Nowell's Lighting

On January 31, Nowell's re-installed a pendant light they had repaired. The operation was smooth, fast and professional in every way. It makes our home so much more attractive!

It wasn't cheap, but they created a custom string of LED lights to hang inside my unusual Noguchi/Akari "light sculpture"--- a tall geometric columnar paper lantern for the living room. It looks great and the work was solid and just what I asked for.

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.

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.

I'm an Electrical Contractor in the Bay Area. I use Nowells's exclusively now. They do great work at a fair price. They are always helpful and kind.

We had matching older table lamps repaired. The price was right and the people were friendly and very helpful. Say hello to Esther.

Excellent customer service! Very talented with all lighting fixtures!

This business is a hidden jewel! If you are looking for any type of lighting fixture, shade or glass replacement, this is the spot. Esther and Juan are knowledgeable, creative and incredibly pleasant to work with.

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!

Great family owned business. At first sight, there didn't seem to be too many choices, but we found almost everything we needed. Lots of unique fixtures. It's a great little gem.

Love the service and huge offering of antique lamps, shades and parts. They also have a lovely selection of new lamp shades and designer light bulbs. I have had three lamps rewired there and all have turned out beautiful. Esther Pineda is always there too.

Just went to Nowells ((for first time) in San Rafael. Had to match a 6shade glass piece - trying for days. Waited on by the Pinedas (father son and daughter in law. They were fabulous. All thre pitches in and found a match. Great customer service!

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'd paid about $160 when I bought it new) so I took it home and just stopped using it. Imagine my surprise and delight this week when I tried The Lamp and Shade Shop on 4th Street in San Rafael where I'd first purchased this lamp a decade ago.

The woman who runs that shop (and does the repairs) recognized the style and said she was confident what needed to be done. Two days later I picked it up, delighted to pay the $40 repair fee that was on the low end of her estimate. I love this place! I have no idea why Nowell's told me my lamp couldn't be fixed. I guess they just didn't want to bother with it. That old maxim, "Get a second opinion" also holds true with lamps!

This is the best lighting repair place ever. Juan somehow duplicated a no longer available internal part for my dining room fixture saving me from having to buy a new fixture, pay an electrician to install it and pay a carpenter to repair the old hole unique to this fixture. You may have to wait a little when you go in because they are the only place of this kind in Marin County but well worth the wait.

This is the best lighting repair place ever. Juan somehow duplicated a no longer available internal part for my dining room fixture saving me from having to buy a new fixture, pay an electrician to install it and pay a carpenter to repair the old hole unique to this fixture. You may have to wait a little when you go in because they are the only place of this kind in Marin County but well worth the wait.

If you need a lamp repaired, an antique lamp or parts, this is the place to go.

Had been searching for a particular lampshade and couldn't find what I wanted in any of the local lamp stores. Finally ended up at Nowell's. Services was excellent and they made me the perfect lampshade. Didn't cost that much either. I would recommend Nowell's without hesitation.

Had been searching for a particular lampshade and couldn't find what I wanted in any of the local lamp stores. Finally ended up at Nowell's. Services was excellent and they made me the perfect lampshade. Didn't cost that much either. I would recommend Nowell's without hesitation.

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 tell that it had been broken, as his repair was impeccable. I am BEYOND thrilled that my beloved lamp is now looking perfect, and works well. I cannot recommend Juan highly enough!

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 tell that it had been broken, as his repair was impeccable. I am BEYOND thrilled that my beloved lamp is now looking perfect, and works well.

What a gem. We found a small Italian glass chandelier from the 30s for our kitchen. Just beautiful! Great customer service. So glad they are in San Rafael.

Awesome organization, they fixed my lamp while I waited. They truly know the meaning of customer service, best service in Marin.

The Pineda know their stuff- fixed my vintage lamp same day and not costly. Second time here - both five star visits!

Its a small shop and has had a history long time location in Sausalito. As I said its a small shop eith a small official

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!

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!

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.

I have been looking for exactly the perfect dining room chandelier for over a year. I found a one-of-a-kind mid-century one that I love at Nowell's Lighting. They have pieces that no other business has. Juan was fabulous to work with. The price of the light was reasonable and Juan saw too it that we had sets of extra bulbs to use when we would need them.

He brought the chandelier to my home in Bolinas, adjusted the length little-by-little until I was satisfied with the height, hung it, caulked around the place in the ceiling which the carpenter had cut a little too large, and helped me set up the dining room table and chairs again. I couldn't be more pleased. This business is owned by a family who loves their trade and are excellent craftspeople -- very customer oriented.

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

We have been buying lighting fixtures from Nowell's for decades. We bought several more when they had a big sale that I thought was a "going out of business" sale. Glad to find out I was wrong! I was having a problem with a relatively new wall lamp. My bride contacted Juan and he came over after work and disconnected the lamp, repaired it overnight, and reinstalled it this morning.

It was great to see his vintage pickup truck outside our home. Now that I know that the shop is still open I'm going to have to start dropping in to look for more lighting treasures for our Craftsman home.

This is the place to take your ailing lamp to get it fixed.you can also buy beautiful antique lighting fixtures for the ceiling, table lamps, etc. I have.

Two years ago when we moved into our 125 year old Victorian we realized that we needed help with lighting. Nowell's has been wonderful! Juan, the manager, came immediately and cleaned our elaborate crystal chandelier. After that he helped us find 3 period ceiling lights. He custom made a kitchen fixture that fits right into our 1887 home. Then he adapted old lanterns for outdoor use.

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Juan. He is knowledgeable, artistic, creative, prompt, and fun. We got personal attention, perfect products for a very reasonable price. We give him and his staff the highest of recommendations!!!

My expectations were far surpassed! We are restoring a Victorian house in San Francisco, and needed new light fixtures for all the rooms on the main floor. After considering many options, including vintage, as well as Rejuvenation we decided on Nowell's. The photos in their catalog are black & white, so it was a little difficult to take the leap of faith and order 6 fixtures. However, when we arrived to pick the fixtures up they were even more beautiful that I had imagined.

The workmanship is exceptional, and the etched glass shades are gorgeous. I can't wait to hang these up in our house!

Juan Pineda provided excellent customer service, and the turn around time was 3 weeks for 6 fairly complicated fixtures. I am very satisfied with my experience, and would highly recommend Nowell's as a resource - especially if you are looking for vintage style light fixtures. Again, the quality is really exceptional.

We have been buying lighting fixtures from Nowell's for decades. We bought several more when they had a big sale that I thought was a "going out of business" sale. Glad to find out I was wrong! I was having a problem with a relatively new wall lamp. My bride contacted Juan and he came over after work and disconnected the lamp, repaired it overnight, and reinstalled it this morning.

It was great to see his vintage pickup truck outside our home. Now that I know that the shop is still open I'm going to have to start dropping in to look for more lighting treasures for our Craftsman home.

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...