Brighten up any living space with expertly crafted lamps and light fixtures from talented independent makers.
When it comes to cultivating the perfect ambiance for your home, a stylish update is as simple as the flip of a switch. Whether you’re a bookworm looking for a reading lamp for maximum coziness or a seasoned party host selecting a statement light to hang above your dining table, the warm glow of a beautiful light can transform your space in the most inviting way.
Ready to find the light of your life? To help you pick just the right illumination for your space, taste, and budget, we’ve rounded up some of the best lighting shops on Etsy. Read on to explore (and shop!) a range of brilliant and high-quality options to boost your living spaces with a bright pop of style.
The advantages of shopping for lighting online
When you’re on the hunt for a new light, shopping online opens up a radiant world of possibility. Unlike browsing at a single big-box store with limited selection, you can discover a wide variety of designs from lighting makers and vintage curators from around the globe, in an array of styles, materials, sizes, and shapes.
Plus, shopping from independent sellers means you can customize fixtures to your exact specifications. This could include a certain color palette, metal finishes, ceiling drop length, shade diameter, or electrical connection (such as hardwiring versus a plug). You could also consider commissioning something just for your house, apartment, home office, or workspace.
Have a question or a bright idea? You can always convo the seller and communicate directly with the team making your light fixture to get guidance or turn your flash of an idea into a reality.
How to shop for light fixtures online
Shopping for lights online is a breeze once you define your preferences and, in turn, search terms that will turn up the most relevant lamps to match your vision.
Define your lighting preferences
To narrow down your search for just the right light, consider your favorite styles and the tangible ways the fixture will fit into your space, including the measurements of the room, available electrical outlets, and any special wiring requirements. Ask yourself questions like, “What’s my goal for this light? What kind of atmosphere am I hoping to create? Where in my home will it be installed?” Getting clear on the purpose will, ahem, shed light on what type of fixture will work best. Here are a few common varieties:
- Overhead light: Pendant, chandelier, ceiling light, track lighting, flush mount
- Standing lamp: Bedside light, night light, tabletop lamp, desk light, task lamp, swing-arm light, floor lamp
- Wall light: Sconces, swing-arm sconce
- Decorative accent lighting: Neon lights, string lights, rope lights, Edison bulbs
Whether you’re looking for a bold statement piece or something more subtle, think about what styles, colors, and textures you gravitate towards. Maybe something sleek, modern, and minimal with mid-century Scandinavian influences? Or maybe your aesthetic leans more towards the rustic with earth tones and a boho, farmhouse vibe. What materials your light fixture is made of—metal, glass, textiles, ceramics, wood, concrete or otherwise—will also add to the feel of your space. So, dream big, get creative, and let your style shine!
Shop like a pro
Got a handle on what you’re looking for? Whether you’re curating a collection of personal favorites or building an Etsy Gift Registry for a special occasion (such as a wedding, a new home, or the arrival of a baby), follow these smart tips to effectively surface what you’re looking for.
1. Work with search filters. To locate the perfect piece, type terms that describe your preferences into the search bar, like “Art Deco stained glass sconce” or “woodland mushroom bedside lamp.” Then, refine the results with filters including Price, Room, Color, Material, Style, Shop location, and Estimated delivery date. Adjust your filters as you go to broaden or narrow the results and surface different lamps and light fixtures.
2. Read the reviews. On each shop page and listing, take a peek at the reviews to find other customers' feedback and how they rated the lighting fixture. Some reviews may even contain a photo of buyers’ purchases, which can offer a helpful glimpse into what the light looks like installed in different home environments.
3. Look for badges. When you see a color-coded oval in Etsy’s search results—such as Bestseller, Etsy’s Pick, or Star Seller—that’s a signal that the light you’re looking at is a proven fan favorite, a curated staff pick, or a seller with a consistent history of five-star reviews, respectively. But even if a badge isn’t listed on that lamp (yet), that can simply be a sign that you’ve discovered something new-to-Etsy. Good job, you trendsetter, you—you’re lighting the way for others!
