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Gold Neoclassical 6-Way Floor Lamp w/ Floral Details, c. 1925

Fashion Meets Lighting With Modern Forms

Connecticut Lighting Centers is proud to announce a new line of lighting fixtures called Modern Forms – a division of WAC Lighting. Modern Forms offers an inspiring sleek line of outdoor wall and bath lighting fixtures. Modern Forms takes functional lighting to a whole new level with LED lighting. With exceptional high LED lumen output,…

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6 Arm Brass Chandelier w/ Almond Crystal, Made in Spain, c. 1950

Water Street Brass

The difference is in the details   Connecticut Lighting Centers introduces Water Street Brass. Water Street Brass has a rich heritage in hardware. Made proudly in the U.S.A. in Jamestown, New York. Their artisans have decades of experience and handcraft all of their hardware products including cabinet, door and furniture hardware. Water Street Brass hardware…

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Creating Art With Lighting

Lighting is possibly the most powerful tool you have when it comes to interior design. It does not make sense to invest in beautiful furniture, rugs, paintings and accessories if they are in the dark. According to the American Lighting Association, the perfect light fixture not only illuminates a space – it is also a…

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Wall Plates by Legrand

Lose the Screws and Turn on the Style Wall Plates by Legrand Why settle for the same boring ho-hum wall plate? Find your fashion plate and make a beautiful switch with Legrand’s adorne collection of wall plates. With 32 options, you can easily match your home’s décor while adding a personal touch to any room….

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5Lt Brass Pan Fixture Victorian Style w/ Etched Scroll Cast Arms, c. 1920

UrbanJet Fan – A Blast From the Past

The UrbanJet Fan makes going retro even cooler! Complete your stylish space with a much needed blast from the UrbanJet Fan from Fanimation. Put this retro fan in any room to add a vintage touch. This compact fan is available in baby blue, milky ivory, mysterious black, sonic silver and spicy red. With so many finish options, the…

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Victorian Style Satin Opal Acorn Semi-Flush Mount, c. 1920

Every Detail is Brought to Light With Élan

The passion of art. The beauty of light. The allure of élan.   At Connecticut Lighting Centers, a new line of dazzling fixtures will catch your eye. These new products are from élan (a Kichler company) and they are more than just lighting fixtures—they are modern sculptures that define a room and your style. With…

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Are Light Bulbs Like Appliances?

Gone are the days when lights bulbs were temporary. With LEDs, light bulbs are becoming more like appliances—a permanent fixture in your home.  While the initial investment in LEDs is higher than traditional bulbs, the energy saving features and long shelf life will outweigh the costs in the long run.  In the video below, Terry…

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Connecticut Lighting Centers Participates In Project Home

Connecticut Lighting Centers is proud to be a participating vendor of the 2013 Project Home. Project Home is a partnership between FOX CT, Lovely Development and the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Hatford that built a home from the ground up. Connecticut Lighting Centers provided all the lighting and ceiling fans for the…

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Tis The Season To Be Melancholy?

Even though it’s the time of year for red and green, we have some “Noir” pieces that will light up your home! Noir, French for black, was coined in the 40’s and 50’s as a genre of literature and cinema. It is also used to describe high-end fashion that is primarily black and draws inspiration…

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Arts & Crafts Honeycomb Design Glass Semi Flush w/ Brass Hardware, c. 1910

New Hubbardton Forge Display – American Hand Forged Excellence

BY: Carla Beard, Director of Business Development & Certified Lighting Consultant Connecticut Lighting Centers recently added a new 250 square foot Hubbardton Forge gallery in our Hartford showroom. Hubbardton Forge is the oldest and largest commercial forge in the country that hand forges iron lighting. Aspiring artists and entrepreneurs George and Reed Hampton, started blacksmithing…

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