I saw the great reviews of Panache Lighting. We have a vintage very tall brass light that stopped working. I found the obscure bulb on Amazon, and ordered it only to find that the bulb change did not fix the problem. I called Panache and spoke to Alex about the problem and the difficulty of getting a 6- 7 foot light in for repair. She suggested that I send photos and her diagnosis was that we might need a new dimmer box - very reasonable on Amazon. She even sent the link and told us how to determine whether that was the problem. She kindly saved us much time and money. We would use her again in a heartbeat. It is not often that you find someone so honest and helpful. read more

My very overpriced herman miller lamp broke and i had no idea where to go and who could help. and then i reached out to Alexandra at panache. it was not easy for her to find the part but she found ONE place in the whole world who had the part and it was going to take months to get it. but she found it and got it for me and charged me only for the part. above and beyond. I would come back here in a heartbeat for any lighting needs! read more

An old classic art deco lamp of mine had finally given out. I brought it to Joan based on some Yelp reviews and I was incredibly impressed. The shop is the real deal. Loads of space and covered in projects. Classic. Jana gave me some friendly advice and promised it back to me by the next day. Next thing I knew my phone was ringing. Not even an hour had passed. She was done. She threw in a extra plug. Just placed the lap in its old spot and my home never felt warmer. Far exceeded my expectations. Thank you! read more

Jana Olson is great. Her workshop Is wonderful. As a lamp lover I was in awe If you have a lamp any age they can fix it. Prices are reasonable and appointments are easy to make. Me lamp repair person closed up shop so I was in a little bit of a quandary about someone to find that beautiful bargain I find to have repaired. Thank you. I even bought a lamp from her. read more

Owner is knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic about her craft. If you need lamp parts or repair please give her your business. We need to support small businesses like this. read more

My table lamp had expensive brass parts, was crafted to look as a tripod for say some telescope, fine looking lamp except it stopped working, too expensive to just throw away. Alex fixed it in less than 2 weeks for a very reasonable amount. read more

I took Jana 2 broken lamps that I had sitting around for a couple of years. She fixed them in a day. WOW! Jana totally knows her business! Thank you! read more

For those of us that repair old things Jana has a great supply of parts. I get my vintage cordage from her and glad to have a local resource. read more

Jana is a delight to work with, and I have an Art Deco fixture that she rewired and refurbished in her old store, Omega Too, that I purchased 20 years ago. It is hanging happily in my dining room. I want to have a companion or complementary chandelier in my living room and she is currently making one for me out of another one she has at her shop. I am amazed at her artistry. read more

I recently acquired an extremely unusual and somewhat rare W.B. Brown chandelier in Ohio. The entire thing is made from oak, and dates back prior to 1910. I had it shipped to me in pieces and have been looking for someone to rewire it, as it had been gutted of it's original wiring. I shopped it around locally, and no one wanted to touch it because of it's complexity and perceived fragility. When I decided to contact some of my friends in the Arts & Crafts community for a referral I was introduced to Jana Olson of Panache Lighting. When I brought the fixture to her at her shop I was delighted to see another W.B. Brown fixture on the table when I walked in. We talked about wiring options, as well as replacing the crappy modern sockets that were currently in it, and more importantly, about crafting a mounting bracket so as to attach it to a modern electrical box. 2 weeks later, I was called and told that it was ready. When I walked into her shop I was blown away. She had it hanging up and electrified so that I could see it in all it's glory. I had never seen it all together and illuminated before, and was so so pleased with what I saw. The way she ran the cables up the wooden links is absolutely gorgeous. When it was time, she lowered it into a big clothing storage box where it was hung from a bar, and then helped me load it into our truck. When other people balked at working on it, Jana said "OH!! HOW COOL!!", and took on this project with passion. Don't be put off by any mention of shop hours. Jana worked with me and allowed me to meet her at her shop on one of her "closed" days, and has offered to stay late to meet with me. I have since brought her another oak fixture (I have a thing for wooden lighting), and once again she did a beautiful job. I love that I now have this incredible resource in my arsenal. I cannot recommend Jana Olson and Panache Lighting enough. read more

Panache Lighting - Once in a bunch of pieces, Jana rewired our pre1910 all oak chandelier. Note the way that she "laced" up the silk wrapped cables - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Jana was able to repair a modern halogen lamp for less than $100, so I'm definitely a fan. My only gripe is her hours of operation. For those that work during the week, and don't live down the street, getting to her shop requires taking time off work. I would recommend a couple of things: 1. Staying open one hour later on Thursdays 2. Opening shop on pre-determined Saturdays either all day or half a day read more

