Derby, England · Est. 1987 · UK's No.1
Every lampshade frame hand-welded in-house at our Derby factory. State-of-the-art ESD powder coating. Bespoke design. Trusted by the trade since 1987.
Every frame begins with high-grade mild steel — sourced for strength, weldability, and a flawless finish-ready surface.
Every joint welded by our skilled team in Derby. No outsourcing, no compromise. Clean, strong welds that last.
Our Gema ESD coating plant delivers a flawless, durable finish in any colour — applied with precision, cured under controlled conditions.
Every frame is individually checked before dispatch. From our Derby factory to your door — on time, every time.
What We Do
From raw steel to powder-coated finish — every step happens at our Spondon, Derby facility. No outsourcing. No delays. Just consistent, quality product.
Precision-welded, every time
Every frame is manufactured entirely in-house at our purpose-built Spondon facility. Using high-grade mild steel, our skilled welders produce frames that are both structurally robust and beautifully finished.
Your vision, our expertise
Our in-house engineers work with you from concept through to finished product. We provide samples before full production to make sure every detail is exactly right.
Flawless finish, any colour
Our state-of-the-art 2025 ESD Powder Coating plant — powered by industry-leading Gema technology — delivers flawless, durable finishes on metals, alloys and specialist materials. Available as a standalone service.
Volume pricing, zero compromise
Wholesale discounts kick in from as little as 100 units, with no reduction in quality or service. We've been the go-to supplier for leading lighting brands since 2002.
2025 In-House Facility
Our state-of-the-art ESD Powder Coating plant — featuring industry-leading Gema technology — delivers flawless, durable finishes at scale. Every coating run follows the same rigorous process: thorough surface preparation, precision powder application, and controlled curing.
Available as a standalone service. If you need parts coated that we haven't manufactured, we handle that too.
How It Works
We source only the finest mild steel available, selected for strength, weldability, and finish quality.
Our engineers plan your frame — bespoke or standard — mapping the most efficient and precise manufacturing route.
Every joint is welded by hand in our Derby factory. No outsourcing, no compromise — just clean, strong welds.
Frames pass through our Gema ESD coating plant: cleaned, masked, coated, then cured under controlled conditions.
Every frame is individually inspected before dispatch. We check as we build, and check again before we courier.
Carefully packed and couriered to you. Urgent? We've hand-delivered when it matters.
Our Range
A selection of our most popular shapes — all available in any size and finish. Not seeing what you need? We make bespoke.
Classic decorative scalloped profile, ideal for traditional and period-style shades.
Enquire →What Clients Say
"Kandela's frames are top-quality and beautifully designed. Their attention to detail and excellent customer service make them my go-to supplier. I recommend Kandela 100%."
"I am so glad they do powder coating in-house — saves us an extra job getting them done elsewhere. Sturdy, elegant frames and always great service. Special thanks to Rachel."
"There's been times where I've needed a bespoke frame in a hurry and Kandela have never skipped a beat — always on time, sometimes by hand delivery. Quality is simply brilliant."
"We've been using Kandela since 2002 and never had one issue. They deliver on time, are always available to discuss, and go above and beyond. Genuinely our most reliable supplier."
Whether it's a full production run, a bespoke one-off, or standalone powder coating — we're here.