4. Stay organized with favorites and collections. You might find more lights than you’re ready to purchase just yet. To keep track of all these brilliant gems, just tap the heart icon on any listing to save it to your Favorites. That way you can easily revisit your Favorites later and get notified when those pieces go on sale or come back in stock. Take it a step further and create a Collection to organize all your favorite fixtures.
For more shopping tips, read our definitive guide to shopping the best of Etsy.
Factors to consider when choosing an online lighting shop
Once you’ve found a shop that seems like a winner, take a pass through to make sure it’s a good match for what you’re specifically looking for. Here’s a quick checklist of factors to consider:
- The shop's ethos: When you shop on Etsy, you support independently owned, small businesses. To learn about the team who made your lamp of choice and their particular approach, peruse the about section. This is also a helpful way to make sure you’re up to speed on the shop's policies, processing times, and frequently asked questions.
- Shipping times and rates: If you’re working under a time crunch or just can barely contain your excitement, be sure to read the full listing description and shipping details to understand the turnaround times and prices. While searching, you can filter for Free shipping and keep an eye out for items with a free shipping badge, which should ship for free to the location you’ve set for your Etsy user account. If you’re based in the US, you can use the Estimated arrival search filter on desktop or mobile to find items that should arrive by a certain date—an especially handy tool if you’re shopping for a gift.
- Return and exchange policy: Each independent seller on Etsy is responsible for setting their own policies on refunds, exchanges, and returns on each of their listings. Some sellers offer different return policies on different items, or decline to accept returns for specific items. Making multiple purchases from the same shop? Be sure to check the policies for each item you’re buying, so you’re crystal clear on what to expect.
How do I find lighting shops near me?
Buying from a local lighting shop is a great way to support your local economy, while reducing shipping times and minimizing your carbon footprint. Some makers might even welcome in-person visitors to a local studio or showroom so you can get a look at their light fixtures up close before buying or arrange for local pick-up. To find a lighting shop in your area, sort your search results using the Shop location filter.
Mid-century modern designs from Muc Design
Shop light fixtures from Muc Design
Muc Design, a German home goods shop curated by Stefan Zimmerle, winner of the 2022 Etsy Design Awards in the vintage category, specializes in sleek, built-to-last vintage light fixtures. Showcasing the best of Space Age and Hollywood Regency design, these classic fixtures are perfect for a home with mid-century flair.
Pipe dreams from Urban Industrial Craft
Shop light fixtures from Urban Industrial Craft
Handcrafted from dark metal pipes with Edison bulbs and adjustable dimmer switches, these tabletop lamps and sconces, made by the California-based interior designer behind Urban Industrial Craft, add rustic-industrial flare to your space. For extra layers of usefulness, choose one that’s bolted to a stained-wood bookend or desk organizer.
Custom, handmade light fixtures from Illuminate Vintage
Shop light fixtures from Illuminate Vintage
Think high-quality, made-to-order statement lighting is reserved for fancy restaurants, boutique design hotels, and grand arts venues? Kyle Bostic, a Texas-based lighting designer, is here to change your mind. Illuminate Vintage’s wall-mounted vanity lighting, classic orb pendants, and asymmetrical Sputnik chandeliers have adorned all of the above and lit up the homes of tens of thousands of Etsy shoppers since 2013.
Artful blown glass from Providence Art Glass
Shop light fixtures from Providence Art Glass
Craftsmanship is the name of the game for Providence Art Glass, a glassblowing studio founded by Rebecca Zhukov and based in Rhode Island. She and a team of glass artisans custom make each cascading chandelier, spherical pendant light, and tabletop lamp all in transporting shades of beachy blue, teal, and plum.
Architectural origami-inspired lamps from Studio Snowpuppe
Shop light fixtures from Studio Snowpuppe
Doubling as tactile, geometric sculptures, these elaborately folded paper lampshades, made by the family-run design studio Studio Snowpuppe, based in The Netherlands, cast a warm, inviting glow and pair well with their collection of origami-esque clocks. “Over the years we’ve designed a number of lampshades that are all made from paper or wood,” says Nellianna van den Baard, who runs the shop with her husband, Kenneth Veenenbos. “We like these materials, as they are renewable and biodegradable—and we also like the smell and the touch of them.”
