hubbardton forge lighting

Hubbardton Forge is a relatively young company (est. 1974) relying on old, time-honored traditions to create stylish lamps and other lighting. Each of their pieces is hand-forged and designed with durability and structural integrity in mind. They also focus on sustainable manufacturing techniques, and are a three-time recipient of the Vermont Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. Above: these chandeliers are both traditional and modern, with flowery (but solid) arms radiating from a central axis to form a bulb-like shape.

Stepping into the realm of pure contemporary, their table lamps strike a balance between clean lines and hand-crafted curves and flourishes. The first lamp actually was actually the winner of the 2005 Pinnacle Design Achievement Award, using a simple two-footed design with an Asian flair (the base resembles the Chinese character for “person”). I’m particular to the Coral Fan lamp, which sports four probing tentacles while a fifth one serves as a support column.

I like how Hubbardton focuses its attention on the wall plate for its sconces. Above: one wall sconce is accented with a small bunch of stems (one with a leaf) against an off-center base, while the last sconce contrasts a wide-brimmed shade against a sleek, vertically-oriented bronze plate with hints of Art Deco. Hubbardton does not sell direct, but many of their products are available at Bellacor.