Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Art Lighting Solutions
Established in 1940, Wendelighting has pioneered fine art accent lighting for over eight decades. Our family-owned business, now led by third and fourth-generation experts, specializes in optical contour framing projectors that illuminate premier residences, galleries, and museums worldwide. With patented technologies like Fade In Optics and field-adjustable light masking shutters, we deliver precision lighting solutions that transform art into immersive masterpieces.Our LED systems, featuring 98 CRI chips and energy-efficient designs, meet rigorous standards including JA8 California Residential Lighting Requirements. Trusted by curators and designers globally, we combine technical expertise with artistic vision to safeguard and enhance valuable art collections through tailored lighting strategies.
Services
LED Art Lighting
Recessed Lighting
Surface Mount Lighting
Retrofit Solutions
Fade In Optics
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of specialized art lighting expertise since 1940
- Our patented Fade In Optics technology creates unique soft-edge lighting effects
- UL Listed recessed LED systems meet California's JA8 energy standards
- Family-owned business with fourth-generation technical specialists
- Field-adjustable light masking systems for custom art illumination
Services
LED Art Lighting
Our LED art lighting systems use 98 CRI chips with R9 of 90 to deliver exact color representation. These energy-efficient 20W fixtures replace higher wattage halogen models while maintaining optimal illumination intensity. The smallest ceiling opening trim available ensures clean installations for both new construction and retrofit applications.
Fade In Optics
Exclusive Fade In technology creates feathered light borders that softly blend art with architecture. This proprietary system reduces mask shaping precision requirements by 40% while maintaining sharp focus options. Available for all Wendel projectors, it offers dual lighting effects: sharp framing or diffused perimeter illumination.
Recessed Lighting
Recessed LED framing projectors feature air-tight IC housings for insulation contact. Our retrofit solutions allow upgrading existing halogen systems to high-color-rendering LED modules. UL Listed systems include vibration-resistant mounting options for dynamic gallery environments and permanent installations.
Surface Mount Lighting
Surface mount solutions include beam mount, wall mount, and monopoint ceiling systems. Hidden LED drivers maintain clean aesthetics while delivering 20W output. Ideal for textured surfaces and temporary exhibition spaces requiring flexible positioning and dimming control.
Technical Support
Our team provides art lighting worksheets and placement specifications. We offer technical guidance for ASID and IESNA members, including UV protection strategies, glare reduction techniques, and compliance with California residential lighting standards through JA8-2016-E certified lamps.
Questions
What makes Wendelighting's LED systems superior for art illumination?
Our 98 CRI LED chips with R9 of 90 deliver exact color reproduction while meeting energy standards. The smallest ceiling opening trim ensures clean installations.
Can existing halogen systems be upgraded to LED?
Yes, our UL Listed retrofit solutions allow upgrading existing Wendel housings to high-color-rendering LED modules without replacing entire systems.
How does Fade In Optics technology work?
Fade In creates feathered light borders using proprietary masks that reduce installation precision requirements by 40% while maintaining sharp focus options.
What support do you offer for lighting design?
We provide technical worksheets, placement specifications, and consultation for ASID/IESNA members including glare reduction and UV protection strategies.
Are your products compliant with California lighting standards?
Yes, our LED systems meet JA8-2016-E requirements with certified retrofit lamps available for existing halogen installations.
