Dogfork Lamp Arts

At this point I don’t even know where to start !!! So frustrated getting my lamp back !! It was nothing I had describe. Now pissed off and out a 150 bucks. I’m left
with a lamp I actually hate. Dont go there !!! Try to leave a simple repair and they rebuild it ??? The shade just sit on it? Really ??? Oh yeah the bulb sticks out of the top of the shade !!! What the HELL !!! Did they even check before they installed the shade permanently !!! I’m so pissed these people are stupid !!!

Wish I knew the woman’s name that was so disgustingly rude. I brought a lamp shade in for glass repair they quoted me 1,604 to recreate the shade.. Total rip off. I went to pick up my shade today and a skinny woman with shoulder length hair was so rude I was floored. said we aren’t a glass place well you should have said that from the jump. you rude disgusting woman.

Mike and his team at Dogfork enabled us to furnish a new house with a collection of cool old lighting fixtures collected through Ebay and Craigslist.
Every time we found a new potential gem, we brought it to Dogfork for rewiring, clean-​up where necessary, and generally improving on the bits and pieces that weren’t fit for modern electric codes. They added cover plates, attached hanging chains, spray-​painted parts to match, found old lamp parts to complete a fixture, and even adapted original gas lights.
Their creativity and resourcefulness never stopped, and they have a great collection of old parts from lamps that they’ve disassembled over time, which might just contain that piece that you need to restore your own new favorite lamp.

2 stars mainly because they never would call me back as to when repair was completed and I gave up on hold a few times waiting 10 min+. Went down in person to check on my lamp, waited approx. 20 min as apparently they could not find it. When it finally was found I was told it was $ 100. to change out the switch. I let them know I paid approximately $ 65. for the lamp and would not have authorized the work had I been quoted that amount to fix it (they never called me re: fix est). They did recognize that they never called for $ quote confirmation so I was able to get my lamp back with a $ 60. fee. I must say, rather expensive as I’ve done my homework since on what work they performed. I give them 2 stars for putting a $ 15. replacement switch and another star as the lamp works. Otherwise, the lack of call backs, high prices, etc. have me giving them 2 stars. Look around before you take your lamp there for repair, not sure if Potrero location is high or just this business… do your homework first…

I took two very different types of chandeliers here for repair and clean up, and they both turned out great for a reasonable price. The problem is that the folks at DF didn’t pack them for transit– just unhooked them and handed them to me. And one is made entirely of glass. The guy said «any idea how you’re gonna get that home?» with a laugh. And when I said I thought it would fine he said «you’re a brave woman». I should have paused at that point. But I stupidly didn’t, and it broke in transit. Really a bummer. So I’d warn folks that you are REALLY on your own when it comes to figuring out how to get your piece home safely. Sure wish I’d pressed them to wrap it. I’m not sure how they can just hand someone a glass chandelier and wish them luck. My fault for taking it like that.

I brought in an old vintage alabaster lamp that had belonged to my mother. It was easily 60 years old, dirty, needed new wiring. I was concerned about it because I’d had Cole Hardware rewire it about 10 years ago, and they did a terrible job (broke it, glued it with different color glue, drilled a new hole for the wire — just awful work I refused to pay for). So I was hoping all that damage could be repaired. They not only listened to what I wanted — silver fittings, not brass, clear cord, details about the cleaning job — but delivered it within a week. I got back a beautifully fitted, clean, polished, usable and gorgeous lamp I hardly recognized. I would have no hesitation about recommending Dogfork, using them again, or having them restore the 1880 lighting at our Victorian (the next step!) Thank you for helping my family hold onto a treasure of ours.

I’m going to be the dissenter. These guys botched a lamp repair not once, not twice but three times. It’s a standard bedside lamp. Switch broke so we took it into Dogfork for repair. They replaced it but it didn’t work. Took it back — they replaced the switch but put it on backwards so the switch and the cord at the base were on the same side. Took it back a 3^rd time. They replace the switch again (which was working just fine) but left the cord on the front of the lamp. Sigh, I give up.
I think they outsource their repairs to a local junior high school. Anyone know a good place for a lamp repair? That is besides these hacks?

