I recently was on a trip in Los Angeles and I was looking for antiques, specifically, a pair of wall sconces. At the hotel front desk I asked where I could find a good antique store they recommended this place. This is the place! When I entered the store I was shocked. There were thousands of antiques wall sconces! I have never seen that many sconces and chandeliers in one place. I asked the owner Fréderic how many sconces they were... Over 3000 sconces and over 1000 antiques lights! I was able to find what I was looking for and Frederic, the owner, was very nice and helpful. He is seemingly a good person and a family man as well. I strongly recommend this store if you are in the area! read more

My experience was disappointing. When selling an antique lighting fixture with fragile blown-glass enclosed bulbs and heavy metal sconces, I clearly explained that antique items of this age are difficult to ship without risk of damage. I provided multiple shipping options at different price points, including options designed to better protect the item in transit. The buyer chose the least expensive shipping option despite being advised of the increased risk associated with shipping fragile antiques. Unfortunately, the item was damaged during transit. Even though shipping antique glass fixtures always carries some inherent risk due to their age and fragility, the buyer requested a full refund and left a negative review. What was most frustrating was that I successfully filed a shipping damage claim using the same process that this business promotes on its own website, and the claim was fully approved. Despite that, I was still met with a demand for a complete refund and a negative review. Based on my experience, communication was often short and dismissive, and I did not feel that the risks of shipping a delicate antique item were fairly acknowledged. Others buying or selling fragile antiques should make sure all shipping expectations, costs, and risk assumptions are clearly documented before completing a transaction. read more

We visited from Washington DC to Los Angeles we were looking for an antique light we were recommended by a friend to visit dispela antiques and what a amazing store I have never seen such collection of antiques lights we bought a beautiful small 1920 's and Fréderic the owner was very friendly and has so much knowledge about antiques he has 30 years of experience I highly recommend this store thank you Fréderic for all your amazing services and knowledges. Alex read more

As a designer of a high and demanding clientele shopping at Dispela Antiques and dealing with Fred Beauvois was and is a very special place where you as a buyer is treated courtly, in a friendly atmosphere around an incredible antiques hard to finds luminaries and furnishings . I recommend strongly Dispela Antiques on La Brea Los Angeles read more

Incredible shop! Words can only begin to describe the selection and the whole feel of the place! Like going back in time to a secret hideaway of beautiful antiques and all! read more

Zero if that is the worst rating I could give any merchant. Fredric is deceitful, dishonest and a rude bully. He misrepresented the manufacturer of a light fixture and also modified the fixture...drilled holes to let out heat from bulbs. Not standard code. He told me that once I put up the fixture you would not be able to see the wholes. After terrible exchange of emails and requests for a return and credit ..I finally contacted my credit card company and was made whole. Do not go to this merchant!!!!! In some of the emails he called me self absorbed, and a narcissist...only because I wanted what was represented to me I only posted a star to get this rating on Yelp read more

I had a stone statue I bought that was from the late 1800's for $700 appraised and it was worthless, a fake designed to look old. When I wrote the owner, my email was never answered. The selection is great here but I would never trust buying from them again. read more

If you're looking for something very unique and special you should stop in. Beautiful chandeliers fill the room from floor to ceiling. Quite tight inside for be careful not to knock anything over. Located right on La Brea. read more

I walked into Dispela a couple days ago looking for a staple piece for my bedroom. Excited that stores in my area are re-opening slowly. I simply asked (assuming the store owner) if he had ottomans and he looked at me paused, and said "it's going to be expensive" not knowing who I am, my budget etc. Giving the current climate of our nation, you would think that people would be more cognizant of how you treat customers of all races and colors. Not judging if they can "afford" your furniture. Very very sad. Felt like the 60's. Shameful read more

Probably the best antiques store in L.A, and maybe even the U.S! The inventory is huge! My wife and I were looking for an antique Chandelier. We got the best possible service we could have imagined from the owner (Frederick). Very helpful, knows his stuff, great inventory and most of all friendly! We will be back for more furniture soon! read more

Try to deal with these guys very rude, very short, pass and go someplace else.

