Lightolier

Lightolier is a firm with a rich history of growth and innovation. Lightolier was established in 1904, in the early days of electric lighting. By the 1920's, the firm had published the 1st application-oriented Stylebook catalog. Already, function with style (glass refractors in pendants, for example) was an important selling feature. By the Second World War, Lightolier had establish a reputation for design leadership in decorative lighting. After the war, the firm entered the architectural lighting market in a major way. Rapidly, Lightolier gained recognition for its sophisticated and sensitive designs.