Dogfork is the most unique and amazing lighting store ever. If you are looking for cool lighting fixtures or want to make a custom fixture this is the place. I have brought many custom made fixtures for complicated wiring and they always do an amazing job.

Bought a broken lamp on sale at DWR, they sent it to Dogfork for me to be repaired. Got a call a day later with a quote a went to pick it up after the weekend. Well the lamp didn’t fit in my car so one if the nice women working in the back agreed to drop it off at my apartment which is nearby.
A few hours later I had my lamp home but it wasn’t quite working still. One call to Dogfork and they sent someone by to look at the socket and track head. They went way above and beyond so I wouldn’t expect this level of service again but I would never take a lamp anywhere else!
Ten stars, really.

Dogfork Lamp repaired an old Tizio lamp for me and did an awesome job. It was very difficult to find any store in the Bay Area that was willing to even look at a Tizio let alone repair one. The folks at Dogfork not only repaired it, but were an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout. I would enthusiastically recommend the store for repairs or for just about anything related to lamps!

Never seen a dog here, and there isn’t any food available for sale, but if you’re looking for the highest quality lighting restoration, Dogfork is the place to go. I’ve got a thing for lamps – from antique to modern, and love the fact that Dogfork can handle anything I’ve brought to them. Not only do they do basic stuff like put a new socket on, but can match finishes on wood or metal like I never imagined. How they have such a flair for both the art and the science of lighting repair, I have no idea – I guess that’s why I’m in the video game industry, and not lamp repair!
A friend of mine bought a house in Sea Cliff last year and had all of the original lighting restored by Dogfork. G O R G E O U S.
I’m not really sure why their lampshade shop, Lamp Shades San Francisco is a different business, but I love that I can do one-​stop-​shopping.
Thanks Dogfork! Woof!

Our antique showroom in the design center uses Dogfork for all our lamp and chandelier repairs and electrifiying.
They can match any finish etc…
Michael has an expert eye and is very knowledgeable.
If you are not sure you can rely on his making the best decisions.
I have used numerous lamp places over 30 years in business and this one is the best!

I inherited these two beautiful old lamps, gold and black, art-​deco and devastating, matching shades. I couldn’t part ways with them even though they didn’t really work, even though the way they turned on and off at random kinda spooked me.
So when I learned that I could take them to a lamp doctor and get them fixed, I was overjoyed, if a little scared at what it would cost me. Enter Dogfork Lamps.
The price was right, and they work beautifully now. And they are clean as whistles. And they have cool new cords my sweety and I can reach from bed without getting out from under the covers – a special customization Mike suggested.
Service is friendly. Employees are knowledgeable. Prices are fair. Repairs are top notch.
I’ll be back. And those rotten folks who wrote mean nasty things about the service at Dogfork’s sister store were probably having bad days. Teresa is a darling.

My name is Gwynnie P., and I am a dumpster diver.
I don’t dive too deep, but I do find some pearls.
Recently I skimmed the surface and found 2 super cool lamps encrusted with grime. The fine Dogfork team of Mike and Teresa gave these lamps a new lease on life, refinished the bases and helped me select beautiful linen fancy ass shades.
Not an inexpensive proposition, but selecting lamps is more difficult than deciding on an art purchase. You know I’m right. My living room looks waaaaaaaay better with these refurbished additions.

I just had Dogfork rewire and remount an old Italian ceramic lamp. The work was top-​notch, very professionally done turned around quickly and best of all, very reasonable. I am on my way to take in more lamps for them to rewire. I am extremely happy with the work and the service.

An excellent resource for lighting/​lamp repair and restoration. mike has deep knowledge about both contemporary and antique lighting, a keen designer’s eye combined with great attitude and service. The plus, plus,…he’s opened a lamp shade store right in front and has the highest quality and best selection of shades in town!

We use DogFork Lamp Arts pretty consistently at our Interior Design firm. Mike is a genius at refurbishing some pretty beat up items or at creating some of the concepts we throw at him. He does not cease to amaze me and all that for always a fair price. Plus he is very sweet on the eyes, so we like it when he stops by our office. Plus he’s got some cool staff at the shop too, Wink to Cooter «the straight shooter» C.
from a not-​straight shooter.