What a great experience. Met the owner and they fixed my lamp on the spot since I live almost an hour away. So nice. Great customer service. Great experience! read more

Was told it would be a month, which it was. They repaired an OLD, three light, desk lamp. When it was returned I noticed they had protected the threads on the shade riser with a nut and washer that held the riser in place. Four stars! read more

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I bought a Nelson sphere chandelier at the Design Within Reach Outlet, but the cable was too short to hang over stairs. I'm so glad I found Tipler's Lamp Shop! They were able to make the cable 5' long in a timely manner for under $100. Thank you so much. read more

Excellent job with detailed attention to my little lamps. Needed to shorten cords. The job required internal rework which was handled proactively by the shop with a small very reasonable fee. I'm very please! Iris read more

Tipler's Lamp Shop - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service and excellent knowledgeable staff. Everything for your lighting needs are here.

I brought part of my hanging lamp in for repair. It had two transformers in it and a bunch of wires. I didn't catch the gentleman's name that helped me, but he took one look at it and said, "We don't do that." And in the same breath, "But go to Southwest Electronics on 5th -- ask for Raymond -- he does that sort of thing, has that sort of stuff." He even gave me directions, and then suggested I call bc he didn't know the hours Raymond kept. I called Raymond from the parking lot, and he DID have the part, knew exactly what I was talking about. A shop where they help you no matter what is rare these days. If you need a lamp or a chandelier or a bulb or anything light-related, support these folks. Their selection is great, and their service is stellar. read more

I took an older lamp here to be fixed. They were knowledgeable about my lamp and the best option to fix it. It was ready in less than a week. The staff are helpful and attentive. I look forward to using my refurbished lamp. read more

Tipler's Lamp Shop had the expertise to repair my lamp quickly while I waited. Recommend.

Tipler's is the place to go for lamp repairs. They are wonderful. I've used them for many years for repairs and new lamp shades. I trust them with both metal and porcelain lamps and have always been pleased with the results! read more

There is a very nice selection of lamps and and the people who run the place are nice. I bought a nice chandelier here years ago. I had to bring it back for repair. A year later we still do not have it back. I hope it is done soon. Why 3 star instead of 1? People are nice and selection is unique! If you need a lamp shade they have good ones. Just don't know what to think about my chandelier or the the empty hole in my ceiling.... read more

I walked in with three obscure light bulbs from old lamps I had collected, and walked out with three perfect matches with a grand total under ten bucks. Great customer service and great expertise. Will definitely be back read more

Wow what a hilariously awful experience. Les or wes or whatever that guys name is watches me like a lump struggle to carry in a 50lb lamp and offers no help. He then fecklessly tries to unscrew screws and can't figure a damn thing out and then tells me to write my name and phone number down and he will call me when it's done but they are moving to north Burnet. I asked for a receipt for proof I left my lamp because he is so low functioning and also, TIPLERS, that is how the world works. He says we haven't given receipts in 35 years which is false I have been doing business with the late Mr. Tipler for decades prior to his passing. They did used to give receipts. But he continues to repeat proudly that proof of a left item is simply not something they offer. He said to pick up the lamp next week which I can't do because I'm having neurosurgery tomorrow. I said so I will pick it up on north burnet end of month and he said no I won't be there. I said I'm taking the lamp what an awful pain you have been. On the way out I passed another customer and said good luck with that jerk and then he launched into his own story of mistreatment from this gem of a guy Les/Wes. Les/Wes told him he was lucky if he hadn't thrown his mother's lamp away. Seems like I was right not to leave anything in their care. Too bad a local business is so profoundly broken. One star only because it's required read more

This shop is a gem! You walk in the front door and see gorgeous antique lamps of all kinds and then look up and see chandeliers, antique beauties from the past. This is where you want to come to get a genuine floor lamp, wall lamp ,table lamp, or chandelier that is not made in China. If You want an architecturally correct light fixture for your vintage home please come here, the gentlemen who run this shop know their light fixtures and will set you on your path. And did I mention they can fix them all!! Bravo read more

Friendly and helpful service. Did not attempt to oversell me; I left with a $5 part and a recommendation. I'll be back!

