Southwest Ceramic Lighting started making lights with only southwest designs, but when customers asked if we could make a Harlequin design or a Celtic knot, we obliged. Our company sells custom lighting from coast to coast, as far north as Alaska and as far south as the Florida Keys. Your Satisfaction is Our Success! Our lights can withstand extreme conditions and climates, while maintaining beauty that you expect for years. Our customers have given us amazing reviews of their lights making it through nickel and quarter size hail, 120 degree heat and -30 degree temperatures.
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Thank you for your interest in our company, which was established as CDS Kiva in 1999. We are a small family owned and operated American made custom handcrafted ceramic light manufacturing company. For an affordable price, we provide a very unique product that can be made to your specific requirements.
When you're looking to add a quality piece to your home or business to give it that touch of personalization, look no further than Southwest Ceramic Lighting. Southwest Ceramic Lighting has the best hand-made Southwestern lighting in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding areas. With over 100 designs and customizations available in a wide array of styles, colors, and finishes, you're guaranteed to find a lighting design in our shop that will help to bring any room together.Our ceramic lighting designs aren't just beautiful.
Thank you for your interest in our company, which was established as CDS Kiva in 1999. We are a small, family owned and operated American made ceramic light manufacturing company. For an affordable price, we provide a very unique product that can be made to your specific requirements. Our lights are formed from a slip cast mold process, which allows us to apply different design cuts and special applications such as copper metal banding. We finish with high quality exterior grade paints in solid colors or hand painted multi-finish and metallic color combination.
Customer Reviews means so much to us at Southwest Ceramic Lighting. We work hard to ensure your lights are made to your specifications at an affordable price. Thank you to our customers who have taken the time to leave us a review! We truly appreciate it. Call us with any questions. We found exactly what we wanted at SW Ceramic Lighting.
Reviews (9)
Jane Papin
May 25, 2022
Carmen Ovici
Apr 29, 2022
I looked for months to find replacements for my outdoor lights. I wanted something that would be affordable, well built and match the architecture of the house. When I finally came across the sconces made by Southwest Ceramic Lighting I knew immediately that that's what I wanted. I bought four of them for outside the house and I liked them so much that I called the company and ordered five more for the courtyard.
They look great in daylight but really spectacular at night. Good quality and really easy to install. And communications with the owner were great and helpful. Couldn't be happier with my purchase. In fact, my daughter saw them and liked them so much that now she wants some too.
They look great in daylight but really spectacular at night. Good quality and really easy to install. And communications with the owner were great and helpful. Couldn't be happier with my purchase. In fact, my daughter saw them and liked them so much that now she wants some too.
Jason Busher
Apr 16, 2022
Fantastic! I found this business while searching for unique outdoor lighting to go with my adobe style home. I wanted something custom and I must admit, it took me a full year to settle on a design! The staff is friendly, and when you visit in person you are treated to not only to the displays, but THE workshop. You can order online, but visiting will give you a much more intimate feel for the handmade products.
Once I placed my order of 4 lights with 1 custom design in 2 sizes. I received a follow-up phone call to clarify some design choices and I am very grateful for that. They took roughly 3 weeks before I received a phone call letting my know my order was ready. Installation would have been fairly straight forward, as you have everything needed to install the light in a standard sized electrical box. However, to my dismay I had shallow boxes installed and I ended up needing to buy a pack of multi sized threaded lamp pipe and some nylon spacers since I couldn't cut the longer ones properly. Otherwise, this is certainly an easy DIY project for those familiar with electrical wiring.
You see the pictures on the site, but let me just say these lights are slick in person! The light distribution makes these truly works of art. There is no wonder I see them on what seems like every few houses in my neighborhood. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied and will be placing another order to outfit the back of the house as well! Just after I figure out another design to mix things up. Bonus: If you have a good stencil for a custom design it might save you some cash in design fees.
