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Eunice Taylor Ltd’s team of handmade lampshade makers rely on the sharpness of their scissors to get the job done.  Kevin Stephen, who has owned Ian’s Mobile Sharpening for the past 15 years, has served us superbly, driving in reliably every six weeks in his mobile workshop to sharpen, straighten, tighten and hone all our scissors, chisels, etc. His methods have stood the test of time and his workshop is truly a sight to behold, as is the man in action. Stepping into his workshop is like going back in time to a past era when craftsmanship was king. Sadly, [...]

The spectacular Kamala Chandelier featured here, in the entrance hall of a spacious private residence in Central North Island, New Zealand, is a stunning example of the custom made designer chandeliers we at Eunice Taylor are able to offer you. This chandelier is hung with a combination of glass and acrylic tubes. The tubes themselves are ridged, which refract the light thus increasing the overall brilliance of the illumination.  The weight of a chandelier of this size requires reinforced ceiling studs so meticulous planning is required before installation. We took the liberty of naming this chandelier Kamala to mark the [...]

During Covid -19 Lockdown levels 3 and 4, when most of us were spending virtually all day indoors at home working or completing jigsaw puzzles, there was time to look around our homes and notice how tired some of our lampshades are.  A restored lampshade on a perfectly suitable lampbase makes all the difference to a room. Our lampshade makers at Eunice Taylor have been faced with shades which have been damaged by earthquakes, knocked over by the cat, faded by sunlight over many years, stained by hotel guests using the shade to dry their clothing or soiled by fly [...]

What a fabulous place to live, here in beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand, especially during this exceptional Covid-19 year. The spectacular chandeliers we have access to are exceptional too, in every way. Made with the finest crystal glass with quality metal branches, trim and suspension, the styles of chandeliers vary from traditional to contemporary lighting designs. Chandeliers always add that extra aspect of luxury, sophistication and grandeur to a space, be it an entrance hall or a foyer, a formal lounge or a stairwell. Crystal is known for its clarity: K9 and Asfour crystal, particularly, are prized for their decorative quality, [...]