Friendly service lamps working great! Also usual and varied selection of lamps, shades and bulbs.

Tipler's has everything lamps. I have been to this store a few times during my two years in Austin and have found them to be knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. My most recent trip on a Saturday morning was to find new shades for my oriental vase lamps. Neal was patient and had such a good sense of design, size and shape. I am thrilled with the results and it makes the room so much better. I don't have a lot of need for this type of store but when you need lamp purchase, repair or renovation, Neal at Tipler's is your guy! read more

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KEPT MY LAMP FOR A YEAR. NEVER FIXED IT!!! I took my favorite standing lamp to Tipler's to get the base and shade fixed. They moved locations and LOST MY LAMP! When it was finally found, there was no base, no shade and after A YEAR I demanded it back. I got back a rod. Yes, a rod. It looks like I can celebrate Festivus. WILL NEVER PATRONIZE THIS BUSINESS EVER AGAIN!!! read more

Great shop- lots of cool lights of all kinds. They rewired four lamps for me - dropped off and picked up two days later. It cost a little more than I expected, but worth it for the skill and turnaround time. read more

This little gem, Tipler's, was the answer to our broken custom lamp. We had tried six places in North Texas before we discovered the kindest and most knowledgeable shop keep at Tipler's. Wonderful service and very quick with the fix that others said wasn't possible! Support this fabulous shop! You will be so happy that you did! read more

I brought my living room lamps in to be repaired and am exceptionally pleased with the service and quality of work that the owner performed on my lamps. They are rather old, purchased in 2009, and I was not sure they even could be repaired. They needed new 3-way switches, and an electrical cord. Much to my surprise the owner fixed them both while I waited, it only took about 15 minutes. Expedited, and super friendly service AND quality work. THANK YOU so so very much. The lamps are working like brand new and I could not be happier!! read more

Very friendly, and quick service. They fixed my minor table lamp issue in just a few minutes while I waited. I'll be back anytime I need lighting work. read more

Well, after being in Austin for lo these many years, I have the good fortune to have built up a stable of workrooms that can provide just about any service that my business requires. My wife recently commented that almost every lamp in our home was either restored by Tipler's, designed by Tipler's or purchased at Tipler's. Neil Tipler at Tipler's Lamp Shop has always come through for me, without fail. Over the years, Tiplers has literally turned my boxes of rusting horribleness into beautiful, glowing light sources. From an 1850s Wedgwood vase with a broken rim that they expertly ground down and created into a stunningly beautiful lamp, to taking a hand-carved artist creation and handcrafting the needed wooden accents to turn it into a show-stopping piece of lighting, Tipler's can do anything. Now, listen closely my friends, the old adage of "You get what you pay for" is the thing to remember when using Tipler's. If you want the VERY best job by the VERY best craftsmen, you will pay for it. To put it plainly, Tipler's ain't cheap. But then the finished product is always a demonstration of exactly why they are not. The service you receive and the quality of the job they do has always more than justified their pricing for me. They have completed several dozen jobs for me personally as well as jobs for my clients. If you just want to jam a replacement cord from Lowe's up your grandma's old lamp and call it a day, then Tipler's is probably not for you. But if you want a lamp that will make those who see it exclaim 'Holy crap that's the coolest lamp I have ever seen!" you need to use Tipler's. As always, I must state I only give five stars where I completely endorse the product or services the business provides. Tipler's gets my highest recommendation. read more

If you're in the market for a lamp and you've got the cash, Tipler's on 5th Street would be superb for a shopping spree. Whatever your little lamp-yearning heart desires, Tipler's most likely has it. Their stock is composed of a little of everything and the store's chock full of lamps-on-parade. Chandeliers hang from the cluttered ceiling. Antique lamps share table space with Custom Builts. Wall sconces and fixtures decorate one wall. Each and every piece has a price tag (a hefty one..) so there's no guessing. There's a wide variety of style, shape and size. Hundreds of lamp shades. In addition to retail, they customize, repair, refurbish, and re-sell. The store has a private lot, so no worries about parking on the one-way 5th St. Explore Tipler's. Welcome to the lamp-jungle. read more

