Business Details
32 Years
experience
Bespoke Lampshades in Plymouth | C & R Lampshades Lighting Furniture
Established in 1994, C & R Lampshades Lighting Furniture combines decades of expertise with artisan craftsmanship to create bespoke lampshades tailored to exact client specifications. Our family legacy, rooted in the 1950s, ensures every piece benefits from generational knowledge and technical precision. We offer a comprehensive service from frame creation to final covering, using premium materials like silks, linens, and customer-supplied fabrics. Our team handcrafts each frame for durability, ensuring compatibility with all lamp bases while maintaining aesthetic versatility. With a portfolio spanning royal commissions, film sets, and luxury hospitality projects, we deliver timeless designs that balance creativity with functionality.Our showroom provides hands-on guidance, fabric swatches, and expert advice to help clients achieve their desired ambience without compromising budget. Operating from Plymouth, we serve both trade professionals and private clients seeking unique lighting solutions. Our commitment to quality is reflected in every hand-brazed frame and meticulously finished shade, ensuring longevity and elegance. By blending traditional techniques with modern innovation, we cater to diverse tastes, from classic to contemporary. Our reputation for excellence has been built through 28 years of collaboration with top interior designers and high-profile clientele, establishing us as industry leaders in bespoke lighting.
Services
Bespoke Lampshades
Silk Coverings
Custom Fittings
Fabric Swatches
Frame Creation
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have 28 years of experience in bespoke lampshade design for trade and private clients.
- Our family legacy includes three generations of frame-making expertise since the 1950s.
- We use premium materials including hand-selected silks and durable, plastic-coated frames.
- Our team collaborates directly with clients to ensure perfect customisation down to half-inch dimensions.
- We have supplied lighting solutions for high-profile projects including royal events and luxury hotels.
Services
Bespoke Lampshades
We create made-to-order lampshades tailored to exact dimensions and style preferences. Using premium silk, linen, or client-supplied fabrics, our shades combine aesthetic appeal with structural integrity. Each piece undergoes meticulous hand-finishing to ensure perfect balance and durability.
Frame Creation
Our workshop crafts custom metal frames in any shape or size, hand-brazed for strength and coated for longevity. This foundational element ensures perfect compatibility with various lamp bases while maintaining design flexibility.
Fabric Swatches
We provide physical fabric samples including silks, linens, and cottons to aid colour and texture selection. This service ensures clients achieve their desired ambience before finalising orders, reducing decision-making uncertainty.
Trade Services
We supply bespoke lighting solutions to interior designers, film crews, and hospitality businesses. Our trade clients benefit from bulk ordering options, project-specific consultations, and priority production timelines.
Royal Commissions
Our team executes high-profile lighting projects for dignitaries and celebrities, offering discreet service and unparalleled craftsmanship. Past work includes extravagant Saudi Arabian weddings and luxury hotel installations requiring unique design solutions.
People
Charlotte Ryan-Coombes
Founder
With 30 years of lampshade-making experience, Charlotte established the business in London before relocating to Plymouth. Her creative vision drives our bespoke design process and client collaborations.
Tom Coombes
Co-Founder
Tom oversees production alongside his father Peter, bringing technical expertise from two decades in the trade. His leadership ensures our frames meet exacting durability standards.
Peter Coombes
Frame Maker
A master craftsman since the 1950s, Peter's frame-making skills form the foundation of our products. His generational knowledge guarantees structural integrity in every lampshade we produce.
Questions
Can you make lampshades to custom dimensions?
Yes, we create shades in any size to the nearest half inch, tailored to your specific requirements.
Do you use customer-supplied fabrics?
We can cover shades with materials provided by clients, ensuring perfect coordination with existing decor schemes.
What types of lamp fittings do you accommodate?
Our lampshades work with all standard lamp bases, including bayonet, Edison screw, and European fittings.
How long does production take?
Custom orders typically take 2-3 weeks, with urgent requests accommodated where possible.
Do you offer trade pricing for interior designers?
Yes, we provide competitive trade rates and dedicated support for design professionals and hospitality clients.
Can I visit your Plymouth workshop?
Our showroom is open for consultations by appointment, allowing hands-on fabric selection and design discussions.