Historically Inclined

When I first moved to New England I was really impressed with the area’s true commitment to historical architecture and design.  As a California native I came to view anything designed before 1980 as something from “olden times” – but here the residents take their antiques very seriously – even contemporary interiors seem to have a twinkle of the colonial somewhere just near the surface.

So it’s no wonder that the country’s foremost designer and creator of faithful historical lighting is here in Yankee country.

Scofield Historic Lighting has become a “fixture” for New Englanders – creating remarkable pieces for hundreds of distinguished homes and businesses in the area.

Their designs reflect popular lighting styles of both Europe and America from the past several centuries.  Each meticulously made using the same materials and tools as those created two hundred years ago – but with modern safety and savvy in the mix.

“We’re interested in a material quality proven for centuries,” John Neely of Scofield says. “The patinas we use are hand-mixed casein, applied in layers to get that buildup as if it were painted over two centuries or more. Our glass is hand-blown. The chandelier turnings are hand-turned, never mechanically duplicated.”

I’ve chosen a few of my favorites above – check out all the designs on their website.

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