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Lighting 101: Lighting Categories

Feb 13th 2009

 Chandeliers - are installed electric fixtures that hang from the ceiling. Also known as hard wire products that are wired directly into an electrical source.Wall Lamps - may either be of the "pi … read more

Dramatic Lighting: Define Your Focal Points

Jan 13th 2009

When planning the lighting for individual rooms, it is important to determine the key focal points, so that they can be lit separately. They might include a favorite picture or sculpture, a piece of a … read more

Lamp Shades 101

Dec 26th 2008

We’ve put together a comprehensive lamp shade buyers guide that covers all the basic styles, shapes and accessories to help you choose the right shade for your lamp. Over the next few months we look f … read more

Lighting Industry Leaders: Murray Feiss

Oct 1st 2008

The Murray Feiss company grew out of the great changes affected in American labor-patterns caused by waves of immigrants at the turn of the century and America’s entry into the Second World War. Altho … read more

Lighting Industry Leaders: Quoizel

Sep 27th 2008

Quoizel originated in New York in 1930 and, until the 1960s, retained its manufacturing specialization as a producer of hurricane lamps. While Quoizel is not a family name, the original owner and d … read more