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Hammerton's handcrafted lighting fixtures illuminate spaces with timeless elegance and unparalleled artistry. Explore the articles below to discover the craftsmanship and sophistication behind these luminous masterpieces, expertly forged by our passionate artisans.


Designers We Love: Annie Santulli

With nearly two decades in the industry, Palm Beach-based designer Annie Santulli has done it all, from luxury waterfront homes to high-rise penthouses and even a 150-foot yacht. Her canvas is versatile, and so is her style, dra...
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BRING THE OUTDOORS IN, WHATEVER YOUR STYLE!

Yes, organic-inspired lighting can add warmth and elegance without a “frontier feel.” Take a look below to view examples of lights featuring several standard and custom organic designs, motifs and accents. For more information, contact To many, the idea of ‘organic lighting’ conjures up images of heavy rustic chandeliers featuring silhouettes of evergreen trees or pine cone-laden boughs. But organic themes aren’t just for rustic lights! With thoughtful desig...
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Modern Branch & Vine: Reinventing A Classic

Not long ago, the term ‘organic lighting design’ conjured images of rustic metal chandeliers featuring realistic landscape silhouettes and pinecone-laden boughs. But in the design world, this time-honored aesthetic has evolved into ...
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Artisan Cast Glass: Elevating Recycled Material to Functional Art

Hammerton has come a long way since 2016 when we installed our first furnace and began blowing glass for the Hammerton Studio Gem collection. Today, most of our products feature artisan glass as a key design element, and weekly glass ...
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Blown Glass Pendants – Handmade Works of Art

The captivating qualities of artisan glass make it an ideal choice for lighting that doubles as a striking work of art. Hammerton Studio offers a variety of luxurious hand-blown glass pendant lights, each handcrafted by Hammerton’s talent...
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Check out our feature in Redfin’s latest article: Interior Design Rules of Thumb You Should Stick By

 by Lexi Klinkenberg Decorating your home can be difficult, from color pallet to furniture, decor, and lighting there are so many elements to consider. You’ve probably heard the saying that you must first know the rules before you c...
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Sconces: Time for an Upgrade

If you’re looking for a fresh alternative to uninspired over-the-mirror bathroom vanity fixtures or function-focused table and floor lamps, consider upgrading your spaces with intriguing wall-mounted lighting. Create spa-like serenity in ...
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Dining Dazzlers

The family dining room takes center stage this time of year. From the Thanksgiving feast to the pre-bowl game brunch on New Year's Day, it's where lasting holiday memories are made. We'd love to spend the holidays in any of these stunni...
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Bathroom Lighting as Inspiration

Gone are the days of lifeless and uninspired overhead bathroom lighting. Transform a mundane bathroom into a warm and inviting space with wall and ceiling lights that elevate the overall design with surprising form and fresh handcrafted mat...
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Hammerton Studio Spotlight: The Versatile Gem

From modern to mountain contemporary and from kitchens to master closets, our enormously popular Gem collection adds a welcome element of the unexpected to a variety of interior spaces and styles. Peruse the following projects from several ...
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Hammerton Studio Spotlight: Recent Designer Work

It’s always fun to see the breadth of inspirational interiors created by our talented designer clientele! Here we’ve curated the recent work of 25 designers from 13 states and Canada, representing a wide-ranging selection of projects in...
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Custom SPOTLIGHT: BEYOND THe ‘STATEMENT CHANDELIER’

It's true that much of Hammerton's custom work involves boldly designed, large-scale Heritage fixtures that make a big statement. But clients frequently call on our custom design and manufacturing capabilities to solve more subtle problems....
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25 STATEMENT CHANDELIERS FOR 25 YEARS

2020 marks Hammerton’s 25th anniversary, and as we contemplate this milestone year we’re starting to look at everything in its context. All of us are particularly grateful to our stakeholders — including employees, customers and busin...
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In a pandemic-prone world, onshore partnerships can offer significantly greater value than offshore products

In a pandemic-prone world, onshore partnerships can offer significantly greater value than offshore products. We’re all familiar with the popular consumer arguments for buying American-made goods vs. foreign imports. Top of the list:...
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Designers We Love: Ellwood Interiors

“Livable luxury” is the driving motto for the talented, all-woman team at Ellwood Interiors. Based in Birmingham, Michigan, Ellwood Interiors creates award-winning designs for luxury homes with heart, integrity and a hawk-eye focus on c...
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Custom Spotlight: Contemporary Designs

Levi Wilson, our founder and VP Design, likes to say that as a custom lighting manufacturer Hammerton is fundamentally in the business of solving client problems. To accomplish that over our 25-year history, the company has marched ...
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Design Spotlight: Southwestern Style

Transcending from a trend to a classic, southwestern style is known for incorporating earth tones, rough textures, woven fabrics, and rustic accents. Because this style includes many intriguing tones and textiles, the backdrop tends to ...
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Fresh Lighting Solutions For The Modern Farmhouse

The Modern Farmhouse: a clean, simple, and welcoming style that has evolved from a trend to a classic. Open and airy floor plans combined with decluttered spaces give this look a warm and inviting feel, while reclaimed materials and distre...
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Designer We Love: Stephanie Larsen

Winning awards is nothing new for designer Stephanie Larsen. This year marks her tenth consecutive win of Sedona’s 'Best of the Best' Award for Interior Design. Her successful career launched in Los Angeles, where she won 'Home ...
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GEOMETRIC PENDANT LIGHTS IN HAND BLOWN & CAST GLASS

High school geometry and interior design… two subjects you probably didn’t think would intersect. In fact; geometry plays an integral role in these stunning geometric pendant lighting designs, each beautifully handcrafted by Ham...
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LIGHTING UP MASTER BEDROOMS WITH DRAMATIC LIGHTING

The master bedroom is increasingly seen as a design destination where you can kick back and relax in style. No matter the size of your space, an important element of any master bedroom or bedroom suite design is the lighting plan. For opt...
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UNEARTHING NATURE IN STEEL

Normally seen as an industrial material, there is a softer organic side to steel. It can be transformed into a delicate tree branch, a sturdy oak bough, or an abundant grape vine, but fully unleashing the potential of this material takes a ...
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Designers We Love: Pamela Pennington Studios

Over her 50 years in the design industry, Palo Alto-based Pamela Pennington has seen a lot of changes, especially in the ways that technology has shaped her clients’ approach to interior design. A modernist by preference, Pamel...
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CUSTOM SHOWCASE: BOLD CONTRAST

“Combine the extremes, and you will have the true center.” — Friedrich Schlegel As in all forms of art, memorable lighting design frequently makes bold use of contrast. Much of the custom work we create in collaboration with our d...
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Project Spotlight: AVI & Co.

NYC-based SEED Design Solutions Inc. conceived this sleek boutique-style showroom interior for Avi & Co., a luxury watch and jewelry retailer in Manhattan’s Diamond District. Led by Principal Lesly Zamor, the SEED team layered reclaim...
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