Gibson Lighting

Jim, Gil, and the Gibson Lighting team are great to work with! We have purchased multiple light fixtures for our older home from Gibson Lighting and they have also rewired items for us with a quick turnaround time. Jim worked with us on matching patinas and ensuring that the chandeliers had the proper hardware for installation.They have a good selection of lighting that is historically appropriate and it is fun to browse the studio.

This place is a little off the beaten path and May not have the most convenient hours, but if you have an antique or not-so-antique light fixture that needs to be repaired, this is *the* place.
They did a fantastic job repairing and rewiring my not that old Tiffany-style lamp in 24 hours. I am so pleased that the gentleman at TAP Lighting referred me here.
Plenty of parking in front of the building and the staff is very accommodating at helping carry in bulky or heavy items.
They are located in the second row of buildings in the back to the left of center.

Was gifted a cool old lamp made from an abacus, that no longer worked after I tried to attach a shade. Gibson rewired it completely and made sure to use (new) parts that looked old, down to the antiquey looking plug. Also changed it to a dimmer switch that works with any bulb. Very happy with the results.

Lowery's Hot Glass in Old Town San Diego has been producing beautiful, hand blown glass lighting for over 20 years.  Recently we have had several projects that have dovetailed with Gibson Lighting.  I just want to publicly say that it is so refreshing to do business with such a casually professional company.  Jim produced above and beyond my expectations on all of the occasions that we have collectively contributed. I can't wait for what's coming up next!  To take the old and marry it with the new is beyond exciting and Jim and his team make the journey incredibly enjoyable!
Diane Lowery,
Lowery's Hot Glass in Old Town San Diego

I had taken a very unique and expensive light to two other stores and they were not able to fix it.  Gibson lighting said no problem and they did just that...thank you so much Jim.

I am a professional Interior Designer and have been working with Jim at Gibson Lighting for many years on several projects ranging from historic to modern.  I love walking into the shop, which I compare to a candy store, with all kinds of light fixtures and parts everywhere.  If he doesn't have what I am looking for, we will collaborate on a unique custom fixture for my clients.  I have had many custom fixtures made and repaired by Gibson they are very knowledgeable and great to work with. Jim is definitely my go to lighting guy as I know I will end up with something special that my clients will enjoy for many years to come.  
- Tracey Raz Interior Designs

I have been working with Jim Gibson and his team for many years. Even though it's quite a drive for me to visit him at his shop in Chula Vista, it's well worth the trip!!
The products they produce are high quality, and if there is a problem (a rarity), Gibson stands behind everything they make!
They are creative, superior problem solvers, and great to work with! I can't recommend them more enthusiastically. -- Nancy H.

What a gracious man. I had a repair needed that was fairly simple, if you know what you're doing. He took care of it in about five minutes and then said, No charge.

I at least owe him a glowing Yelp endorsement.

Thank you for your gracious service.

Gibson Lighting is a rare find.  Jim Gibson specializes in antique restoration, he is UL approved and is the only one I know qualified to re-wire and restore vintage fixtures.  He can copy just about any fixture or create  beautiful new ones as well.  His staff is amazing and friendly too.  Their turn around time for repairs is quick too.  Jim does large commercial projects for Vegas hotels, fine restaurants but he always happy to take small jobs as well.  I also love to wander in his shop, he has hundreds of antique fixtures from all periods and he is always working on something new and exciting.

Gibson lighting is hands down the best and most valuable lighting resource for my company.  As an interior designer, I've been fortunate to work with Jim and his team to create custom fixtures and modify antique or other fixtures.  They make our vision become a reality, no matter the challenge!

Jim did an amazing job both restoring our antique fixtures and also re-creating additional fixtures inside and outside for our 1929 Requa historic home. 6 years later, the fixtures are pristine and it is one of the things we get the most compliments on about our home. Would highly recommend!

My first opportunity to work with Gibson and Gibson Antique Lighting was more than 20 years ago while I was a design student; Jim Gibson (owner) created a terrific custom fixture from antique parts and pieces for a student installation at an upstairs hall for an ASID Showcase House I was involved in.  

I had been aware of Jim's work prior to that experience through an Artwalk show where we were both exhibiting items.  

As an interior designer (insidestoryonline.com) I am constantly on the lookout for suppliers and manufacturers that provide unique items that can be produced on time, within budget, to specification and who are knowledgeable not only of their industry but of the 'interiors' field as a whole.  Jim and his production crew at Gibson and Gibson Antique Lighing are all of those things and more.

Over the years my clients have been lucky enough to have lighting made for them that meet my specifications exactly providing the proverbial 'icing on the cake' for their projects.  For one project in particular Gibson and Gibson Antique Lighitng  created custom chandeliers from actual molds he made of fixtures that were originally installed in the arcades of various buildings built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park.  

Jim's expertise in all facets of design has also allowed Gibson and Gibson to produce wonderful contemporary fixtures for my clients as well.  Please don't be afraid of the word 'custom' which can often allude to 'expensive.'  For truly unique, one of a kind lighting fixtures, the pricing for the various things I have contracted with Gibson for have always been affordable and within budget.  Not once has one of my clients passed out from sticker shock.

Finally, it is with great respect and appreciation for the work that Jim Gibson has created for me over the years that I write this review.  I am sure that should you choose to work with Gibson and Gibson your experience will be as pleasant as mine have always been.

Jim is the best at custom iron lighting in San Diego!  He does such a beautiful job and very easy to work with.  Truly an Artist! I want him to work on pendent lights for my kitchen next. Very friendly and just seems to know so much about design, scale etc...

Jim has worked with us on 2 restaurant build outs.  He brings creativity and enthusiasm to whatever he does and he brings it in on time.  I always look forward to working with him because he is such a professional.

I have worked with Jim & crew for many years on various projects, always a pleasure.  He always gets what I want to do with lighting needs & comes through with wonderful results.  I have also purchased wonderful vintage fixtures & shades from him, always a changing inventory.

Jim Gibson is an incredible artisan. He leads his staff in thoughtful well executed designs. His pieces are elegant + appropriate + beautiful statement pieces. Always stand outs. He has a better than imagined design solution for every challenge. Bonus- super great guy.