Seaside vibes from Julia’s Driftwood
Shop light fixtures from Julia's Driftwood
“The beauty of driftwood is that you don’t mould or control it, the wood decides what it’s going to be, you just have to respect and guide it a little,” writes Julia Horberry, the Cornwall, England-based maker behind Julia’s Driftwood. Made from washed-ashore wood, her epic chandeliers and lamps bring the ocean indoors, blending rugged nature and beach finds with a “coastal grandmother” aesthetic.
Sleek wood designs from Monklights
Shop light fixtures from Monklights
Inside a workspace surrounded by forest in Poland, Mirosław Gara and Michał Tlałka, the duo behind Monklights, design and make understated hanging lights, sconces, and standing lamps that celebrate and elevate the natural beauty and nuances of wood, using earth-conscious production processes.
Whimsical ceramic lampshades from Noa Razer Studio
Shop light fixtures from Noa Razer Studio
The Tel Aviv-based artist behind the eponymous Noa Razer Studio stacks wavy shapes in glossy-bright hues and natural terracotta to form delightfully modern ceramic lampshades, akin to sculptural spinning tops. Pair each pendant or sconce with a vintage-inspired bulb for bonus style points.
The coziest lamps from Et aussi
Shop light fixtures from Et aussi
Each playful pendant light that Dutch maker Wendy Viel creates for Et aussi features a round bulb nestled like a hug inside a sweater-like, hand-crocheted cotton cover. As Wendy notes in the listing description, “The LED bulbs do not get hot and give a beautiful warm light." Available in a rainbow of colors, these hanging fixtures make a living room feel extra cozy and an art studio extra creative. Plus, crafty souls can make their own with a DIY kit.
Bright Ankara prints from Gitas Portal
Shop light fixtures from Gitas Portal
London-based designer Mariatu Turay makes bold, color-forward wares “for the woman who is unapologetic about her beauty and expresses her style with confidence,” as she says. Along with clothing, Gitas Portal offers a collection of drum-style lampshades with vibrant West African prints that evoke her upbringing in Sierra Leone and light up a room, in every sense.
Shadow play from Dezaart
Shop light fixtures from Dezaart
Taking inspiration from mid-century interior design, each of Dezaart’s airy pendant and elegant tabletop lamps in this collection of wooden lamps, made in a family workshop in Greece, is a stately study in light and shadow and stylish symmetry.
Celestial ceramics from lightexture
Shop light fixtures from lightexture
“We treat light as a material that can create an atmosphere and open up new ways of experiencing space,” explains Yael Erel and Avner Ben Natan, the New York-based artists behind lightexture. When illuminated, their sculptural, eggshell-white ceramic lights, with options for dot or dash cutouts, cast a dreamy constellation of patterns into the room.
Minimalist flare from Gaff Design
Shop light fixtures from Gaff Design
Elevate even the most utilitarian of spaces—like a bathroom or bustling home kitchen—with clean, minimalist light fixtures (including track lights, vanity lights, wall sconces, and pendants) from Gaff Design, a studio based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Crafted from natural materials with custom options, founder Pavel Moshkivskyi notes that his modern light fixtures “perfectly fit into the interior designs of minimalist, Scandinavian, industrial, loft and similar styles.”
Illuminated mason jars from BootsNGus
Shop light fixtures from BootsNGus
Like catching a firefly on a summer evening or gathering around a campfire, Michigan-based shop BootsNGus’s signature mason jar chandeliers and globe lights give off a warm glow—a perfect pick for decorating a beach house, farmhouse, or any place where you’d like to cultivate a rustic-modern ambience.
Boho basketry from KOTE7Shop
Shop light fixtures from KOTE7Shop
Earth tones? Check! Natural fibers? Check! Get ready to bask in bohemian style with the charming, organic forms of these brilliant baskets from KOTE7Shop. Made by hand from coiled cotton and hemp cords in a little craft studio in Bulgaria, these down-to-earth pendant lamps suit spaces of all sizes, with shades ranging in diameter from 8 to 24 inches.
How we select the best online lighting shops
The shops in this guide to the best places to buy lighting online were evaluated on buyer reviews, customer service, and item ratings, as well as creativity and craftsmanship. You can learn more about each independent seller and read their shop policies and reviews on their shop page.
