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Schoolhouse Electric Co. by Evan Orensten

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Schoolhouse Electric Co. is a Portland-based company that's bringing back tried-and-true lighting designs from the earlier half of the 20th century.

The extensive catalog features lighting and glass shades in a range of shapes, sizes and finishes (including hand-painted and art glass). Retro lighting switches are also available. All the materials are American-made. The fixtures are cast in heavy-gauge solid brass and hand-finished; and the shades are hand-blown in West Virginia.

In addition to the catalog Schoolhouse Electric also fills custom orders.

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This entry posted on 06 November 2006 at 3:46 AM
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