Founded in Bohemia in 1870, Schonbek makes handcrafted crystal chandeliers and sconces that bring European chandelier-making tradition into contemporary spaces. The company pairs classic design and hand-finished detailing with newer LED technology, and also creates bespoke crystal lighting made to order. Its collections are distinguished by specialized crystal work, including European hand-cut crystal crafted with centuries-old techniques.
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Gemini Cut Glass Company, IncSince 1938, Gemini Cut Glass Company has designed, manufactured, and restored fine lighting fixtures, with a particular focus on custom chandeliers built from new and antique parts. Formerly known as Gem Monogram, the company was run by the Noren family until Eric Zelwian joined in 1984 and purchased it in 1994. Its extensive collection includes crystal components dating to 1938 and earlier, supporting reproduction work from photographs or sketches and restorations for clients such as Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Manhattan’s City Hall.WOODSIDE, NY
Michael McHale DesignsFounded in 2007 by former entertainment lawyer Michael McHale, Michael McHale Designs makes handmade chandeliers and other lighting in New York City. The company’s industrial-chic signature pairs rough black steel pipes and fittings with optically pure, gem-cut crystal, turning utilitarian materials into sculptural fixtures. Its Tribeca collection includes made-to-order designs, while custom commissions have included one of New York City’s largest bespoke chandeliers.BROOKLYN, NY
Original BTCRooted in British heritage, Original BTC designs and manufactures handmade lighting in its own factories in Oxfordshire, England. Its collections are shaped by traditional craft, including bone china work and mouth-blown glass, with designs made for residential and commercial interiors. The company also produces bespoke pieces and collaborates with designers such as Buchanan Studio and Fabian Freytag.NEW YORK, NY
Crystorama LightingFounded in Brooklyn in 1958, Crystorama Lighting designs decorative lighting that helps define the atmosphere of a room, from sculptural chandeliers to art-glass fixtures. Still guided by the next generation of the founding family, the company combines hand-assembled components and carefully considered materials with designs that bridge classic influence and a modern point of view. Crystorama also extends its design offering to mirrors and custom lighting for hospitality projects.WESTBURY, NY