Fantastic experience at A Lamp & Fixture. I was lucky enough to come across a gorgeous vintage…read morelight fixture, and I had NO idea if it even worked. To say the least, one persons trash was certainly my treasure! I brought it straight to A Lamp & Fixture. The store is marvelous, and packed full of beautiful, vintage light fixtures. In fact, the guy I worked with mentioned that's what they're most known for. He was kind enough to take a look at the lamp I brought in and was professional and nice the entire time. He was able to get it all up and running and advised me on what lightbulbs to get for it. He only had to replace a couple of plastic parts, and only charged me $10! I was worried the whole thing would need to be re-wired, but I got really lucky and it just happened to work. Highly recommend if you have any light fixtures or questions about them, you stop by A Lamp & Fixture. I'm confident the experts here would be able to help or advise on anything related to lighting!

Very good communication, pleasant to work with, fair, done quickly. What's not to like?read more

Tiffany Stained Glass recently restored an antique slag lamp and a wonderful old stained glass…read morechurch window of King David for me. At all times, communication was prompt, professional, and courteous. The workmanship on both pieces was exceptional. A custom frame for the large stained glass window which complemented the piece perfectly was also made. The window had to be shipped to Southern California and Tiffany Stained Glass built a superb crate in which to ship it. I highly recommend this company for any of your stained glass needs. I found their pricing to be quite reasonable considering the quality of the work done.

We had 2 stained glass windows made for us by Tiffany Glass. The windows are a beautiful addition…read moreto our living room. The workmanship is good. Our house was build in the 1920's and the windows look like original fixtures. Tiffany was responsive to our questions and ideas. We would recommend them to anyone who is considering stained glass windows in their home.

I contacted Gem Electric to inquire about purchasing a Mogul LB for an electrical panel. I spoke…read morewith Jeff Conrad to assist me. Not only was Jeff extremely helpful, but he took the time to help me find the product I needed. Even though he did not have the product I needed , he assisted me in finding a supplier that did. He called other suppliers , provided me with the exact product and model number I needed . This allowed me to more definitively explain and get the product I needed. Outstanding customer service.

The husband and I went out of our way today to find this place and we went in there today and were…read moreonly there for a minute when looking for a part and bald shorter gentlemen at the counter was super rude when we were trying to show him a picture of the part we were look for he would hardly look at the picture and ask a couple times real fast "what is it for" what is it for. Husband could not even say what it was and guy acted like we were wasting his time, perhaps going 15 mins before closing caused them to not be so nice but when he found out it was for a ceiling fan light he abrupt said "we don't carry that". So much for the waste of gas on that drive over.

Working with T&D was a flawless experience from start to finish. Denise scoped the project with…read moreexceptional attention to detail. My ceilings are 21 feet high so scaffolding was needed to remove a fan and change out several LEDs both on my ceiling and balcony. (Note that other contractors' estimates really botched the plan on this.) Greg and Alex were amazing! They assembled the scaffolding twice with lightening speed, replaced the undercabinet lighting in my kitchen, and changed a switch. They were so fast and efficient that my project came in under budget. Greg is a true expert when it comes to electrical work. Having worked with electrical contractors for decades with some mixed results, I can't recommend T&D Electrical highly enough. Their price was very reasonable.

Very prompt, professional service. Helped replace a light fixture for me as well as an outlet…read more Would recommend!

We experienced several outages in our home due to faulty circuit breakers and Ryan helped us out on…read moreshort notice. He picked up the phone and reassured me that he can come out quickly and address the issue. In fact, he was able to diagnose the root cause over the phone and came prepared to resolve the issues. While fixing the issue, Ryan took the time to help me understand my electrical panel and explained the process of how he was going to fix the issue. After the work was completed, he ensured that there were no ongoing issues and that the work was completed to my satisfaction. At no point did Ryan come off as impatient or made me feel like he was rushing. He completed the fix quickly, but was very thorough in his work (something that comes with experience, practice, and being confident in the work). He was extremely kind and patient as he answered all of my questions. The rate Ryan charged was fair (i.e., no price gouging); especially given the short notice. I am definitely going to be calling on Ryan (no hesitation) for any future work that may require an electrician.

