Since Francis Nowalk founded it in 1948, the Francis Nowalk Company has remained a distinctly Pittsburgh lighting firm known for the craftsmanship illuminating landmarks such as Heinz Hall. Today, it serves both landmark projects and homeowners seeking careful lighting repair, preserving a local tradition that began when Nowalk started hanging chandeliers at age 14.
Modular International IncFounded in 1987, independently owned Modular International Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based domestic manufacturer of architectural lighting for commercial and residential buildings. It pioneered the multiple-lamp fixture known as Modular Multiples and works with architectural, engineering, and lighting design firms on custom-engineered lighting projects. Its fixtures are fabricated from American-made materials, assembled, and tested at its Pittsburgh facility.PITTSBURGH, PA
Olde Brick LightingFounded in 2011 after Lancaster County electrician Bill Eichorst set out to make the period fixture he could not find, Olde Brick Lighting crafts historic-inspired lighting in its Lancaster County, Pennsylvania shop. The small-batch, bench-made fixtures draw on century-old molds and traditional forms while adapting them for modern spaces, with handblown glass and solid brass details made in the United States. Each piece is built to order, including custom fixtures developed with design professionals.BROWNSTOWN, PA
Hanover LanternFounded in 1970, Hanover Lantern is a family-owned, locally operated Hanover, Pennsylvania manufacturer of American-made cast-aluminum outdoor lighting and related site furnishings. Its made-to-order products are handcrafted for homes, commercial developments, and municipal streetscapes, with custom designs and hand-applied finishes that range from historically accurate lanterns to modern architectural fixtures. The company has spent more than five decades building coordinated outdoor environments designed for lasting performance, including coastal- and dark-sky-friendly options.HANOVER, PA
Nessen LightingSince Walter von Nessen introduced the swing-arm lamp in 1927, Nessen Lighting has designed and fabricated architectural and residential lighting with a distinctly functional, clean-lined character. The company still manufactures that original swing-arm design while developing new fixtures from solid brass and other carefully selected materials, and it accommodates custom modifications for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Nessen is the successor to Nessen Studios and Nessen Lamps Inc., carrying von Nessen’s modernist lighting tradition into its expanded facility and current collections.MAMARONECK, NY