lobita Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I need to buy a standing (pedestal) floor lamp, and I freely confess that I am picky about styles. So I need a selection, as a place with just one or two options is unlikely to fit the bill. 1) Are there any lighting specialty stores between SJC and Chapala? 2) I'll be hitting Costco on Lopez Mateos next week. Is there anything in that area that would have a selection? (I checked Home Depot MX online, and if their store selection is similar, it won't be a good place for floor lamps -- only 4 options, none of which will work with our decor.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2tog Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 There is a lighting store next to Sunrise Cafe in San Antonio on the carratera just before the Oxxo on the way towards Chapala - sorry I can't remember the name, but they have a large selection of floor lamps and may even be willing to bring something from Guad if you can describe what you are looking for. There is another lighting store in Plaza Bugambilas in Ajijic and they also have a good selection of lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Barbara's Bazar is having a lamp sale - 30% off - all month long per their ad in the Guad Reporter. They generally have a more interesting selection than the lamp stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 There is a white one for sale at the Rio Bravo sale today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Placensia stores in Guadalajara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I got two great floor lamps at the lighting shop in Plaza Bugambilias. A little taller than usual, but with nice straight-line shades. Special may still be on: one for 30% off, or buy one get one for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobita Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 When did you buy them, CG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 About three weeks ago. Friend bought two different table lamps, from the same line, before Christmas. When I went in they still had a few of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 The little available around here always seem to be different designs of black wrought iron when I have looked, so I am currently floor lampless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I looked for quite awhile for floor lamps and found nothing I liked locally-very limited selection. Too rustic, too quaint, too modern. I didn't want wrought iron. I recommend going to Guadalajara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 A great place for floor lamps back home was always Home Depot. Here, not at all. But you might try Beg, Barter, Buy and Sell on Facebook. I saw one there just a couple of days ago that wasn't wrought iron. https://www.facebook.com/groups/785666514831385/?ref=br_tf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Draw what you want, or take a photo to your local ironworker. They can make anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobita Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 ... I'm actually not at all opposed to wrought iron stands, although I would prefer something beyond just a simple black rod. However, I assume I would have to come up with my own shade if I had a lamp custom-made, and I have no idea where to go for *that*, which puts me kind of back at square one again. I checked Barbara's Bazar, but I'm afraid that even had I found the perfect lamp (and I was 'meh' about all of them) it would have been way out of my price range. 30% off doesn't help that much when the base price is $4800!! Today I'll try the store in SAT again; they were closed on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 ... I'm actually not at all opposed to wrought iron stands, although I would prefer something beyond just a simple black rod. However, I assume I would have to come up with my own shade if I had a lamp custom-made, and I have no idea where to go for *that*, which puts me kind of back at square one again. I checked Barbara's Bazar, but I'm afraid that even had I found the perfect lamp (and I was 'meh' about all of them) it would have been way out of my price range. 30% off doesn't help that much when the base price is $4800!! Today I'll try the store in SAT again; they were closed on Saturday. Ilumina + Decora will make custom shades for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Not only will they make shades for you, but they will show you a catalog of lighting fixtures and lamps, which they can order. Also, if you put this into your Google search engine (Fabrica de lamparas, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico), you will get all sorts of information and maps on places to search, or to have a lamp made to your specifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobita Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Having finally made it to Illumina + Decora in SAT during open hours, I can confidently say that -- although I have not yet purchased anything -- something on hand there will work for me. Prices are reasonable, selection for floor lamps is small compared to tabletops or hanging, but decent, and better than anywhere else nearby. I could pick a (slightly askew, slightly unstable) locally-made wrought iron base for $360 plus an ecru lampshade of my choice for something under $200, or a factory lamp with brushed nickel finish and more quality construction for $1150. I'm trying to keep things simple and quick; plus this is for a rental house in which we have only one more year, so I doubt I will go and try to get anything custom-designed. However, it is good to know, for future reference, that I+D has a wide variety of basic lampshade sizes available separately from the bases. Thanks to k2tog for the pointer and explicit directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2tog Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 lobita -- you're quite welcome. Funny thing, I'm now needing to replace a failed floor lamp and will be heading to see them myself soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyvmx Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I just saw two listed in the chapala.com classifieds. They are also listed on insidelakeside in the Sale/Rent/Wanted/Free section with picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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