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Project Showcase: Lighting and …Seafood?

When it comes time to renovate your home or business, finding the right team really makes or breaks the project.  When it came time to shed some new light on Masse’s Ocean Bar and Grille in Chicopee, Massachusetts, they called in the experts at Restoration Lighting Gallery in Hartford, Connecticut.  Restoration Lighting Gallery, helped this…

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We Sell Made-To-Order Mirrors: Choose Your Frame & Size

“I want to hang a decorative mirror over the fireplace in my living room, but can’t find what I’m looking for anywhere!” Is this a phrase you’ve uttered before?  You’re not alone.  Maybe you’re looking for the perfect mirror to hang in your dressing room or a mirror to make a small dining space look…

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May is National Preservation Month

HARTFORD, CT  May 2011 – Thousands of individuals across the country are celebrating National Preservation Month.  Small towns and big cities are holding events ranging from architectural and historic tours and award ceremonies, to fundraising events, educational programs and heritage travel opportunities.  “Celebrating America’s Treasures” is the theme of this month’s celebration, sponsored by the National…

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Just added!

We just finished restoring a pair of vintage lamps at Restoration Lighting Gallery that you have to check out. Who can’t use an extra table lamp or two? They’re great for end tables in the living room, an entryway console, or what about as accent lighting in the kitchen or bathroom? Besides being functional, lighting is also a major…

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Asian Influences in Vintage Design

Asian-influenced lighting, furniture and decor are perennial designer favorites. We have several beautiful restored antique and vintage lamps, vases and home accents in the store that were inspired by Asian design. Check out this snapshot from inside the Restoration Lighting Gallery Hartford showroom!  This is just a small sampling of the Asian-inspired collection on display….

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Why Choose Vintage and Antique Lighting?

One of the best ways to reduce your imprint on the earth is to re-use and re-purpose items.  When you select restored vintage or antique lighting, you are reusing something that may have been long forgotten or unused.  We hand-pick beautiful lamps, chandeliers and sconces and restore them to their original beauty.  Best of all, you are adding…

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Bringing Your Heirlooms to Light

Every light has a story, and every story is unique. This antique golf bag belonged to our client’s grandfather.  She loved the bag’s vintage style and it had tremendous sentimental value to her family.  She didn’t want it to just gather dust in the attic, so what a clever idea to turn it into a floor lamp!…

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Safety First!

Our clients are passionate about their antique and vintage lighting.  Many times a piece is handed down generation to generation, or it’s a purchase from a special antiquing trip. Do you have a fixture that you would like to preserve and protect? Bring it in to Restoration Lighting Gallery for a free safety inspection! We…

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