Reproduction Lights

With Mission and Arts & Crafts style homes so popular today, how do you know which manufacturer could best provide your antique style lighting ? If you're doing a historic restoration to an older home, how do you know which lights are appropriate? Choose a supplier that produces high quality reproduction lighting . While you can likely find cheaper options, if you aren't careful to invest in lighting of high quality, it will be obvious to all who see it. A company whose specialty is reproduction lighting must make sure that they keep all the little details of the original, to provide authentic replicas that will impress even the most savvy of people. We at Vintage Hardware & Lighting have won awards and nominations in lighting design and energy efficiency, within the lighting industry. We recast from original antiques using lost wax casting for supreme detail, then add today's "green" technology for the best lighting solution in vintage reproduction lights .

Next you'll want to look for a company that has experience with producing reproduction lighting. We've been in business since 1978. When you find a newer company, they'll likely have the best of intentions, but the reality is that this kind of lighting takes years of experience to authentically replicate. A company who's been doing so for many years is going to know the ins and outs of period details, the right materials, and will have amassed tons of research on different types of vintage lighting . At www.vintagehardware.com, you'll find genuine antique restored light fixtures as well as reproduction lighting .

You also want to choose a company that provides many types of reproduction lighting. Many people who already know the particular type of lighting they want think that their best bet is to choose a company who specializes and only makes that type of lighting, whether it's schoolhouse lights, reproduction Victorian gaslight , Victorian early electric light , Mission lights , Arts & Crafts lights , or any other kind. However, your goal is to find a supplier than can meet all of your needs. The more types they offer, the more useful they will be to you. We sell reproduction chandeliers, sconces, pendants, and floor and antique table lamps all within your chosen period. We're also ready to sell the antique house hardware for doors, windows, and stairs. We are a reliable manufacturer of furniture hardware from all periods 1840-1940, too!

Look also for a reproduction light company that is passionate about what they do. For example, consider that we don't just reproduce lighting to make a profit - we are genuinely excited about the work we do. That why we operate a non-profit museum dedicated to the Art Deco period in lighting. We also make a large number of reproduction gaslight chandeliers and sconces, from simple farmhouse lighting to elaborate Rococo styles. When you find a company that's passionate, you've found a company that's likely to produce more authentic results for your new or old heritage home or business.

Another thing to know about Vintage Hardware is that we've supplied lights & hardware for many television and movie sets, and have even provided lighting for White House and Capitol renovations. With these types of references, you know you're dealing with a company that's doing quality work. Consider not just the type of work a company does, but who their clients are, and you'll get a good idea of what to expect. We ship internationally to supply historic restoration lighting and hardware.

Reproduction lighting is a great way to add charm and authenticity as you're working to refurnish or rehab your space. It's important that you're careful to choose the right company who will have the experience to provide the results you want.