I recently needed to have a very nice chandelier rewired and the chain lengthened. Tipler's did a truly excellent job and was extremely responsive to my need for a quick repair due to my travel schedule. I highly recommend them. While visiting their shop, I noticed an impressive selection of lamps, shades, etc. read more

Both of the lamps in our master bedroom had broken knobs (the plastic sheared off and you couldn't turn them!) Needless to say, it was annoying to have to read by flashlight before going to bed. I took both of the lamps to Tipler's and they replaced the knobs as I waited (took about 5 minutes). Best part? They did it for free :) read more

my wife brought a lamp in for repair. She explained that I had installed a new switch and I could tell power was reaching the socket, but the lamp wouldn't work. I could see how I might get a switch wrong, who knows. Of course the folks at Tipler talked down to her and made her feel terrible, but she left the lamp anyway. She picked it up and was told the switch was installed wrong. Strange, but ok. Of course the lamp didn't work when we got it home. We bought the exact bulb the manufacturer recommended. exactly. I tested the lamp and power was still getting to the bulb socket, but it wouldn't come on. I brought it back this time to avoid interacting with Tipler employees. I spoke with a nice woman, explained what was going on and she agreed to talk to the tech. Probably worth mentioning that the lamp is a large floor lamp that weighs a good 40-50 pounds. My wife picked it up and the same thing happened - treated rudely, told we were using the wrong bulb, talked down to - that seems to be Tipler policy. At least the lamp was working? no - of course not. the solution? jiggle the bulb. Tipler is a lamp shop that can't fix lamps. You decide.... read more

On Jan 4,2022, I agreed to let Tipler's fix my desk lamp. They told me that the repairs would take three weeks. Fast forward to the beginning of March... I hadn't heard anything from the shop, so I phone to inquire how repairs were going. I was told that the lamp hasn't yet been looked at yet, and it would be another three weeks before anyone could. They phoned two weeks later & said "It's fixed & ready to be picked up". Upon arriving at the store, I'm informed that not only has anyone worked on the lamp, but no one works on the type of lamp I have!!! WHAT???? Is this actually happening? Incredible lack of honesty, professionalism & customer service! I'm urging everyone who considers using this business to do yourself a huge favor- look elsewhere! Their staff is completely inept & suffers from complete business dysfunction! read more

I was given an antique lamp but the chimney was broken. I brought it into Tipler's and Mr. Tipler helped me locate the correct chimney I needed. He made sure it fit correctly and then explained to me what wattage and style of lightbulbs to use. The lamps in this store are gorgeous! read more

I had a pretty bad experience elsewhere, so I was skeptical that anyone could repair my lamp. The other place over promised and under-delivered. Not Tipler's--quite the opposite. They told me they could repair the lamp, a great MCM retractable flying-saucer fixture. They said it would take a week or so. Imagine my excitement when they called 48 hours later!! And they restored her to her beautiful glory, beyond my expectation. And the cost was about 1/4 the other place. I'll be back!! read more

Tipler's Lamp Shop - My MCM retractable fixture restored to her glory! - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Austin, Texas

Thank God there is still a Tipler's Lamp Shop. I loved working with Neil Tipler who is recently deceased. Les who worked with him for 20 years is running the shop now. I came in with 2 lamps I could not fix that were squirelly or not working for me and he fixed them both while I was waiting in the shop and replaced the light socket in one that he thought had a burn in it. I had a cheap walmart shade for one lamp but he showed me another shade which was a lot more expensive but I took home and it was so much nicer. The shade was white and light and nice looking. I replaced another lamp with an intact shade that was darker at home for this new lamp and shade and I couldn't be happier. I put the lamp with the darker shade somewhere else. If you can afford it get the better shade. Just do it. The room will be filled with more light. You will enjoy it so much more over the months and years than a cheaper shade. Because of chemotherapy I can't change overhead lights and am dependent on lights that I can reach easily to replace burnt out bulbs. This just fills my world with much more light. read more

