update 16/06/2026.
our summer holiday break this year will be from Thursday 2nd July until Tuesday 21st July. no one will be at the workshop during these dates.
Workshop open Mondays 10.30 to 2.30. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 3 pm No Friday Saturday or Sunday ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Hello welcome to Berland’s.
We are an Edinburgh based Restoration Service for lamps and chandeliers, rewiring and repairs.
Established 1987.
For a greater understanding of what we do, please read through this page and browse the selection of Restoration Service work example pages. We have a large repeat customer base. Many trade and private customers have been using our service since we opened in 1987, so we must be doing something right. A map of where to find us is on the VISIT PAGE.
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Our restoration works
Our restoration works, are lamp and chandelier Repairs, Rewiring, Cleaning, Polishing, Lacquering.
We carry out Repairs and Rewiring of traditional and vintage Chandeliers, Table lamps, Vase lamps, Standard lamps, Wall lamps, Reading lamps, Desk lamps, Polishing, Lacquering, Patination. Converting USA lamps to UK compliant. Converting vases, large jars, bottles and other items into lamps for private and trade, which is regular work for us.
Note No external lighting, Copper street lamps, Garden lamps or exterior Pub lamps for example. Some types of ultra modern lighting, touch control lighting, Sealed or smart lamps and lamps with integrated controls or with internal transformer may not be suitable for our type of restoration work. If in doubt just ask.
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Lamp and Chandelier Repairs.
Berland’s is a lamps and chandeliers, repairs and restoration service. Originally established in 1987 to buy restore and sell antique lighting, mainly late Victorian and Edwardian with a particular interest in Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. Many customers, trade and private from those early days regularly use our service to this day.
This website provides a few examples of the lighting restoration work we undertake and is not an online store. If there are lighting items you are specifically interested in then contact us as we may have or can source what you are looking for.
Lamp work, internal only.
Replace bulb holders, rewire and fit new plugs, rewire wall lights, chandelier or standard lamp, turn a vase, jar bottle, urn or just about anything else into a lamp then Berland’s can do it, where it is possible and safe to do so and within reason.
Chandelier Repairs and Dressings.
Click the Chandelier picture for larger version.
We need a photo of your chandelier before it can be considered for restoration, especially if it is all glass or all crystal. Not all chandeliers are accepted, especially mass produced modern types.
Restoration of church brass ware.
Repairs, cleaning, polishing of all Candle Sticks, Candelabra, Alter Crosses, Alter sets, Processional Crosses. Ciborium, brass copper or gold plate. Sanctuary lamps and more. Examples on the “Restoration” page.
Gilmore Place Shop.
Berland’s shop no longer operates in Gilmore Place, it closed at end of February 2014. Click the “Visit”button for directions to our lamp and chandelier restoration workshop where we have operated from since 1988.
Workshop.
Open Mon to Fri. 8.30am to 5.pm.
Free easy parking and no traffic wardens, bliss!
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Please Note.
We regularly handle delicate and high value crystal, glass, ceramics, wood and metal items and take every care possible when handling them. However, due to the unknown history, or the handling by others, of any particular piece it is a requirement that any item left with us for cleaning, repair, rewiring is covered by the customers own insurance and left with us entirely at the customers own risk. There are notices on display at the reception area of the workshop which advise same.
Whilst most lamps can be refurbished, provided they are in a reasonable and safe condition to do so all lamps and chandeliers are subject to viewing in the workshop to assess their condition and suitability for restoration. If not suitable or differences are found from descriptions or photographs we will advise as soon as possible. Should we determine that a lamp or chandelier is suitable we will offer our quote for works.
No contract for lamp, or chandelier works can exist until the item/items are determined suitable and a quote issued, by text or email, and accepted.
Emails, texts, photographs, or general discussion regarding any lamp or chandelier for restoration prior to being fully assessed at the workshop as to suitability for restoration do not form nor imply any part of any contract at any time. Workshop decision to reject any item/items for restoration is final.
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We no longer offer a gold or silver plating service.
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