Handcrafted Tiffany copperfoil art glass, kiln-slumped bent glass, natural mica, and tailored fabric shades engineered for commercial specifiers and global buyers.
Shade Designs & Molds
Custom Diameters
Under One Roof Fabrication
Listed Fitters & Build
For over 50 years, Meyda Lighting has served as an authoritative single-source USA manufacturer of decorative lamp shades and lighting diffusers. Operating from our 180,000 sq. ft. facility in Yorkville, New York, our master artisans craft each shade to exact architectural specifications. Whether you require historical Tiffany reproduction shades, bent art glass for hotel guestrooms, or large-scale mica diffusers for casino lighting, we control every phase of manufacturing—from glass cutting and metal filigree soldering to custom fitter installation and export crating.
Our manufacturing capabilities span multiple artistic disciplines and industrial glassworking techniques, ensuring seamless matching for any interior specification.
Hand-cut art glass wrapped in copperfoil and soldered by experienced craftsmen. Available in famous motifs such as Wisteria, Dragonfly, Roseborder, Magnolia, and custom brand logos.
Thermally curved glass panels and fused glass bowls utilizing high-fire kilns. Features smooth convex shapes, swirled Metro series colorways, and clear frosted architectural diffusers.
Authentic amber and silver mica mineral flakes pressed into heat-resistant panels, paired with steel silhouettes of wildlife, pinecones, or geometric craftsman borders.
Below is a curated sampling of our production patterns engineered for hotel projects, commercial lighting restorations, and international wholesale buyers.
Victorian floral pattern crafted with hand-cut art glass pieces and rich crimson jewels.
20" Dia | Spider Fitter
Contemporary fused art glass bowl with deep oceanic blue tones and organic textured waves.
26" Dia | Fused Glass Bowl
Iconic hanging head dragonfly design with filigree metal wings and iridescent cabochons.
7" Dia | Mini Lamp & Fan Fitter
Hand-cut pine tree metal silhouettes over warm natural amber mica panels with dark roast finish.
8" Square | Natural Amber Mica
Classic opaque white blown glass globe with 4-inch fitter neck for commercial revival projects.
9" Dia | 4" Lip Fitter Neck
Cascading wisteria blossoms in lush cobalt blue and purple tones with an irregular openwork edge.
18" Dia | Copperfoil Construction
Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired geometric Arts & Crafts mission shade with subtle amber glass accents.
16" Square | Mission Style
Modern eggshell textured fabric drum shade engineered for high-durability commercial interiors.
14" Dia | Commercial TextreneWe assist lighting designers, purchasing agents, and hotel specifiers in standardizing lamp shade mountings for international electrical hardware and custom fixture frames.
| Shade Material Category | Standard Sizes (Diameter / Width) | Available Fitter Types | Lamping & Thermal Limit | Best Suited Commercial Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Copperfoil Stained Glass | 4" Mini to 48" Grand Scale | Spider (Harp), Uno (Threaded/Slip), Drop-in Ring | Up to 100W Incandescent / High-Lumen LED | Luxury Hotels, Restaurants, Historic Restoration |
| Kiln-Slumped Bent Art Glass | 6" to 36" Bowls & Panels | Center Hole, Screw-On Collar, Side Clamp | Heat-tempered for high-wattage LED drivers | Casino Lobbies, Executive Offices, Retail Malls |
| Amber & Silver Natural Mica | 5" Square to 40" Oblong | Spider Fitter, Threaded Uno, Clip-On | High thermal rating up to 150°C continuous | Lodge Resorts, Mountain Camps, Rustic Dining |
| Schoolhouse Blown Milk Glass | 6", 9", 12", 16" Globes | 3-1/4", 4", 6" Lip Fitter Neck | Enclosed fixture rated / Standard E26, E27, GU24 | Educational Facilities, Municipal Bldgs, Retro Cafes |
| Tailored Commercial Fabric & Fringe | 6" Accent to 30" Drum Shades | Washer Fitter, Harp Clip, Bulb Clip | Flame-retardant backing / LED recommended | Hospitality Guestrooms, Multi-family Living |
Before releasing production, our engineering department confirms exact fitter height, recess drop, spider wire gauge, and shade slope against your fixture specs.
Individual glass pieces are hand-cut from master sheets, ground smooth, wrapped in 7/32" copper foil, and hand-soldered with heavy tin-lead ratios for rigid structural strength.
Art glass and bent glass shades are packed using multi-layer foam molding, custom reinforced wooden crates, and drop-tested boxes to guarantee zero-breakage international shipping.
Yes. Meyda Lighting engineers and manufactures custom lamp shades from client CAD files, renderings, or physical samples. We customize dimensions (from 4 inches up to 48+ inches), glass color palettes, fitter styles (spider, harp, uno, screw-on, ring), diffusers, and fabric textures under one roof in Yorkville, New York.
Our manufacturing facility produces authentic copperfoil Tiffany stained glass, kiln-slumped bent art glass, Metro glass fusion lenses, natural amber and silver mica, hand-cut rawhide, Idalight acrylic diffusers, schoolhouse blown glass, and fine fringed or pleated fabrics.
Our shades are built to precise engineering tolerances and meet UL/cUL standards for dry, damp, or wet commercial locations. Fitters and mounting hardware are engineered for standard US and metric international lamp holders, socket rings, and pendant suspensions.
We accommodate single custom prototype requests for high-end hospitality designs as well as large-volume production runs for commercial procurement. Standard catalog replacement shades ship within weeks, while specialized custom production schedules are coordinated to align with international shipment timelines.
Whether you need replacement shades for a boutique hotel chain, custom stained glass lamination for a resort lobby, or large-volume OEM production, our engineering specialists will review your CAD drawings and deliver a competitive factory-direct quote.
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