Once I placed my order of 4 lights with 1 custom design in 2 sizes. I received a follow-up phone call to clarify some design choices and I am very grateful for that. They took roughly 3 weeks before I received a phone call letting my know my order was ready. Installation would have been fairly straight forward, as you have everything needed to install the light in a standard sized electrical box. However, to my dismay I had shallow boxes installed and I ended up needing to buy a pack of multi sized threaded lamp pipe and some nylon spacers since I couldn't cut the longer ones properly. Otherwise, this is certainly an easy DIY project for those familiar with electrical wiring.
You see the pictures on the site, but let me just say these lights are slick in person! The light distribution makes these truly works of art. There is no wonder I see them on what seems like every few houses in my neighborhood. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied and will be placing another order to outfit the back of the house as well! Just after I figure out another design to mix things up. Bonus: If you have a good stencil for a custom design it might save you some cash in design fees.
Mark Hischar
Feb 25, 2022
Mark McElheney
Feb 23, 2022
Southwest Ceramic Lighting is an amazing company. When I needed an exterior light, I wanted to shop locally. Turned into a one-stop shop for me. From the moment I walked in, Michael and his staff truly impressed me with their hospitality. The light fixtures the company creates are even more impressive. I found a fixture in the showroom that was exactly what I was looking for.
I was so happy! Micheal even showed me the creative processes in the studio, proud of the work his team creates. My only regret is not having posted this review sooner because I'm going back for another light and I want folks to know how great this company is. Thank you!
I was so happy! Micheal even showed me the creative processes in the studio, proud of the work his team creates. My only regret is not having posted this review sooner because I'm going back for another light and I want folks to know how great this company is. Thank you!
Ken Arneson
Feb 21, 2022
It was the perfect shopping experience! We bought a set of outdoor lights for our Arizona home. There were roadrunners [birds] in the image on the lights, and Southwest Ceramic told us about the options for making them right-facing and/or left-facing. They shipped almost immediately, and we received them at the time we weren't receiving most of the other stuff we ordered due to Covid. We're very pleased with the helpfulness of the company and how quickly they delivered. Also, the lights are top-notch.the best we've seen in our resort community!
Tim Altstadt
Feb 14, 2022
We had a great experience working with Mike at Southwest Ceramic Lighting! It was perfect to be able to choose the finish, design, and size of our 5 fixtures, all of which are different and chosen specifically for their place in our condo. Mike even sent samples of the finishes (hand painted!) so we could see them in our space! The lights arrived before we thought they would (always a plus), and they were packed with great care to protect them.
When we unwrapped the lights and saw them in person, we were more than delighted: they are gorgeous! Our phone calls with Mike--one to ask general questions, and one to actually order--gave us total peace of mind about ordering light fixtures online. Mike was so helpful in listening to our design plans and suggesting options for us. The electrician who installed the lights also commented on how beautiful the sconces were--and he sees a LOT of lights! We will definitely look first to Southwest Ceramic Lighting for any future lighting needs.
When we unwrapped the lights and saw them in person, we were more than delighted: they are gorgeous! Our phone calls with Mike--one to ask general questions, and one to actually order--gave us total peace of mind about ordering light fixtures online. Mike was so helpful in listening to our design plans and suggesting options for us. The electrician who installed the lights also commented on how beautiful the sconces were--and he sees a LOT of lights! We will definitely look first to Southwest Ceramic Lighting for any future lighting needs.
Robert Wilkins
Dec 21, 2021
We are very happy with our exterior lights from Southwest Ceramic Lighting. Michael took the time to discuss different style options and the process involved in fabrication. Transaction went smoothly thanks to their responsive, direct, and informative communication. Will recommend without hesitation.
Nancy Dance
Dec 10, 2021
I was blown away from the service and professionalism I experienced when working with Michael on an order for my daughter. She explained exactly what she wanted and I ordered and worked with Michael only once and received these exquisite lights. She and I were so excited that they were installed before Christmas. Look beautiful on each side of her garage. Again, thank you and I would not hesitate to recommend such a fine and obviously dedicated company to anyone.