I visited Tipler's looking for a lamp shade and lamp parts. I found them to be outrageously over-priced. A replacement lamp cord $16, a replacement lamp socket $17. Both available at HD for about a third the cost. Exact same items. I understand the challenges of small, indy businesses competing with corp chains, but these prices were rip-off. As further proof of Tipler's insane prices, I point out a lamp made out of an old Ball jar, just a cheap light socket stuck on an old Ball jar. Price? $ 125.00 read more

None of the staff was wearing a mask when I took the lamp in or picked it up. Massive amounts of inventory sitting around in a close dark area. It felt very unsafe. I asked the sales person why they weren't wearing masks and she said something like we don't have to and then said she would put one on if it mattered. I was so rattled by the unhealthy atmosphere that I failed to notice that the lamp pole installed was a full 6" taller than the original. But nothing would compel me to enter that store again. read more

Thought this was going to be a great resource for help and getting parts for a pendant lamp I'm trying to construct. Well if you don't know everything about lamps or you have an original idea, don't expect to have a meaningful conversation or get good help. I've been there three times now and I've been treated like an idiot each time. Shame on me I guess for continued returns. It's a lamp shop, you're not curing disease. Customer service and an open mind wouldn't kill you. read more

Just got back from Tipler's. Sarah M is absolutely right about the setting. I am just excited to find someone to repair a very expensive and very delicate chandelier that we had taken down recently. We plan to repair the light kit and extend it by about 3 feet. Neil was very helpful, saw no problem with doing the job, and informed me that he "hasn't failed one lamp yet." I can't wait to get this chandelier back up, which will be in about three weeks. I will re-review when the bill comes in and see if I still like Tipler's. read more

I took four old lamps here to be repaired and they did an excellent, old-world job on three of them. The fourth, my most cherished, they said they could not find similar glass for the replacement shade, and so could not restore it to same condition. He really, really seemed to know his business. It's just hard to believe that in all the world, with all the globalization and shipping options, not to mention custom glass work, there wasn't some recommendation or option or referral he could think of for me, and that made me sad. I love this lamp enough to pay for custom glass work, if I knew where to go or whom to ask. I will probably take it to LA on my next visit there and see if I can find a solution. I was still very satisfied with my visit to Tipler's for basic lamp repair; they are clearly upstanding and skilled. Probably even with complex repair; just not hard-to-find glass, in my case, at least. Incidentally, they don't seem to restore. Just repair. I have an old doctor's room standing lamp they did a great job repairing, but I mentioned cleaning and restoration, and I did not see evidence of such being done. Nonetheless, I was satisfied with the price. And he is is a very handsome sort of man; I loved his attractive, foreign air of deep and mysterious lamp knowledge, paired with an accented soft-spoken, gentle moving manner. That made the visit almost an adventure. read more

The best! I have brought in old lamps needing shades, Neil and his team always have the perfect one! Neil knows history of lamps, and can help with anything. They have a great selection of lamps, shades, parts. They do repairs. Would not go anywhere else. read more

I have a standing lamp that I bought at Target about 10 years ago, but during a move, the turn switch was bent. It's not a fancy lamp, but I really like it and didn't want to have to look for a new one. I brought it to Tipler's hoping they could save it. Not only were they able to quickly repair the switch while I waited, but the fee was very reasonable--much cheaper than a new lamp. Extremely happy with the service! read more

Looking for a unique lamp, need a repair. Found the place! Needed a lamp repaired from being in-wired during a move. In about 15 minutes the friendly lamptician at Tiplers had my clients lamp rewired for $11 read more

I found out about this place by googling lamp repair stores. I highly recommend going here! First, they have their own parking which can be a nightmare anywhere downtown! The man that helped me was so kind and helpful! It was quick and my old lamps I've had for years work again. Very pleased! read more

This is a review for their repair service. In less than 10 minutes a busted lamp was fixed for $20 at Tipler's while I waited. It would have taken less time, but they only have one phone line so I had to wait while someone finished up a call. When I walked in, there were two other customers yet I had service in seconds. I'd love to afford some of the antique lamps they had in the showroom, but for now, I'll settle for excellent service. read more