Illuminating Design

Sometimes a simple household item can be so beautifully designed that it borders on becoming art. The Cerno Group has elevated modern lighting and furniture to that level. Started in 2009 in Southern California, Cerno aims to "fuse quality, performance and resource efficiency with modern design," while keeping their manufacturing here. They blend form and function into sustainably-made, usable sculpture for your home.

You don't need a barn to have a Barn Light

Like so many of the best jobs, Bryan Scott started Barn Light Electric Company because it was his passion. A part-time hobby of searching through antique stores, estate sales, abandoned buildings, and garage sales looking for vintage lights to restore, Bryan soon realized this could be more than a pastime. In 2001, he found a true American manufacturer who could create barn lighting with the same high standards he held himself to. While this company has grown by leaps and bounds, all the products are still 100% manufactured in the US, headed up in Titusville, Florida.

It's a mod mod mod mod world

Started by industrial designer David Clark in his Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment, ModCraft ceramics now operates out of a barn in the Hudson Valley. Specializing in amazing dimensional tile, they also make light fixtures, salt and pepper shakers, vases and bowls. Check out how the textural look of their wall tile transforms a space.
A special shout out to Filmore Clark, a tile showroom in West Hollywood that only carries American-made products, for introducing us to ModCraft. More of their product line to come!!

"Modern American Blacksmiths"

With styles that vary from traditional, to modern, Hubbardton Forge Lighting is hand-forged with an eye for form, attention to detail, and respect for the materials. Sold at your local lighting dealer or online through a variety of sites, this Vermont blacksmithing based lighting company that has been around since 1974. According to their site, "Today, Hubbardton Forge is the oldest and largest commercial forge in the country with a team of over 200 people creating hand-forged lighting."

It's Electric. boogie oogie oogie oogie

Schoolhouse Electric Co. makes vintage-esque period-correct light fixtures that are great looking and totally made in the U.S.A. Antique shade molds are discovered and restored. Then the shades are hand-blown and hand-painted in West Virginia. Metal parts are custom made in Los Angeles. Metal finishing, patina and plating and final assembly is all taken care of at headquarters back in Portland. We love this company's commitment to excellence in both design and quality. We also admire their commitment to employing Americans in the creation of their goods!