Awesome! Jana is super knowledgeable, friendly, and knows her craft inside and out. Don't miss the opportunity to check out the amazing workshop. Whether you want a lamp made out of weathervanes, cornish hens, or art deco detritus, Jana can do it, and beautifully! read more

I asked around several lighting companies and none would touch the little Tiffany lamp that needed repair of its base. The leaded glass shade had been too heavy for the original soddering. She was at ease taking on the project and did a great and timely job. I give her my highest recommendation for lamp repair. read more

I am fan of Panache Lighting! Jana was able to get started on my project right away. She explained everything in detail, and I'm satisfied with the results. Pricing is more than fair. I have another project which I'll be bringing in soon! read more

I had some wrought iron ceiling lamps that I wanted converted into table lamps. Jana did an excellent job. She is pleasant to work with. I am very happy. read more

Panache Lighting - Ceiling lamps converted into table lamps - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Berkeley, California

Just had a favorite, old lamp repaired. The switch wasn't working very consistently and the inner workings of the lamp had become very loose and wobbly and I hadn't been able to figure out how to tighten it up. Jana was able to do the work immediately, while I waited and did a fabulous job. She replaced the switch and tightened up the connections so the lamp is just like new as far as I'm concerned. Very happy with her work. Price was very reasonable. read more

I have taken several old lamps to Jana for repairs - one needed a new base; others needed rewiring. She has all the hardware needed to fix/rebuild an old lamp. She knows what she's doing, can advise you about options, and get the job done well and on time. She is fair and honest about her pricing and time frames. Also she's an artist and it's fun to look at her wonderful creations in her shop - chandeliers and lamps made up out of recycled stuff. She can make one of those for you too. All in all a pleasure to do business with. read more

For antique and new lamp repairs nobody wants to do RUN to Jana and she will do it.

Over the last seven months, I have beaten a worn path to Panache Lighting, due to buying a condo where I have replaced six ceiling fixtures with Deco originals purchased on e-Bay that needed restoration and/or rewiring. At the same time, I took two more original fixtures from my 1924 house that needed rewiring and restoring. Now I am taking several table lamps for rewiring or new parts. Jana Olson is an artist with an incredible understanding of period lighting. Not only does she offer wonderful suggestions for restoring a fixture, but she can also quickly spot a part that is ersatz and tell you what really should go in its place. One 1920s five-socket chandelier I gave her was beautifully restored to its original finish by stripping off the accumulated paint, sandblasting, and then shellacking the original finish so that it would not tarnish. Friends who come by my condo tell me that all the lighting looks original and compliment Jana's work. In comparison, her prices are very attractive and she does the job with no fuss, delivering on time. However, it is her judgment about how to best restore a specific fixture that I value and admire. She has on hand a treasury of parts from which she draws very creatively. Her workshop is a "plus" on any visit, almost like going to a museum, for her own novel creations, together with those she has repaired for clients, hang from the ceiling or are displayed on several work tables. She is a genuine artist, a practical businesswoman, and a friendly source of advice for any project. I cannot recommend her enough. I encourage you to explore her website, give her a call, and take to Panache whatever project you have postponed. You will be delighted with the results. Linda L., Oakland, CA read more

Not a lot of places left to get your light fixtures fixed in Berkeley or Oakland. I took a lamp to Panache after spending too much time in traffic being frustrated by other repair shops. Turns out the lamp wasn't broken. Jana showed me what was wrong and sent me on my way without charging me. And the place looks really interesting. NOTE: Not open morning unless by appointment. Don't let that stop you. read more

When my wife and I had our home remodeled, we purchased 4 French art deco light fixtures on ebay. Since electrical standards are a little strange in France, the fixtures all had to be rewired to work here. Panache Lighting did an extraordinary job. Recently, she fixed an outdoor fixture for us. I have always been so impressed with her work. read more

I had two vintage florescent desk lamps that were inoperable due to age. The ballasts were original and burned out. The wiring insulation was cracked and broken. One lamp didn't have a base plate to hold in the ballasts. I had taken the lamps to three different lamp shops in the East Bay but to no avail. I starting looking up lamp shops in San Francisco but fortunately I was referred to Jana before I started venturing into the City. Jana went far beyond the call of duty. Besides making both lamps operable, she installed new ballasts, installed new switches, fabricated a base plate for one of the lamps, threaded the posts on the base so that the base plates could be held in place by nuts rather than pressure fasteners, and rewired both lamps. It was evident that Jana knew what she was talking about during our first conversation, especially when I compared our conversation with my experiences with the other lamp shop owners. She kept the repair in budget and was timely in the repair. The caliber of her repair work far exceeded my expectations. I recommend her without qualification. read more