Thank you! All best, Joy

Hello, I just received my diffuser and shade and I couldn't believe how perfect it fit and how beautiful my lamp looks!  I've had this lamp that I bought at an estate sale about years ago and never new it needed a shade.  My diffuser broke a few months ago and I've been  searching the web for weeks, looking for a replacement.  No one else had the knowledge and understanding of this type of lamp and I was so happy to learn that my lamp can look even more gorgeous.  Thank you so much for having such a great web site that explains all the different type of lamps and fixtures.  Also, thank you for your great prices and prompt delivery!  I just can't stop looking at my lamp!  I will definitely refer my friends and family to you. Jen in NYC
Hi, I just want to drop a quick thank you note.  My order arrived today and I could not be more pleased.  Your website does an excellent job of describing the items so that I ordered the correct diffuser and perfect shade for my lamp. It was packed wonderfully and arrived in perfect shape. Thank you for your great service. Diane
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me earlier. As  previously  mentioned, we are interested in including your company in our  annual  Secret Sources article that will appear in our December issue (of This Old House magazine). This feature will include roughly 30 companies whose work and products we feel are exceptional. We think that your company fits the bill! ... Thank you, kindly, for  your assistance.  I look forward to hearing from you and working with you.  Cheers, Meghan

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