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The Workshop

Every shade — whether it's a single replacement or part of a hundred-piece hotel order — goes through the same four stages on the same workshop floor.

Craftsman hand-finishing the top seam of a cylindrical fabric lampshade

Made, not assembled

Frames are bent and welded to size, fabric is cut on the workshop table, and the seams are finished by hand — the same process whether the fabric is plain linen for a bedroom lamp or a hand-dyed silk for a hotel lobby.

How a shade gets made

01

Consult & Measure

Bring in the base, a photo, or a room that needs light — we measure or match proportions on the spot.

02

Frame & Fabric

A frame is bent to size and the fabric or material is cut to match the shape and the light you want.

03

Hand-Stitch & Finish

Seams, trims and linings are finished by hand on the workshop floor, not machine-pressed off a mould.

04

Fit & Deliver

The finished shade is fitted to its base or delivered and installed on-site for larger orders.

Services

Custom Lampshades

New shades cut and finished to fit a base you already own, in the fabric and shape you choose.

Lamp Restoration

Rewiring, re-covering and repair for lamps and shades that are worn, faded or no longer safe to use.

Bespoke Bases

One-off lamps built around an object with meaning — an antique abacus, a family vase, a favourite cup.

Hospitality Fit-Outs

Matched lighting across multiple rooms or floors, fitted to a hotel or restaurant's own spec and timeline.

Rewiring & Repair

Sockets, switches and wiring brought up to a safe, working standard on older lamps worth keeping.

Trade & Bulk Orders

Consistent fittings at volume for designers, contractors and procurement teams.

"Send a photo of the base and the room it lives in — that's usually enough for us to start." — The Citizone workshop
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