We've been in acquisition mode on lighting. We recently purchased 3 lamps and we've been trying to find a chandelier as well. We went here to get expertise on our recent lamp purchases, and look at their chandeliers (they have a beautiful Stilnovo chandelier near the front door, that we WERE interested in). We wandered through the shop trying to find someone to help us. After five minutes of wandering the aisles, as the only customers in the store, we found someone silently stationed, head down, on a computer at a desk in the back. He seemed friendly enough but when we told him we needed expertise on identifying a lamp we'd just acquired, he got very frazzled. We thought identification help, from an expert was not a big ask...but we never got that far. After a minute or two, we were told we were "wasting his time with a purchase we made elsewhere". He never once got up from his chair, and once it was clear we were burdening him, we left him to his computer. We will be buying our chandelier elsewhere. Perhaps this is a metaphor for where business is now...ignore your in-store customers that "waste your time" and focus on your online business. His selection is great, but the lack of interest in helping a potential customer, and general unfriendly reception, was shocking. And apparently their lack of service has been years in the making: http://www.yellowbot.com/reviews-dispela-antiques-los-angeles-ca.html read more

Large selection of light fixtures. The staff is pleasant and friendly. Expensive for what they are, but if you need a vintage light fixture quickly and they have it, it is a great deal. They do their own rewiring of fixtures at the store, so you will almost always be buying a newly wired and safe light fixture. Most of the stuff here isn't my style and I rarely buy lights. But, it is a convenient and well stocked place for antique lights. They also have some older pieces for wood furniture there. They don't negotiate on prices and I wish they did. No property manager's discount for me. There is one small parking space in the back of the store off the alley. I always use it when I shop there. read more

We bought a beautiful chandelier from Frederick. They have a nice selection and you won't feel pressured. Allen will completely rewire your lamp so the only thing you have to do is put it up. It was a nice experience buying our beautiful 1940's chandelier!! read more

Great place to have my design clients' old light fixtures rewired. Plus the guy who runs the place is friendly and makes the experience of waiting around for the rewiring to get done pleasant. read more

My wife and I had a pleasant experience shopping here last year when we were looking for a unique and out of the ordinary chandelier for our home. Owner, Frederik, was very helpful. They have a great selection of antique lighting fixtures to satisfy just about everyone if you are in the market for that kind of an item. read more

Incredible selection of antique lighting. A bit overwhelming at first as there are lights tucked into every possible bit of wall and ceiling space. So many that we liked, but we settled on the pair of revival style lights we came to see after seeing them online. Federick was very helpful and showed us many other matching pairs he had. We came back for them one week later after he had completely rewired them and made new mica shades for them as well. We will purchase from Dispela again as we slowly add more period lighting fixtures back to our home. read more

Dispela Antiques - Matching pair of 1920's revival style exterior sconces. Very happy with our purchase and the custom made mica shades. - Antiques Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is a treasure trove. The store is chock full of antique lights and a smattering of furniture. Lighting is definitely their specialty. There was so much to look at, I had difficulty making a decision. Frederic was very helpful, and once he knew what style of lights I was looking for directed me to many lights I liked. He also had a good eye for the right sizing for what I needed and steered me away from items that would be too big for my kitchen. He was kind enough to send me a photo of one of the chandeliers I was considering. The prices are a little on the high end, but he has some beautiful period pieces, and many French antiques. read more

Wow, a huge selection of vintage light fixtures and more. The quality and selection is outstanding. Frederic is a pleasure to deal with and will accommodate his customers in every possible way. We have a Spanish home built in 1924 and are currently remodeling our kitchen. Dispela had so many options for sconces it was difficult to choose. Gorgeous items and great service; would highly recommend. read more

Not Recommended - I quote: "Mediocre selection, typical lower middle class taste, considering what they offer it is very overpriced. Owner exceptionally rude, they age the items in the shop, most of the items are fake sold as antique. Will never go there again!!!!!" read more