Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Lighting Restoration & Custom Solutions Since 1929
Grand Light has been a leader in historic lighting restoration and custom lighting manufacturing for over 90 years. Our expertise spans research for historic accuracy, metal and glass fabrication, and rewiring to UL standards, ensuring authenticity and safety. With a team of skilled artisans, we specialize in restoring intricate components while maintaining historical integrity. Our services include site surveys, specification development, and energy-efficient LED retrofits, serving government, religious, and cultural institutions nationwide. Recognized for award-winning projects, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver timeless solutions.Our mission prioritizes client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled service. Headquartered in Seymour, Connecticut, we serve clients across the U.S., offering regional sales representatives for personalized support. Committed to innovation, we provide AIA-accredited educational programs and proprietary restoration processes. Our dedication to quality is evidenced by adherence to UL standards and extensive project warranties. As stewards of architectural heritage, we preserve historic luminaires while creating bespoke lighting solutions for contemporary needs.
Services
Lighting Restoration
Custom Lighting Fabrication
Historic Accuracy Research
Metal Component Refinishing
LED Retrofit Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We offer 90+ years of expertise in historic lighting restoration.
- Our team adheres to UL standards for electrical safety and compliance.
- We provide AIA-accredited educational presentations on lighting preservation.
- Our energy-efficient LED retrofits reduce consumption by up to 50%.
- We deliver on-site cleaning with proprietary Hydrosonic Molecular Impact System.
Associations and certifications
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Services
Historic Lighting Restoration
Specializing in restoring vintage chandeliers, sconces, and lanterns to their original grandeur. Our process includes media blasting, patina application, and UL-certified rewiring. Clients benefit from preserved architectural heritage with modern functionality.
Custom Lighting Fabrication
Creating handcrafted lighting solutions matching historical aesthetics or contemporary needs. Services include metal casting, glasswork, and LED integration. Ensures unique, code-compliant fixtures for commercial and residential spaces.
LED Retrofit Systems
Upgrading historic fixtures with energy-efficient LED technology while maintaining visual integrity. Reduces energy use by 50% with 50,000-hour lifespan modules. Complies with UL and historic preservation standards.
On-Site Cleaning Services
Proprietary Hydrosonic Molecular Impact System cleans luminaires in situ without property disruption. Removes corrosion and buildup while preserving finishes. Ideal for large-scale institutional and commercial installations.
Historic Research Services
Comprehensive documentation of mechanical, electrical, and finish conditions for historic luminaires. Provides detailed specifications for restoration compliance with preservation guidelines and architectural authenticity.
Questions
What types of lighting do you restore?
We restore all historic lighting types including chandeliers, sconces, lanterns, and pendant fixtures for commercial, government, and residential properties.
Do you create custom lighting designs?
Yes, we fabricate bespoke lighting solutions matching historical styles or modern specifications using metal casting, glasswork, and LED technology.
Are your restorations code-compliant?
All restorations meet UL standards with rewiring, structural reinforcement, and energy-efficient components while preserving historical accuracy.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with projects from New York to California, offering regional representatives for localized project management and support.
Can you replicate missing fixture components?
Our artisans recreate missing elements using traditional methods like lost-wax casting and custom glass fabrication to match original designs exactly.
Do you offer maintenance programs?
We provide long-term maintenance plans including cleaning, inspections, and component replacements to preserve fixture longevity and performance.
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