Custom Glass Shades - Information
John Moncrieff Ltd designs and manufactures high-quality custom glass shades for lighting applications where accuracy of fit, visual quality, and repeatability are business-critical.
Our glass forming expertise enables us to produce bespoke glass shades for new designs, replacement components, and specialist lighting requirements. Whether supporting heritage fittings or modern luminaires, we deliver consistently accurate and repeatable results.
Whether you require a replacement shade for an existing fitting or a fully bespoke design for a new lighting project, we work to your specification, drawing, or physical sample to ensure a precise fit and dependable performance.
Core Capabilities
- Precision glass forming with controlled dimensional accuracy
- Bespoke manufacture to drawings, measurements, or samples
- Support for both replacement and new lighting designs
- Scalable production from prototype to repeat batch runs
- UK manufacturing with consistent quality control
This is engineered glassware. Fit, finish, and consistency are built in—not assumed.
Typical Applications
| Application Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Replacement Lighting | Glass shades for period and contemporary fittings |
| Custom Lighting | Pendant, wall, and table light shades |
| Commercial Installations | Hospitality, retail, and commercial lighting projects |
Ideal for projects where fit accuracy and visual consistency directly affect installation success.
What We Can Produce
Design & Fit Options
- Bespoke shapes, profiles, and fitter sizes
- Accurate necks, apertures, and seating dimensions
- Compatibility with existing and new fittings
Glass Types & Finishes
- Clear glass
- Opal and frosted glass
- Coloured and speciality finishes (subject to specification)
Manufacturing Control
- Formed to drawing, measurement, or physical sample
- Repeat production runs with controlled dimensions
- Suitable for lighting assemblies requiring reliable tolerances
Technical Overview
| Feature | Capability |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Method | Custom glass forming |
| Fitter Sizes | Bespoke – matched to fitting requirements |
| Finish Options | Clear, opal, frosted, coloured, speciality |
| Prototyping | Supported |
| Repeatability | High – suitable for batch and ongoing production |
Every project is assessed for manufacturability, fit accuracy, and production efficiency prior to manufacture.
Design & Specification Support
We work as a technical manufacturing partner—not just a supplier.
Our team supports:
- Lighting designers
- Architects and specifiers
- Manufacturers and installers
- Procurement and refurbishment teams
Early-stage engagement ensures glass shades are correctly specified, production-ready, and commercially aligned.
Why John Moncrieff Ltd
- Extensive experience in bespoke glass shade manufacture
- Reliable fit and finish across repeat production
- Clear, practical technical guidance
- Manufacturing solutions grounded in real-world installation requirements
For custom glass shades that fit first time and perform long term, John Moncrieff Ltd delivers.