Process for Lamp Commissions and Reservations (Updated March 2026):​
To commission a new work or reserve a reproduction of an existing design, I require a 50% deposit of the total cost of the lamp to reserve a time slot in my schedule. For reservations that are several months out, I can arrange a 2 or 3 part payment plan for deposits on an individual basis. If you move forward with a reservation, I will give you a time range when the lamp will be completed. Typically, I schedule out anywhere between 2 and 8 months. I produce in small batches, 3 or 4 lamps at a time, which typically have a build time of 1 month, give or take. I prioritize punctuality, but please be mindful, I am a solo entity and every part of the lamps are designed and made by me alone, by hand, so I am always grateful for a little patience. As things go, sometimes my inquiry response can end up in the recipient's spam folder, so be sure to double check. My response will come from: shawnlucasstudio@gmail.com​​
I accept credit card payments via Zelle, Square, Paypal, and Venmo. If you pay via Square, Paypal or Venmo, I charge their transaction fee on top of the total cost. Zelle, as of right now, does not charge a fee.
I've never had a request to refund a deposit. However, as a way to safe guard my business, deposits are non-refundable after 5 days of being placed.
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Regarding Pricing
The price of individual lamps, as expected, is based on material cost and the amount of labor in order to produce the finished work. For example, a lamp with a complex shape, curves, and 250-350 individual pieces of glass will cost considerably more than one with 135-150 pieces of glass. The building process involves many stages in order to produce the lamps with precision and high-end quality, and most of this work is accomplished with hand tools. In order to maintain that quality, the work must be careful and methodical.
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Regarding Alteration Requests
For reproduction orders, please know I do not alter my existing lamps in ways that undermine the design and aesthetic intentions. I have and will take orders with alterations that are meaningful, one-off adjustments which both myself and the client agree with. I am also open to new design commissions that utilize the theme of an existing design, however please be mindful these are usually totally recreated pieces.
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International Shipping
I can ship a lamp outside the U.S., but you will have to pay all fees and taxes associated with the shipment. I will not be able to give you a quote for international shipping immediately since the cost has the potential to change by the time the lamp is completed.
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Frequently Asked Questions​
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What is your typical lead time to make a lamp?
2-8 months is common, likely it will be somewhere in between this amount of time. If more time is needed, it will be mutually agreed upon when placing the order.
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How do I order a lamp?​
Visit my Inquiry page, there you can fill out the simple form with basic info about your order. I typically respond in 1-3 days.
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What kind of lighting do your lamps use?
All of my lamps use LED lightbulbs and fixtures. They are all AC fixtures. The lighting elements are wired for stability and safety, every wire connection is soldered and double insulated with electrical shrink tubing. As with any lamp, ordinary safety measures should always be taken when handling the wiring.
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How bright are your lamps?
They produce about as much light as most table lamps. Typically they are between 40-60 watt LED equivalent. However the opalescent glass diffuses the light to make them more mellow than a traditional open lampshade. I design my lamps intentionally to have functional light. In the spectrum of functional light vs mood lighting, most of my lamps are more toward functional with some moody vibes.
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How do you make the glass lamp shades?
I use the "Tiffany method" which you can learn more about with a quick internet search. I take great care, and have my own applications of this method to suit the character and forms of my designs.
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Do your more narrow lamp designs tip over easily?
No. However please keep in mind my lamps are functional art pieces, they are not designed to have a full utilitarian presence, yet they are still very sturdy and stable. The precision in how they are produced certainly helps their physical stability. ​​​
How do you make the wooden bases?
The bases all begin as larger boards, which are source these from local suppliers, or unused cutoffs from larger furniture shops. The process always begins with dimensioning the stock with hand planes and then processed/joined with a mix of hand tools and some small machines for expediency. The lamp bases are crafted with all wood joinery.
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Is your studio work your full time job?
Yes!
Do you teach classes?
I do like to teach occasionally. Any opportunities would be posted here on my website or announced via my Instagram.​​​​​