After a disappointing visit to Tap Lighting in Hillcrest (q.v.), I was directed to this store, and after a phone call to verify that it carried what I was looking for, I checked it out. This is a well-stocked store that has just about any lampshade for your need. Shades in every shape imaginable! Plus, a beautiful array of finials pretty enough to make into jewelry. I was greeted by Kelly, the owner/manager, who grew up in this business, helping her parents. She was kind, and generous with her time, showing me several lampshades for my old lamp, and offering several, good suggestions along the way. This is definitely the place to check out for all your lampshade needs, but it also offers some attractive lamps. read more

Kelly is amazing! She's the owner here and has helped us with numerous projects. She always knows the right shade we're looking for and if she doesn't have in stock, she makes it. She's truly an artisan! read more

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Dropped off (2) beloved old lamps for repair. They said it would take (1) week. And in (1) week we got them back. Repairs were excellent using quality parts. Even fixed some stuff I had not mentioned to them. I definitely recommend the Lampshade Gallery for parts and new lamps. Their prices are very reasonable and they are very nice to work with. read more

I looked for a long time to find a good place to have one lamp repaired and get a new shade for another. I finally found The Lampshade Gallery, and it's terrific! They have attractive lamps for sale if that's what you're looking for, as well as amazing finials (I love great finials). Kelly, who owns the shop, told me she is the third generation family member in this business--and it shows in the quality of her stock. Well worth even a long drive to visit! read more

I can't even begin to say enough wonderful things about Kelly and Lampshade Gallery! They are so experienced and qualified. I had 3 very unique projects that required creativity and they did a magnificent job on all three! I'm so grateful that we have a place to go locally that does such great work and has been around a long time! Thank you! read more

This is the only place to go when you need a lampshade, or a lamp repair, or just some good advice on getting a lamp for your space. Professional, friendly, and the price is reasonable. read more

I love this shop! They have helped me take keepsakes and repurpose into gorgeous lamps. They have beautiful lamp shades for every option as well. This really is my go-to shop for lamp options and fixes... read more

Great experience here. I needed a special lampshade for a very small yet precious lamp. Found just what I needed after shopping endless non- specialty shops. Service was amazing- even finding a missing lamp piece that if gone unchecked, could have caused electrical shock. This establishment is a gem- worth every penny! read more

Great service. Had what we needed in stock and even took our old shades in for donation. Family business. Shop local!!

Great service and super knowledgeable staff here ! They are lamp experts !! I've been here on 3 occasions to have one lamp rebuilt and an antique lampshade repaired ! Great job ! Thanks read more

Thank you to Lilian for helping me out to choose a shade for my old lamp. She was friendly, professional, extremely patient and had great information and advice to help me make my final decision. I am so happy with my purchase. Thanks again Lilian! read more

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Needed a specific size and shape for a unique spot. Gave Kelly dimensions and shape that I wanted. Also color and type of lamp. She hit a home run on this one. Super high quality materials and a quite reasonable price for a custom made item. Great location and showroom. read more

Kelly was able to have lampshades made for my client that matched the original 30 year old lampshades. She did this in a timely manner and was a joy to work with. read more

I absolutely love it here. The staff is warm and inviting. I highly recommend lampshade gallery.

What a great Family run business. Kelly, Buzz & Steven have got my continued business because of their excellent customer service and attention to detail! I wouldn't trust my lamps to anyone else! read more

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Mom and Pop business with high quality made in USA products. They were personable and knowledgeable. I tried to decide between two shades. The got approval on my card and allowed me to take both home to decide. I ended up purchasing both. Pleasure to do business with them! read more

Horrible customer service. Very rude and moody owner. They change the price and policy on a whim. They did not keep our original invoice but she still had our credit card information on file. Keep your original invoice and document every conversation. I will never shop there again. read more

Extremely professional, friendly and experienced. I was there on Fri afternoon and loved how the owners helped me, told funny story's and was from their heart genuine. read more

