We work with interior design professionals from Long Island to Los Angeles and, for the most part, our interactions take place on the phone or electronically. But now and then, we get to meet face-to-face with these talented friends.
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There may be faster ways to make a light shade, but for Oscar, there’s only one right way. As a member of the metal spinning team at Barn Light Electric, Oscar spends his days hand spinning flat sheets of metal into a variety of shapes. All are destined to become classic, hand crafted lighting fixtures including pendants, gooseneck lights, wall sconces, and more.
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At last count, there were more than 30,000 parts on hand to craft every single American made lighting fixture that Barn Light Electric manufactures!
And no one knows that more than Jonathan, our Lead Inventory Specialist, whose job it is to keep track of all these parts and pieces. From cast guards, backing plates, and connectors to light bulbs, LED modules, and gooseneck arms, Jonathan is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling shelves and, somehow, he knows where everything belongs! Read More »
Back in the early days, if you called Barn Light Electric to order a handcrafted, vintage-inspired ceiling pendant, chances were pretty good that you’d be talking to the owner on the phone. That’s what happens when you start a business and you’re responsible for everything from sales to manufacturing to making sure there’s paper towels in the bathroom.
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It’s been almost four years since Barn Light Electric revived the lost art of manufacturing porcelain enamel lighting. With a cadre of metal spinners and a special oven that we purchased and shipped over from Italy, we re-introduced the rugged, high-gloss beauty of porcelain enamel to a whole new audience.
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Hardly a day goes by that I don’t sit here at my laptop and, with just a few clicks, order up something from an online business. Whether it’s vacuum cleaner from Amazon or a new book delivered to the Kindle, there is seemingly no limit to what you can purchase from internet retailers.
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