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Renovation Lookbook 2023

ANTIQUE, REPRODUCTION, or contemporary, lighting fixtures and lamps are among the most cost-effective ways to add drama or period style to a room.

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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

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