Business Details
30 Years
experience
Custom & Vintage Lighting Fixtures | Remains Lighting Company
Founded in 1996 by David Calligeros, Remains Lighting Company has evolved from a niche antique resource into a globally recognized leader in high-end artisanal lighting. Our expertise lies in blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, creating custom, made-to-order, and vintage lighting fixtures that stand the test of time. With a LEED Gold-certified factory in Brooklyn, we combine historical preservation techniques with modern innovation to serve luxury residential, commercial, and institutional clients worldwide. Our team of skilled artisans, engineers, and designers meticulously handcraft each fixture using premium materials like brass, glass, and bronze, ensuring unparalleled quality. Sustainability is integral to our operations, from energy-efficient manufacturing to sourcing eco-conscious materials.With showrooms in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, we provide tailored solutions for designers, architects, and homeowners seeking enduring beauty and technical excellence. Our decades of experience in restoring antique fixtures inform our ability to reimagine classic designs for modern spaces. We pride ourselves on delivering museum-quality results, whether through bespoke commissions or curated collections inspired by collaborations with renowned designers. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our end-to-end project management, from concept sketches to installation support, ensuring every lighting solution exceeds expectations.
Services
Chandeliers
Sconces
Pendants
Flush Mounts
Billiard Lights
Exterior Lighting
Custom Commissions
Restoration Services
Vintage Lighting
Contract Lighting
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of expertise in artisanal lighting design and restoration
- Custom commissions tailored to luxury residential and commercial projects
- LEED Gold-certified manufacturing facility in Brooklyn
- Specialized restoration of historic light fixtures with modern updates
- Sustainable practices using eco-conscious materials and energy-efficient processes
Associations and certifications
- LEED Gold
- UL
- ETL
- CE
Services
Custom Lighting Commissions
We create bespoke lighting solutions for luxury residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Our process begins with client collaboration to develop original concepts or adapt existing designs. Each fixture is engineered and handcrafted in our Brooklyn factory using advanced techniques and traditional methods, ensuring heirloom-quality results that meet exact specifications.
Vintage Lighting Restoration
Specializing in historic preservation, we restore antique light fixtures to their original grandeur while integrating modern electrical standards. Our team combines historical research with technical expertise to repair and update pieces for contemporary use, maintaining authenticity while ensuring safety and functionality for museums, churches, and heritage buildings.
Handmade Chandeliers
Our chandeliers blend classical elegance with modern aesthetics, crafted from materials like brass, glass, and bronze. Each piece is meticulously fabricated in-house, offering customizable options for scale, finish, and illumination. Designed for grand spaces, these statement fixtures provide both functional lighting and artistic focal points for residential and hospitality environments.
Contract Lighting Solutions
We supply tailored lighting for high-rise buildings, hotels, and academic institutions. Our contract division focuses on scalable solutions that balance design integrity with technical performance. From multi-family residences to large-scale hospitality projects, we deliver durable, code-compliant fixtures that align with architectural visions and project timelines.
Italian Glass Lighting
Our Italian Glass Collection features handcrafted pieces combining artisanal techniques with contemporary forms. Collaborating with master glassmakers, we produce unique chandeliers and sconces using free-blown, mold-blown, and slumped glass. These luminous designs add sophistication to spaces while showcasing the material's natural beauty and the maker's skill.
People
David Calligeros
Founder
Founded Remains Lighting Company in 1996, transforming it from an antique resource into a global leader in artisanal lighting. His vision combines historical craftsmanship with modern innovation, establishing the company's reputation for quality and sustainability in Brooklyn's design community.
Questions
What types of lighting services do you offer?
We specialize in custom commissions, vintage restoration, and curated collections of chandeliers, sconces, and pendants for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
Can you create fully customized lighting designs?
Yes, our custom division develops bespoke fixtures from concept sketches through production, tailored to specific architectural requirements and client preferences.
Do you restore antique light fixtures?
We specialize in historic preservation, restoring original fixtures while updating them with modern electrical systems for safe, contemporary use.
What materials do you work with?
We use brass, bronze, glass, and other premium materials, incorporating traditional techniques like hand-hammering and lost-wax casting alongside modern fabrication methods.
Are your products sustainably made?
Our LEED Gold-certified factory employs eco-conscious practices, including energy-efficient manufacturing and sourcing materials with environmental responsibility.
How can I collaborate on a custom project?
Contact our Custom Lighting Division through our website or showroom locations to discuss your vision with our design team.
