Illuminating Spaces for Eight Decades
From hand-finished chandeliers to precision-engineered LED systems, Generation Lighting combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to create fixtures that transform how light shapes interiors.
How We Craft Every Fixture
Our manufacturing process blends time-tested techniques with contemporary technology, ensuring each piece meets the exacting standards that have defined our work since 1940.
Design & Engineering
Every fixture begins with our in-house design team, who sketch initial concepts before translating them into detailed CAD models. We test structural integrity, light distribution, and thermal performance digitally before a single prototype is built, ensuring that form and function work in harmony from the outset.
Material Selection & Sourcing
We source metals, glass, and textiles from suppliers who meet our standards for consistency and sustainability. Steel components are precision-cut and formed in our facility. Glass shades are mouth-blown by artisan partners who’ve refined their technique over multiple generations, ensuring each piece carries the subtle imperfections that distinguish hand-crafted work.
Hand-Finishing & Assembly
Each fixture passes through our finishing stations, where technicians apply patinas, polish surfaces, and assemble components by hand. Wire harnesses are routed, canopies are aligned, and every connection is tested for electrical safety. This stage requires both precision and patience—rushing compromises the fit and finish that define a well-made fixture.
Quality Control & Testing
Before a fixture leaves our facility, it undergoes a full inspection—electrical continuity, mounting hardware tension, finish consistency, and photometric output. We run samples through accelerated aging tests to confirm that finishes won’t degrade prematurely. Only fixtures that pass every checkpoint are approved for shipment.
Materials That Endure
We choose materials not for trend appeal, but for their long-term performance. Steel armatures resist warping under heat. Mouth-blown glass maintains optical clarity without clouding. Fabric shades are treated to resist fading from UV exposure.
This focus on durability means our fixtures remain functional and attractive years after installation—reducing the environmental and financial cost of premature replacement.
- Solid brass and steel construction for structural longevity
- Hand-applied finishes that develop character over time
- Mouth-blown glass shades with consistent optical properties
- LED driver modules rated for 50,000+ hour lifespans
The People Behind the Work
Our manufacturing team includes metal fabricators who’ve spent decades mastering their craft, alongside recent graduates bringing fresh perspectives on sustainable production methods. This blend of experience and innovation keeps our processes both grounded in proven techniques and open to improvement.
We invest in apprenticeships that train the next generation of lighting artisans, ensuring that skills like hand-polishing and wire harness assembly aren’t lost to automation. Our designers collaborate directly with production staff, creating a feedback loop that improves both the manufacturability of new designs and the aesthetic refinement of our existing catalog.
What Guides Our Decisions
Precision in Manufacturing
We measure tolerances in thousandths of an inch because alignment matters when components must fit together seamlessly. Sloppy assembly creates rattles, misaligned shades, and premature electrical failures—problems we eliminate through meticulous process control.
Honest Material Use
If a fixture is listed as brass, it’s solid brass—not plated steel. We document material composition and finish processes transparently, so designers and homeowners know exactly what they’re specifying. Substituting cheaper materials might save cost in the short term, but it compromises the fixture’s lifespan and our reputation.
Energy-Conscious Design
We’ve transitioned the majority of our catalog to LED light sources, reducing energy consumption by up to 85% compared to traditional incandescent fixtures. Our driver modules are engineered for high efficiency and minimal standby draw, ensuring that even when dimmed or off, fixtures aren’t wasting power.
Long-Term Serviceability
We design fixtures so that components can be replaced without discarding the entire unit. Socket assemblies unscrew, driver modules plug in, and finishes can be touched up. This modularity extends product life and reduces waste—a fixture that can be repaired doesn’t end up in a landfill.
Where We Started
Generation Lighting’s roots trace back to the mid-20th century, when residential lighting was transitioning from purely functional to decorative. Our early catalog focused on simple pendant fixtures and sconces, serving builders and contractors who needed reliable, straightforward designs. Over decades, we expanded into more complex forms—multi-arm chandeliers, outdoor lanterns, and architectural flush mounts—always maintaining the manufacturing discipline that defined our initial work.
Today, we operate from a facility equipped with both CNC machining centers and traditional metalworking benches, allowing us to scale production while preserving the hand-finishing that distinguishes our fixtures. The balance between automation and artisan work remains central to how we approach every new design.
Explore Our Current Collection
From pendant lights to chandeliers, each fixture reflects the same commitment to craftsmanship and durability. Browse our full catalog to find the right piece for your space.
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