Bespoke Restoration and Redesign
Give Your Cherished Pieces a Second Life
You have the history. We have the tools.
At Vintage by Mimi, our passion for vintage extends beyond finding treasures—we are dedicated to preserving them. Whether you have a family heirloom that has gone dark or a unique object you want to transform, our workshop is open for your personal projects.
Custom redesign
Reimagine the possibilities.
Illuminated History
Rare vintage lighting restored for contemporary interiors.
Restored to Glory
Witness the meticulous preservation process.
How it works
Make it shine again.Send us a photo of your item and a brief description of what you need (repair or redesign).
Step 2: Assessment & QuoteWe will review the condition of the item and provide an estimated cost and timeline for the work.
Step 3: The WorkshopYou ship or drop off your item at our Ljubljana studio. Our craftsmen get to work treating your piece with the utmost care.
Step 4: The RevealWe return your item to you—fully functional, safe, and ready for another 50 years of life.
Restoration & Redesign
Breathing new life into vintage treasures.This collection features authentic vintage elements—primarily high-quality glass shades like Murano or Opaline—that have been salvaged from damaged fixtures. We pair these timeless pieces with brand-new, custom-fitted electrical hardware and canopies, creating a lamp that looks vintage but functions like new.
Yes. Safety is our top priority. While we preserve the aesthetic vintage parts (glass, metal bodies), we completely replace old wiring, sockets, and connections with modern, compliant electrical components. This ensures you get the "vintage look" without the "vintage risk."
We are happy to assess personal restoration projects. If you have a family heirloom that needs rewiring or a specific repair, please send us a message with photos. We handle these on a case-by-case basis depending on our capacity and the complexity of the item.
Absolutely. Since we assemble our "Redesign" pieces in-house, we can often adjust the cable length to suit your high ceilings or specific placement. We also offer different colors of textile cables to better match your interior design—just ask us before you buy!
No, we believe in preserving the history of the object. We clean and polish the glass, but we do not cut or alter its original shape. Our goal is to build the lamp around the glass to showcase its original beauty.
We typically upgrade old sockets to standard E26 (US) or E27 (EU) sizes to make finding replacement bulbs easy. We strongly recommend using LED bulbs; they are energy-efficient and emit very little heat, which helps protect the vintage glass from thermal shock over time.
Let's restore the Spark
Whether you are preserving a cherished family heirloom, reviving a dusty flea market treasure, or reimagining a broken piece for a modern home, we are here to provide the expert craftsmanship that brings it back to life.
