Announcement
While our shop has had many evolutions, we are now going to focus mainly on antique lighting. Lights have been a specialty of ours since our start in the 1980's. Over the years we have handled everything from oil lamps to Tiffany lamps, and everything in between. With years of experience and retirement in the not too far distance, it is time to slow down and work on what we know and love.
Transparency and honesty should be demanded of a seller. When working with lighting, there are many things that can be altered over the past years, and I believe those in the know owe it to their customers to point those things out. When I shop in general, whether online or in the field, I see many things not correct with much of the lighting being offered. A dealer with as many years of experience in the industry as us can spot incorrect ceiling canopies, wrong finials, new shades, as well as complete cobbled up creations.
Yes, parts go missing, things get damaged, and concessions sometimes need to be made as not all correct parts are readily available. Where I stand as that an honest dealer or specialist, should let a customer know when alterations have been made in order to make a light usable once again. Not hard to state a canopy has been replaced, the finial is a reproduction, etc. Customers spending their hard-earned money should know what they are buying. Not all care as long as it looks nice, Others want strict originality. If you think of antique lighting as an investment, you should know originality will be key down the line.
I chase a lot of Art Deco slip shade fixtures. In time you come to realize that each fixture had a specific shade, a specific ceiling canopy, as well as lower finial. Some were used on several models of a manufacture while others where specific to just one. Little things, but important to know when buying. Many canopies or finials can be worth $100 alone and buying a fixture with the wrong one can be a costly mistake if not compensated in the price. It's a pretty common defense for a dealer to say they didn't know when selling lights with incorrect parts. My answer to that has always been, you are dealing with the wrong dealer.
You can rest assured that we will call all items we sell as they are, and you will not be surprised down the line. I was recently at a bed and breakfast where the owner was bragging up his Victorian gas light fixture. He called it a gas fixture, which it never was, it was always electric, and he did not know the shades were both new, and of the wrong style. I am guessing he paid a lot of money for something that was neither correct, nor of the right time period.
There are some tremendous deals to be found when buying antiques, and even more problem pieces being either knowingly or unknowingly misrepresented.
Each fixture we sell is done how I would want it for my home. The degree of restoration and refinishing varies on the individual basis of every light on the workbench. Do we ever have fun and go off the rails, yes, and you can rest assured we will tell you when that happens.
We will sell lighting that has been restored, rebuilt, and tested giving you peace of mind knowing it has been checked out and has been re-wired with UL Listed wire. Sockets will be tested and changed out as needed. Each light is unique and different from the next, and we will always let you know of any changes and upgrades have been made in our shop.
We are a family business with 80+ years' experience in the antiques and collectibles business. This is not a hobby, but a full-time business. Our packing and shipping is fast, safe, and secure with all items being insured to your door.
Featured items
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Original Oil Painting on Canvas Landscape Autumn Fall Trees River Mountains 8" x 9 3/4" #8717
$49.99
Signed Oil Painting on Board Ruffed Grouse Bird Winter Snow Birch Trees 10" x 8" Small # 8793
$39.99
Reviews
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Cindy on Mar 14, 2024
5 out of 5 starsMy experience with this shop was trouble free. The painting I ordered came quickly and arrived in great shape. I love the painting! Thank you!
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Mark on Mar 5, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThe item was packaged well and arrived with no damage. Painting looks just like what was pictured. Happy with getting a great looking painting at such a great price.
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stacey on Mar 3, 2024
5 out of 5 starsMy son loves this - he say he hasn’t seen anyone else with one.
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Oksana on Feb 20, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThank you very much! I am very happy with my order ☺️ it's beautifully done in very gentle pastel colors. It's exactly what I was looking for 🤗 it came safe in good condition. I ll be very happy to see this beauty on my wall every day ! I recommend this store to everyone!
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Oksana on Feb 7, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI am very happy with this art work. It's gorgeous 😍. It matches description. Well packaged and delivered very quickly. Thank you very much .I am extremely happy 😊
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Tori Anne on Feb 6, 2024
5 out of 5 starsJust as described, shipped super fast and was packaged wonderfully!
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Mark on Dec 20, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful painting. Going to look great at our cabin on the river.
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David on Nov 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWhat a charming piece! It is a Christmas gift, and it is guaranteed to please even more than I had already been certain. What a find. Thank you.
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Kelli on Oct 31, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAwesome product and process. Bought the belt buckle for our wedding. Perfect! Thank you so much!
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About FieldandSonLighting
Field and Son Lighting
Shop members
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Peggy Maria
Owner, Customer Service
Peggy keeps track of all aspects of the business and is the backbone of our online presence. She has 40 yrs. of experience in the antique business and knows her way around most anything in our shop from paperwork to restorations, and packing.
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Mr Ed J.
Buyer, Restoration Specialist, Shipper
Mr Ed is always on the hunt for items to offer in our shop. Forty years' experience in the antique business. He is our buyer, seller, fixer, restorer, and knows how to pack and ship fragile items. Hard to put a price on the knowledge he has earned.
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Griffin
Shop Mascot
Griffin has always been our shop mascot as well as our son. Yes, Griffin is more than a mascot, he is a hard-working electrician who also lends a hand when we need help. He grew up within the business and has a keen eye for quality.