Authentic Designs

When it Comes to Detail, Authentic is our First Name

In the days before electricity, candles provided the lighting in homes. Then, ingenious pioneers figured out how to craft more interesting fixtures to hold the candles, pounding and shaping metal to create intricate artistry. Today, even though electricity and technology have added the convenience of light switches, dimmers, and bulbs in all shapes, no one has improved on the exquisite designs that graced American homes in the 18th and 19th centuries. So, with a passion for the innate beauty of Early American lighting and a profound respect for the craftsmanship that created them, Authentic Designs recreates these chandeliers, lamps, and sconces. And we do it just like those innovative pioneers -- one piece at a time.

If you want a fixture with a story behind it, come to Authentic Designs. Discerning interior designers, architects, and homeowners from Maine to California have chosen our custom fixtures for historic restorations and period homes where accurate detail is essential. We've got hundreds of styles to choose from -- ranging from simple to ornate, whimsical to elegant.

Because each piece is custom-crafted, we can scale any design to the size you need, with the number of arms and lights and glass type you specify. You also choose the finish: polished brass, gunmetal, copper, verdigris, or a special pewter finish we've developed for a truly "authentic" look.