I called Ryan and got a rough quote on installing a new outlet in our old house which has sketchy…read moreelectrical and hidden mysteries behind the walls. Ryan came out promptly the next day when I requested and his work was professional and clean. He explained everything he was doing along the way and left everything just as good as it was when he arrived. His rate was very reasonable and the final job cost was very close to his rough estimate. I'd recommend Ryan for electrical work and would use his services again.

Alcher did a great job restoring an heirloom rocking chair for us. They were communicative and…read moreflexible throughout the process.

I have nothing bad to say! I just don't think the company exists anymore perhaps. I have tried…read morephoning too, and I don't get an answer. They have contacted me now, and I will let you know how it goes. I think I may have had them help me when I lived in Chicago ten years ago, and if that memory is correct they were excellent. I

I cannot get over how much I love my dining room fixture. It brings me so much joy…read more I looked for a light fixture that was rustic and unique for almost two years. I happened to find Hangout lighting when I googled lighting stores in Chicago. I fell in love with the pictures I saw so I quickly emailed H.L. Stef got back to me and I set up an appointment to talk about what I needed for my dining space. I gave her the measurements and she explained the algorithm for finding the right amount of light for your space. That was one of my concerns. I was worried that the amount of light would not be enough. Thanks to Stef the light is perfect and we were able to add a dimmer because it is very bright at night. I went with the amber bulbs and I love the copper touch. So beautiful! I was so lucky to get all of this done a week before the quarantine in March.

I recently renovated my master bathroom and was in need of statement fixtures that also provide…read moregreat lighting. I found Hangout Lighting and they helped with my decision! Turned out so nice and love supporting a small business that custom makes fixtures with a reasonable 2 week lead time.

We worked with Design Inside over the course of a year on projects that continued to expand because…read morewe were so thrilled with the process, working relationship and outcomes. We used Kathryn's design expertise to remodel our kitchen, first-floor full bathroom, and front porch. Working with Design Inside was money well-spent because Kathryn is talented in both technical and creative design. She measured and prepared for every contingency when creating a plan to transform our galley-style kitchen into an expanded and multi-purpose open-concept design that included kitchen, mudroom, and workspace. She was efficient in helping us make design choices to update our bathroom, and concise with material recommendations and measurements needed to replace our front porch. Kathryn and her team were respectful of our time, budget, and input. Every selection for purchase was presented as a choice, and we knew we were always guided to the best price point. Kathryn recommended when to pay for quality materials, and helped us find savings in other parts of the design to off-set the cost. We are most happy with the selections we would not have made without her involvement. We could not have completed our home remodel without Design Inside, and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for guidance on small or large projects!

We used Design Inside for our recent condo renovation, and we were pleased with our designer,…read moreAbigail. We had looked into three or four design firms and went with Design Inside because we got along well with Abigail from the initial consultation. She's friendly and had suggestions from our first meetings. Our remodeling scope was pretty basic (resurface hardwood floors, install new tiling, new lighting, new kitchen countertops/backsplash/hardware, painting, etc.) We weren't planning on taking down any walls or putting up new walls - hence "pretty basic" in our eyes! The initial few weeks involved back and forth with designs and occasional meetings with Abigail so she could get a handle on what we wanted done. Abigail was accommodating with meeting/phone times, and would often meet with us late afternoons or early evening. She created designs we had never thought of doing (enclosing in structural poles, wainscoting, etc). Abigail also was able to easily "read" my husband and I in terms of color schemes and we ended up choosing one of the first few samples of tiling and backsplash that she dropped off with us. Kudos for that! Abigail also provided us bimonthly hours summary / detail so we knew how much we were being charged for her services. She would break down the time she spent working for us by the minute and it was helpful to see where our dollars were being spent. From a "grand overall design", Abigail did a good job, but when we started getting into the details in the later phases, we did run into a few minor issues. I recommend ordering all materials / furniture / art yourself and not going thru Design Inside. With a little work on the intranet, you can find it cheaper, not to mention a lower delivery charge. We had a few material mix-ups with Design Inside - i.e. we received the wrong hardware; not enough tile or grout was ordered. Abigail's measurements for the den were incorrect so she didn't order enough tile / grout - her measurements for the wallpaper were also off, but this time we almost ordered too much. The invoice system used by Design Inside is a little confusing and you should pay very close attention and track your own expenses. It's hard to describe but trying to track all the bills and refunds with the invoices provided was difficult. Overall - I would recommend Design Inside and Abigail for your remodeling needs. I would just offer a bit of advice to double check measurements and order your own materials, but would still recommend the company. Abigail provided different designs and options that demonstrated her design skills as well as her ability to connect with us in terms of what our goal of the remodel was. In our eyes, that was key.

