lighting + hardware
A quick review of our categories: Colonial styles predate 1820 and include copper lanterns, chandeliers with faux "tapers," onion lamps, and mirrored sconces. Victorian gaslight-era lighting is usually electrified in reproduction. Arts & Crafts lighting (ca. 1890-1930) runs to art glass and mica, hammered copper, and "Mission." Electric-era designs come in all styles.
1. BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS bevolo.com
Manufacturing traditional and antique lighting in the French Quarter of New Orleans, since 1945. Handcrafted and made of the purest American copper, their fixtures last a lifetime. Contact one of their skilled lighting designers to take advantage of their complimentary design service. (504) 522-9485
2. HISTORIC HOUSEFITTERS historichousefitters.com
Handmade 18th-century period exterior wall, hanging or post lanterns in antique copper, antique brass, or black copper. Also interior wall sconces, hanging lanterns and chandeliers available in antique tin or antique brass. They’ve offered quality lighting and forged hardware for over 35 years, all proudly handmade in the USA. (800) 247-4111
3. PERIOD LIGHTING FIXTURES periodlighting.com
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FROM CARRIAGE HOUSE TO A RESIDENCE
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lighting+ hardware
ELECTRIC-ERA lighting comes in all styles, from traditional reproductions of antique fixtures to whimsical new forms and space-age interpretations.
wall & floor tiles
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a transitional HOUSE IN ST. LOUIS
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lasting quality FOR HOUSES WITH CHARACTER
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furniture & decorative accessories
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kitchens & revivalbaths
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walls & ceilings
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