Be the leader in the industry of antique lamp reproduction and restoration. Have available one of a kind lighting fixtures, vintage styles you won't find anywhere else. Maintain the trust and integrity of our family to yours and always provide the best craftsmanship possible. Our commitment is to provide the best lighting solutions and services to our customers.
We take pride in what we do and make sure we can exceed your expectations from repairing a fixture to fabricating one. Offer the best quality of product to meet the needs of our customers. Nowell's lighting was established in 1954, it was founded by Mr. Edward Nowells, who was a well liked business man in Sausalito.
We take pride in what we do and make sure we can exceed your expectations from repairing a fixture to fabricating one. Offer the best quality of product to meet the needs of our customers. Nowell's lighting was established in 1954, it was founded by Mr. Edward Nowells, who was a well liked business man in Sausalito.
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Nowell's is pleased to continue offering our fine and pure Nowell's Lamp Oil, the most efficient oil on the market. It has all the brightness and safety of kerosene and paraffin, but burns more thoroughly. It produces almost no soot and throws off practically no unburned raw fuel, the main cause of a kerosene lamp's odor.
Yes, we specialize in custom lighting fabrication for contractors, arquitects and designers projects, as well as custom residential design. You may speak to a customer service representative at (415) 332-4933 if you have questions about a custom project. Can Nowell's Lighting electrify a candle chandelier/candle sconces or turn something into a table lamp or ceiling fixture?.
Reviews (21)
Katy B.
Dec 10, 2021
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Joe F.
Oct 27, 2021
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Very knowledgeable and very good custom work. Right from first entering the shop, Esther greeted us and asked how she could help. I showed her our broken pendulum lo-voltage kitchen lights and asked what they could do, since I was tired of fixing them (very fragile). She suggested they be re-built and made with a rod instead of hanging wire and go from lo-vo to line voltage (110/120). I left them with her and about 2 weeks later they were done. A magnificent job! Took them home, installed them and the rest is history, they look and work great. And they do all work in-house.
Eloise M.
Jul 29, 2021
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This is a great place. Not only do they have incredible light fixtures, but they repair your light fixtures perfectly. I brought in my hall flush ceiling light to Nowell's to have it rewired. My fixture is made of very expensive metals and I love it so. I was so very grateful that Nowell's was able to repair and update the wiring for me. The beautiful vintage light fixtures are a must see. I love this store and recommend it highly.
Phil Xman
Jun 06, 2021
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David E. W.
May 28, 2021
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Christine C.
May 16, 2020
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The switch, on my floor lamp, stopped working and I was left in the dark. Searching for "lamp repair near me" I came across Nowell's and I liked that they had been around a long time (previously in Sausalito). I could not have been happier! An appointment was made, in this Covid19 era, and I went knowing that I'd be protected. Best of all, I was told "come back in 30" and it will be ready"....and spot-on, it was! Thanks Nowell's!
Helen S.
Apr 12, 2020
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I was in need of covers for two lighting fixtures. I needed to find them as soon as possible for a rental. I was referred to Nowell's from North Bay Lighting in San Rafael. I emailed and had phone calls back and forth with Esther, the daughter of the owner, Jose. The store was closed due to the coronavirus. Esther emailed me possible photos. I came in for the appointment following the restrictions under Covid-19. Esther instructed me on how to disconnect the fixture from the wall so we could make sure the cover was the right size for it. Once in the store she had a few options all
Cheray Unman
Dec 07, 2019
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Douglas G.
Nov 22, 2019
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Kay C.
Sep 20, 2019
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Ten months ago I took my brass floor lamp to Nowell's, because the light would flicker and sometimes just go out unpredictably.
Having been a customer twice before, I was confident to go there again. I explained the problem to Esther. She said that Juan would probably fix my lamp within a week or two.
About ten days later I got a call to come get my lamp. Esther told me that it just could not be repaired, because the wiring was shot and it was too hard to pull it all out to replace. Because it's brass, less than ten years old, I did not follow their suggestion to just dump it. (I&apos
Having been a customer twice before, I was confident to go there again. I explained the problem to Esther. She said that Juan would probably fix my lamp within a week or two.
About ten days later I got a call to come get my lamp. Esther told me that it just could not be repaired, because the wiring was shot and it was too hard to pull it all out to replace. Because it's brass, less than ten years old, I did not follow their suggestion to just dump it. (I&apos
Mia Sunderman
Aug 30, 2019
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Kevin Loughman
Jul 16, 2019
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Nigel H.
Jun 26, 2019
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Lydia W.
Feb 21, 2019
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I took an antique pewter lamp of my mother's (that had been my grandmother's) that had broken into Nowell's on the recommendation of my neighbors on Next-door. Juan looked at it, and showed me that it had been soldered before - because it had originally been a candlestick, so wasn't used to the weight of the bulbs and the lampshade - and suggested a way to reinforce it and repair it, while maintaining the integrity of the lamp, and the value of the antique. He told me it would take several weeks to repair, but I got a call the next day that it was done. I couldn't even
J. A.
Jan 12, 2019
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Dennis Phinney
Aug 03, 2018
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Jeanne O.
Jul 18, 2018
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Maria Carmella L.
Jun 28, 2018
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Mark C.
Mar 08, 2018
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Been using these guys for years now and really appreciate all they've done for me! I own a classic wood motoryacht from the mid 1960s, it has a lot of custom light fixtures that can't be replaced so as they succumb to one problem or another Nowell's rebuilds them for me. I have YET to have an issue (and being associated with a boat, there have been a number of bizarre ones!) that they haven't been able to deal with. Most involve rewiring and custom rebuilding, the work has always been thoughtful and meticulous and, again, much appreciated!
Mike D.
Apr 30, 2017
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Juan is the guy you want to talk to if you care about quality and lighting. I bought a half-century-old brass light that needed a new canopy, and Juan refinished a very high quality brass piece to match perfectly. He genuinely loves lighting (he makes some of the pieces they sell) and the store is a treasure trove of vintage lights. My only complaint is that they don't have much (any?) mid-century for sale, as most of their merch seems to be 1940s or prior. But they are happy to work on it, so I was happy.
Laurence F.
Oct 14, 2014
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Juan and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The shop has a nice feel to it and I always enjoy walking thru each room looking at the merchandise...
They did a very good job on fixing my atomic mid-century lamp at a reasonable price. I was so pleased that I brought in the lamp's twin for the same repair...
Laurence
They did a very good job on fixing my atomic mid-century lamp at a reasonable price. I was so pleased that I brought in the lamp's twin for the same repair...
Laurence
