Lighting Options for Classic Homes
Choosing appropriate lighting fixtures for the interior or exterior of a classically-designed home is a matter of style, scale and personal taste.
Lighting & Electrical
In-depth reports examining lighting and electrical fixtures, including historic lighting restoration, new lighting fixtures, historical lighting fabrications, and hardware.
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Gas Lighting: A Radiant History
Gas lighting, common in the 19th century, is once again a popular accessory in the residential market.
The Lore of Traditional Lantern Design
Today's traditional lantern designers have to rely on reproductions and historical paintings and illustrations to recreate these historically-styled lanterns.
Colonial Lighting Fixtures: The Iconic Colonial
Though design motifs from the 18th century have cycled in and out of American architecture for well over 100 years, for exterior lighting Colonial seems to have found new turf and admirers in the post-Woodstock decade.
Nostalgic Warehouse
Supplier of solid-brass vintage door hardware: more than 20 door-set patterns with coordinating cabinet hardware & accessories; for new construction & historic renovation projects; complete list of North American dealers online.