I took in an old quan yin statute from the 1950s and asked them to make a lamp for me. they picked out the base, shade and finial, which were perfect. when i got the finished lamp, it was amazing, i love it. they did such a great job, i called them to tell them how happy I was. It did take a while, but it was worth every second, and they explained to me the process. i would not hesitate to visit them again! read more

I never leave reviews, but I felt compelled to write this as I was just there for the third time and was treated very rudely, again. I read a review that said they were "moody", and that just about sums it up. Worst costumer service, they make you feel like they're doing you a favor, and on top of everything the job was not even done well. Save your money AND TIME, and go somewhere else. read more

As a professional in interior design it's very important for me to have trade relationships that believe in the same excellent standards of doing business. The lampshade gallery is no exception to this rule. Kelly and her father both take the time needed and offer great service and advice when I meet with them on client projects. Their inventory selection is fantastic, always in impeccable condition and priced well. Truly a delight to work with! read more

They took a broken down beloved old lamp and totally rewired, restored the base, put on a beautiful new shade and finial. Looks brand new but still retains the charm it once had. Thanks to their talented crew! read more

If you're looking for any type of lampshade you can find it here - they have an amazing selection! The options are so vast you can find something to match pretty much any style decor you have. I was actually looking for something very specific to coordinate with my new living room and the owner told me she could custom make it for me using the fabric I loved (I didn't even know you could do that). She was very friendly and upfront on timing and costs. I'm so glad I found this place and will definitely head back when I move on to decorating the next room in my house in a few months. read more

Took antique lamps into shop. The lady at the counter was so rude and cranky. She said she had a pair of these before and hoped she would never see them again. She said they needed to go to a welder because the nut and bolt were metric and impossible to get. She would not give us an estimate but said they charge $50 an hour and the last pair took 20 hours! I took them home and my husband fixed them in 2 hours. The bolt was not metric, they did not need welding. She was a bit shifty to say the least read more

This is a ma and pa shop seemingly without much help from professionals. Our antique hanging ceiling solid brass fixture went into their shop about early July 2016. It needed to be rewired. The shop said "fine," we do that kind of work. Then we did not hear from them, and we called early August. They had not even touched it and displayed an attitude. Then a few more phone calls made by us, and finally they had taken our lamp apart and found they had to send it somewhere else. When I called to see what's what, I got the daughter who was snippy full of attitude and told me again the owner/father "couldn't do it." I tried to discuss with her that her father had told me he would be "sending it out." That same day we found an angry message on our phone by the owner saying he refused to work with us, any longer and to pick up the lamp, period. When we picked it up, it was in a paper bag in pieces (and it still is). This is no way to do business, in my opinion. so watch out! We would have preferred to not give this shop ANY stars. M. Bain read more

The Lampshade Gallery has fixed several lamps for me and I was able to get custom shades that I couldn't find anywhere else. As the previous poster mentioned they are very knowledgeable but I've never had anything but friendly service. The store can get busy and they're closed Mondays but you won't find this selection anywhere else in San Diego. read more

Magicians - selection of new shades made my two antique lamps look more gorgeous than ever while updated in style. Highly recommend the talented clerks who have terrific design and color sense; prices very fair as well. read more

These Father daughter team is very knowledgeable and have a good inventory of shades but the customer service is nothing short of terrible. I've never seen anyone in business for themselves with such a cranky attitude towards the customer. read more

i went in looking for new parts for some antique (1934) floor lamps, and the woman who runs and I believe maybe owns the store was so helpful. She was like an electrician, and gave me all the parts to rewire them. Complete with very detailed instructions! Wonderful store! read more

Another visit to the store left me as pleased as could be! The service was professional; the work needed to repair a very nice lamp was done perfectly. I was informed that it was a bit tricky and they used the services of an expert welder who managed to make an antique function as if it was made yesterday. Kudos to this neighborhood gem! There's a reason the shop is busy; they do a great job... read more

Kelly fixed my antique, copper floor lamp in five minutes and for less than $3. What a pleasant surprise! Lampshade Gallery is right off I-5 in a large shopping center with a grocery store, restaurants, a coffee house, a gas station, and other retailers, so you can knock a few items off that to-do list in one trip. read more