This place is like stepping through time. Or into a cramped bookstore with wooden ladders and dusty…read morebooks only instead of books it's antique lighting. If you want unique pieces you couldn't find anywhere else they are your "guys." We live in a nearly 100 year old condo with some original fixtures and we have loved having Cavalier help us replace some junky 90s things with beautiful antique upgrades. My favorite fixture I lusted over for almost 3 years before buying... an art deco fixture with working fans for our bathroom. It so closely matches the original sconces that were left intact it's like it's always been there. Call ahead for hours.

I had two vintage lamps that had seen better days. The wiring was original (sketchy at best) and…read morethe switches loose. I brought both lamps in to be rewired and resocketed. Not only did they do a speedy job, but they took care to make sure the wiring matched the lamp design. They even lightly cleaned the lamps, refreshing them but not taking away the vintage charm. On top of everything, the owners are gems! The shop itself is like a treasure trove. I need to set aside some time to revisit and actually browse their light fixtures because their inventory has some gorgeous and unique items.

I truly wish I had nicer things to say. Crest has been a Chicago staple and when I finally was…read moreready to upgrade my lighting again I went back to the place that had been tried and true for me years ago. But it seems that era has ended. I came in a hot mess, I have no design skills. I relied on the sales person to help me and I thought she was amazing. She was kind, patient and seemed to really get me and my condo style - benig "vintage" and wanting to modernize was beyond me. She was super helpful and made me feel like she knew exactly what I needed. That was until I left the showroom. I ordered two ceiling fans from her that day, it wasn't cheap. I also ordered one I'd found on my own online. I hired someone reputable to install them for me and I was all set. But then they left and within days the two I purchased from Crest (different manufacturers) were both on the fritz. Hard to believe for sure, but both manufacturers agreed this was a fluke and they both had inherent issues requiring replacement. And then I had to replace them, which meant I had to pay for the labor again. One of the fixtures is in a room I hadn't needed the fan for in the first year. But then I did, and it didn't work. At that same time I noticed the on/off switch wasn't working properly either. I called the manufacturer and they agreed it was a warranty claim and to call Crest to replace the wall switch. Not something I feel comfortable doing on my own. When I talked to Crest, they said they'd order me a part and well... they did but never called to tell me it had come in. I called on my own three weeks later and they said it was there waiting for me. I verified I could wait for the weekend to get it. Of course they are closed on Sundays so It had to be during the short Saturday hours. I raced to get there in the window only to find a lot of confusion. It wasn't waiting for me at all. The woman who said she'd call me was there and surprised I was asking questions. She said she hadn't heard back from the manufacturer to answer my question about paying for labor, and they all just threw their hands up and said they couldn't help me because the manager wasn't there. Let's just say it's the end of an era and I won't be back for business in the future. Good luck with your purchases after you leave the store.

Pardon the pics as they were closing and turned off the lights... but I just wanted to show how…read moremany beautiful options they have and big this place is. We worked with Davis and he was super helpful and attentive. They have lights, fans, and other indoor and external fixtures and decorations. We will definitely come visit again.