New York Magazine

Lightning

Alan Mizrahi

140 Bowery, nr. Broome St.; 212-941-8482; alanmizrahilighting.com

The lighting on offer here practically commands center stage, including Murano glass chandeliers, showers of crystal beads, and glowing glass orbs. Most projects are custom or commercial. $$$$ (by appointment only) (consulting services)

Aqua Creations Lightning & Furniture

200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste 427; 212-219-9922; areaid.com

This unusual store aims to brighten up serene, natural spaces with conceptual pieces inspired by the ocean. Wall-mounted lamps cling to surfaces like sea anemones; hanging fixtures sway gently when touched as if buffeted by invisible currents. $$$-$$$$ (consulting services) (ecofriendly)

Artemide

46 Greene St., nr. Broome St.; 212-925-1588; artemide.us

Located in the heart of Soho’s design district, this Italian outfit showcases sleek lighting fixtures, from task, table, and floor lamps to sophisticated track and suspension systems. $$$

CL Sterling & Son

979 Third Ave., at 59th St., fourth fl.; 212-355-5355; clsterling.com

CL Sterling makes interior and exterior lighting with an architectural feel. $$$ (consulting services)

City Knickerbocker

665 Eleventh Ave., at 48th St., second fl.; 212-586-3939; cityknickerbocker.com

Open since 1906, this overflowing Hell’s Kitchen shop has Victorian sconces, converted gaslights, chandeliers, and glass lampshades. $$-$$$

Filaments of New York

34 W. 13th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-924-3575; filamentsofnewyork.com

Owner Randy Howard can make a lamp out of almost anything, but his main business is the restoration of vintage pieces from the turn of the twentieth century through the sixties. If there’s nothing you want lampified, choose from the rotating selection of about 250 one-of-a-kind lamps on offer. $$-$$$ (ecofriendly) (made in N.Y.)

Flows

152 Greene St., nr. Houston St.; 212-941-4760; flowusa.com

Lamps and fixtures that are instantly recognizable as high design from the likes of Philippe Starck and Patricia Urquiola. $$$-$$$$

Fontana Arte

45 Greene St., nr. Grand St.; 212-334-3295; fontanaarte.com

Founded by the famed designer Gio Ponti and dedicated to the use of glass as a medium in innovative lighting design, Fontana Arte makes architecture-inspired lighting for the home. $$$$ (consulting services)

Illumé

223 E. 58th St., nr. Third Ave.; 212-308-1400; illumenyc.com

TAll of the lampshades at Illumé are handmade, some imported from Paris and Montreal and some custom-made in-house from Italian or Chinese silk. In addition, they also offer a complete repair shop for shades and the lamps they adorn. $$$ (consulting services)

Ingo Maurer Making Light

89 Grand St., at Greene St.; 212-965-8817; ingo-maurer.com

The store displays inventive lighting pieces for bold interiors by the legendary designer. The staff can work with you to come up with the concept that best suits your home, including one-of-a-kind creations.? $$$-$$$$

Just Bulbs

220 E. 60th St., nr. Third Avenue; 212-888-5707; justbulbsnyc.com

You’ll find a comprehensive selection of variations on Edison’s creation here, from everyday Westinghouse soft whites to hard-to-find specialty items, with an extensive assortment of energy-efficient bulbs, full-spectrum natural lighting that helps ease the winter blues, and color-changing lights. $ (consulting services) (ecofriendly)

Just Shades

21 Spring St., at Elizabeth St.; 212-966-2757; justshadesny.com

As the name suggests, this is just the spot to find a lid for your lamp. There are more than 5,000 shades—in silk, linen, cotton, paper, and vinyl. The store makes custom shades, too. $$ (made in N.Y.)

Lee's Studio

220 W. 57th St., nr. Broadway; 212-247-0110; leestudio.com

There’s something for everyone at this massive shop crowded with lamps, sconces, fixtures, fans, and furniture. Stop by for the frequent sales. $$$

Let There Be Neon

38 White St., nr. Church St., first fl.; 212-226-4883; lettherebeneon.com

Always dreamed of seeing your name in lights? This design studio can make it happen. Everything from fabrication to glass bending is done in-house in the shop’s rear production area. $$ (consulting services) (made in N.Y.)

Lighting By Gregory

158 Bowery, nr. Delancey St.; 212-226-4156; lightingbygregory.com

There’s something here for even the darkest corners of the home, from closet tap lights to five-figure chandeliers, as well as a wide selection of ceiling fans and, of course, lightbulbs. $$$

The Lighting Center

240 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-888-8388; lightingcenter-ny.com

An array of handsome lights, from traditional to wild, brightens this store in the swish Bloomingdale’s district. A chandelier with eighteen curly arms is around $3,500; several types of bubble lamps start at $269. $$$