Lamp Doktor

Lamp Doktor Bringing 30 years of lamp repair/restoration and creating custom lamps to Cumberland and Dauphin counties.

Drop off and pick up your lamps, sconces, or chandeliers at Bedford Street Antiques.

Don’t mistake decades of dirt and grime for patina. It’s amazing how much dirt can collect into nooks and crannies over ...
05/08/2026

Don’t mistake decades of dirt and grime for patina. It’s amazing how much dirt can collect into nooks and crannies over decades of use. The key is to use non-abrasive cleaners and a soft brush.

My annual SPRING CLEANING public service announcement:Please DO NOT vacuum your lampshades! It could damage or soil the ...
03/19/2026

My annual SPRING CLEANING public service announcement:
Please DO NOT vacuum your lampshades! It could damage or soil the fabric. Take each shade outside and brush lightly with a clean, soft paintbrush. The dust will be gone and your shades intact.

This converted oiled lamp was in dire need for a makeover. Not only had it become considerably tarnished, but the metal ...
03/16/2026

This converted oiled lamp was in dire need for a makeover. Not only had it become considerably tarnished, but the metal piece between the base and the bottom glass piece split in multiple places. I was able to find a brass piece that, although not a match, was the right dimensions and in keeping with the style of the base. I was able to finish that piece to match. The top metal section was solid brass and the base was a plated cast metal, hence the different finishes.

WARNING - if your lamp starts flickering or acting up, please take out the bulb and look at the socket. (Note the scorch...
03/09/2026

WARNING - if your lamp starts flickering or acting up, please take out the bulb and look at the socket. (Note the scorched socket on the right.) A socket like that is a FIRE HAZARD!! Unplug the lamp and do not use until the socket has been replaced.
Drop it off at for repair. The Lamp Doktor is happy to help!

This chandelier is the perfect example of how challenging replacing old wiring can be. The first challenge was gently pu...
02/15/2026

This chandelier is the perfect example of how challenging replacing old wiring can be. The first challenge was gently pulling out the old brittle wires without breaking them off and getting them stuck in the narrow channels.
My second challenge is illustrated in the image below. The red color shows the path the new wire had to go through the three ‘arms’. Blue is the wire from the center socket. The wires from all four sockets had to then be connected to the center cord (yellow) — all wires then fitting through a 1/2” hole and contained in the 1 1/2” diameter ‘cluster body’ (green) — the smallest one I’ve ever had. Ironic that the Lamp Doktor actually needed medical instruments to get into and around the tight spaces. The feeling when you plug it in and it works as it should is a real sense of accomplishment!

This antique chandelier from Argentina needed to be completely rewired with new sockets, the center pipe had snapped and...
02/07/2026

This antique chandelier from Argentina needed to be completely rewired with new sockets, the center pipe had snapped and was replaced, 360 pencil prisms cleaned and rehung, and the ‘crown’ repaired and the curved brass pieces straightened.
A beautiful piece! ✨

So much to see and the best staff!
01/01/2026

So much to see and the best staff!

My customer’s parents had had this post light for many, many years and it was in dire need of restoration and rewiring. ...
12/22/2025

My customer’s parents had had this post light for many, many years and it was in dire need of restoration and rewiring. All of the connections and lighting parts were rusted together and two of the slag glass panels had broken. I was able to source the slag glass and have it cut to size.
(Thank you Carlisle Glass!)
It’s always gratifying to bring a fixture back to its original condition!

This valuable antique Russian chandelier was quite the challenge! The way the sockets were attached to the decorative ar...
11/21/2025

This valuable antique Russian chandelier was quite the challenge! The way the sockets were attached to the decorative arms with plaster of Paris and the brass arms connected with tiny screws was something I hadn’t encountered before. And closing the two halves of the body (black plates) while keeping the bundle of wire connections in the center was a feat of dexterity! 😉 All brass pieces were cleaned and highlighted and missing baby brass chain links were tracked down and replaced. The center socket will be enclosed with the original glass ‘flame’ globe that my customer has in storage.

11/11/2025

Salute to our Veterans.

Veterans Day is a day to pause and recognize those who stood in service to protect and defend. It is a day to acknowledge the commitment, the training, the separation from family, and the willingness to accept risk so others could live with security.

A special acknowledgment to the women who served in every branch and every role. Your contributions have shaped our history even when they were not always recognized.

We honor you today. 🇺🇸

From washed up on the beach to a restored ship’s running light:My customer found this along the beach, with the interior...
10/10/2025

From washed up on the beach to a restored ship’s running light:
My customer found this along the beach, with the interior parts rusted and corroded from an unknown time in the water.
It was fun bringing this historical piece back to life!

Address

44 N. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA
17013

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+17173778229

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