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title: "Custom Pet Lamp: Your Cat or Dog in Wood"
description: "How to commission a custom wooden lamp of your pet: which photos to send, how the design is made, timings, and what to expect."
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author: "Marko Miholić"
published: "2026-09-30"
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# Custom Pet Lamps: How a Bespoke Wooden Lamp of Your Cat or Dog Is Made
> Send a photo, agree the design, and Marko cuts a lamp of your own pet in London. Here is how a custom pet lamp works, step by step.
A custom pet lamp is a one-off wooden lamp designed around one particular animal: the tilt of a Frenchie’s ears, a cat’s crooked tail, the way a rabbit sits. Marko designs and cuts each commission at the London studio from photos you send. Here is how the process works and how to get the best result. To start, use the concierge page.
## Key facts
- A custom pet lamp is a one-off wooden lamp designed from a photo of a specific cat, dog or other pet.
- The best reference is a clear side-on photo that shows the pet’s outline, ears and tail.
- Commissions start with a request on the concierge page; the studio replies with a quote and timeline.
- Custom pieces take longer than shop lamps, so allow extra time for birthdays and Christmas.
## What is a custom pet lamp?
It is a wooden night lamp whose main silhouette is drawn from your own pet, rather than a general design. Because laser-cut wood works through outline, a good silhouette is instantly recognisable to the owner: the shape of the ears, the length of the legs, the curl of the tail.
**Key takeaway:** **Direct Answer:** A custom pet lamp is a one-off wooden lamp with a silhouette drawn from photos of your own pet.
## Which photos work best?
Silhouettes come from outlines, so the most useful photos show the shape clearly:
- A side-on photo of the whole body
- Ears and tail visible
- Good light against a plain background
- A photo of their favourite pose (curled up, sitting, mid-stride)
- Any markings you would like suggested in the design
## How long does a commission take?
Longer than a lamp from the shop, which usually ships in 1–2 working days. The exact timeline depends on the design and the time of year, so the studio confirms it with your quote. For birthdays and Christmas, get in touch early.
## Who commissions custom pet lamps?
Mostly three groups: people celebrating a pet (birthdays, a new puppy or kitten), people remembering a pet who has died, and people buying for a friend whose pet means everything to them. For the memorial side, our pet memorial gift guide may help.
## What if I need something sooner?
Have a look at the existing designs first; many breeds and poses are already in the range. See dog lamps by breed and the best cat lamps.
## How to commission a custom pet lamp
1. **Send your request.** Use the concierge page to describe your pet and what you would like, and attach photos.
2. **Receive a quote.** The studio replies with a quote and a realistic timeline.
3. **Approve the design.** Marko drafts the silhouette and scene for you to check before cutting.
4. **Handmade in London.** The lamp is laser-cut, hand-sanded, finished and checked with the light on.
5. **Tracked delivery.** Your lamp is packed carefully and sent with tracked delivery.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### 1. Can I get a lamp made of my own pet?
**Direct Answer:** Yes. Send photos through the concierge page and Marko will quote for a bespoke design.
### 2. What photo do I need for a custom pet lamp?
**Direct Answer:** A clear side-on photo showing the whole outline, including ears and tail, ideally against a plain background.
### 3. How long does a custom pet lamp take?
**Direct Answer:** Longer than shop lamps; the studio confirms the timeline with your quote. Order early for birthdays and Christmas.
### 4. Do you make custom lamps for pets other than cats and dogs?
**Direct Answer:** Yes. Rabbits, birds, horses and other animals can be commissioned too.
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