Just Shades

The many, many shades are well-​displayed, clean, neat and organized. The atmosphere made me feel comfortable to browse. I was impressed by the guy who assisted me. He taught me a few things about the construction of a lamp and stayed patient while I kept changing my mind. I just wish, with their prices, they would allow returns instead of exchanges only.

Huge selection and hands-​on, knowledgeable and helpful-​staff. Prices are… not cheap, but I appreciate that most of the stock are made in the USA and of high quality. Stores like Just Shades are vanishing everyday and I’m happy to have my money go to small business that trades in quality merchandise and personal attention.

If you’re looking for a specific lamp shade, this is a great place to go. Just Shades looks like it’s been here a long time, and as advertised, there is a massive amount of lamp shades here. If you need a particular size, color/​pattern, or really anything specific, odds are they will have it here. The one time I went it was because I needed a small shade and I could find none at any home décor stores in the city. In my experience the service was great, as a nice younger girl helped me find the right size/​color in a short amount of time. I got it, it fit perfectly, and I am generally satisfied with the purchase.
Why only 3 stars? Prices are pretty obscene here. I know rents in this area aren’t cheap but damn, $ 30+ for the small shade I got? Sure it was what I needed, but that’s like 2−3x what it should’ve been. As others have noted, the return policy is also pretty lousy. You should be able to return an undamaged, unopened shade no questions asked if you change your mind. There is no logic anyone can come up with to explain why the return would be limited to store credit; to me that makes the place just look cheap, and at these prices it’s laughable.

Great customer service! Dave help me out. Everything you need; large selection of lamp shades.

Customer service is alive and well at Just Shades. After having several lamp shades obliterated in a move, Marc and his staff stepped in and were able to achieve the impossible. Shades were re-​lined and literally re-​made. This store exceeded every expectation and met every deadline. All shades were shipped to SC and extremely well packed. In my experience, very few stores still go to such great lengths to satisfy their customers. Just Shades is a standout!

I’d been looking for a shade for a lamp for a couple weeks and was getting frustrated by a limited selection at the big store. Finally stumbled upon Just Shades. I found the style and size I was looking for and am very happy with my purchase.

Just Shades is the kind of store NYC needs more of: a privately owend specialty store with a terrific selection and a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Marc was super helpful with four custom shades I ordered. He was patient with me and took the time to make sure what I was ordering was exactly right. The prices for what I ordered were extremely fair as well. I can not more highly recommend Just Shades. It’s the smaller, specialty store that makes me appreciate living and shopping in NYC.

I thought shades came in standard sizes but when I brought in old shades to be replaced it turned out to be more complicated, involving harps and bulb types. I returned to the store with the lamps and Iris was very helpful not only in finding the right sizes and fit but also in recommending a place for a replacement base for one lamp.

This is the best resource for shades in New York City (and I have shopped around). There is a wide variety to choose from, and the sales staff are very helpful. The staff knows a «good fit» for a lamp, so be sure to involve them in the decision making. In fact, it is highly recommended that you bring in your lamp for the best direction and advice. Good lamp shades are pricey, so go in knowing that. Only thing I would suggest to them: please stock more shades; special orders take a long time to be delivered.

This little shop is overpriced, has bad service and a crappy return policy. Go down to the Bowery instead.

Incredible selection of lamp shades-​all shapes, sizes and colors. and they’ll custom design too.
I only needed a couple of bits of hardware to rehabilitate an old lamp… obviously the staff had much bigger fish to fry, but were kind and helpful and sold me just what I wanted.
Just sayin’

It’s true. It’s just shades. Which is why I will never have to go here again because I don’t own or lamp nor have room for one. But if that is not your case and you are on the hunt for a shade, wouldn’t you feel great going to a store called «Just Shades» to get it?