You may request an individual sample finish at no charge (1

request per customer, please).  If you need more than 1

sample finish, they are available at $5 per finish.  This

amount will be deducted from any order of $200 or more

received within 90 days of your request.

At Lightworks, we offer the following custom options:

WIDTH AND LENGTH:
We have two standard widths for all multi-arm ceiling fixtures

and wall sconces. All measurements DO NOT include the size

of glass shades or art glass lantern shades. For shade sizes see

the shade section. For art glass lantern sizes see the specific fixture

or call, fax or e-mail for an exact measurement.

Standard Ceiling Fixture Small Sizes

4-arm:              Height 28"                         Width 18"

3-arm:              Height 28"                         Width 16"

Standard Ceiling Fixture Large Sizes

4-arm:              Height 33"                         Width 22"

3-arm:              Height 33"                         Width 20"       

Standard Sconce Sizes

Double Sconces: Height 6 1/2" across or up and down

                       Width 12" across 4"-6" or width of shade for up and down

                       Depth 8"

Single Sconces:  Height 6 1/2"

                       Width 4"-6" or width of shade

                       Depth 6"-8"

Custom Sizes: If our standard width is not exactly what you need, our

ceiling fixtures and sconces can be customized in whatever width you

desire. There is a fee of $50.00 for any requested non-standard width

up to three feet. If you order a non-standard width over three feet, our

fee is $50.00 plus $10.00 for each foot or portion thereof over three feet.

All light fixtures hanging on a single rod or chain can be varied in length

from a desired minimum length up to a maximum of a three foot drop.

The drop in this instance is determined by measuring the fixture from the

point it meets the ceiling to the bottom of the shade holder. A charge of

$10 per foot or portion thereof for each additional foot will be added for

any fixture length over three feet. Fixtures using square chain, however,

are charged $15 per foot for additional footage.

Fixtures with multiple rods or chain usually specify the standard length

range on the fixture description page. Any variation from those lengths

will result in a charge of $10 per foot per rod or chain. That means a

fixture hanging from two rods or chains would be $10 x 2 for each

additional foot, and a fixture with four rods or chains would be $10 x 4

for each additional foot. Fixtures using square chain, however,

are charged $15 per foot for additional footage.

We are also able to vary the depth of our wall sconces on request.

There often is no additional charge for increasing or decreasing the

depth of a wall sconce. Just ask.

FINISHES:
We offer many hand-applied, hand-rubbed finishes at Lightworks and a

painted matte black finish. All our metal finishes are organic and

biodegradeable and continue to patina and change with time, although

those that are lacquered will hold up for a longer time in their original

finish. Fixtures without lacquer have a more aged look and more

variation in tone. Fixtures with lacquer tend to have a more even finish.

Some of our finishes are more complex and more expensive to produce,

so an extra fee is added for those finishes. See the fixture descriptions for

price breakdowns by finish. Samples of finishes are available on request.

Our finishes include:

Antique Bronze:

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This finish provides a very authentic looking antique coloring.

It is a dark brown finish, unlacquered, with obvious variations

in overall tone. It continues to change with time and has an

overall mottled appearance.

Bronze:

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This finish is dark brown in color and always comes with an

applied satin matte lacquer. It has a uniform dark brown color.

Dark bronze:

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This finish is darker brown (almost black) in color and comes

with an applied satin matte lacquer and paint overspray.  It has

a unform very dark brown color.

Bronze with highlights:

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This finish is a Lightworks exclusive.  This is a bronze finish with

an applied satin lacquer.  Raised portions are then hand-rubbed

to expose the natural brass below.  This finish also works well on

mission fixtures where the edges of the square pieces are hand-rubbed

for a sharp looking effect.  For a sample of this, see our Wexler sconce.

Dark bronze with highlights:

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Another lightworks exclusive, this finish is a very dark brown

(almost black) finish with an applied satin lacquer and paint overlay.

Like our bronze with highlights finish, raised portions are hand-rubbed

to expose the natural brass below. 

Antique brass:

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A slightly lighter brown finish than bronze, this finish has an

applied satin matte lacquer and is basically a uniform color.

Natural brass (smooth finish - lacquered):

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The lacquered version of our natural brass finish is nice and

uniform and has a mellow gold color.

Natural brass (mottled finish - unlacquered):

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The unlacquered version of our natural brass finish is a

non-uniform finish that mimics the aging process of brass

and will continue to change with time. For another sample

of how this finish has aged over time, see the Suzanne Model sconce.

Old Brass

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This brass finish has a mellow gold and brown tone and

has light mottling.

Gold Tint:

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This finish is similar to a lacquered natural brass finish but

has a brigher gold (gilded) finish.  A gold tint lacquer is used

to get the look of bright gilding.

Burnished brass:

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Bronze and mellow gold (natural brass) in color, this

finish comes with a satin matte lacquer and has obvious

variations in tone.  Basically, a bronze finish is applied and

then hand brushed to get a burnished effect.

Polished brass:

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This is a bright brass hand-polished finish.  It is available

with or without a gloss lacquer.  A gloss lacquer will keep

the polished brass uniform in color and tone.  Unlacquered

polished brass will patina over time.

 

Brushed nickel gloss - hand-rubbed:

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This is a hand-rubbed nickel finish (there's actually silver in this finish)

with a gloss lacquer.  This is a smooth finish and is well suited

for bathrooms and kitchens and matches the hue of stainless

steel appliances.

Brushed nickel satin - hand-rubbed:

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This is also a hand-rubbed nickel finish, but the finish is satin

and has a more antiqued look. The finish has a smooth surface

texture but may take on slight mottling with time.

Antique brushed nickel - hand-rubbed:

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This is a hand-rubbed brushed nickel finish with a small amount

of satin lacquer.  It is very mottled, so as to produce a very

antiqued look.

Polished nickel - hand-rubbed:

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Another hand-rubbed finish from Lightworks, this finish has a

gloss lacquer and is uniform in color and tone.  It is less glossy

than a plated polished nickel finish (see below), but as with most

of our finishes, it is more environmentally friendly than a plated

finish (to both human and planet).  Common to most polished nickel

finishes, it has a bit of a gold hue.

Polished Nickel - Plated:

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This polished nickel finish is a high gloss plated finish.  It is

not hand-rubbed.  As with most polished nickel finishes, it

has a bit of a gold hue.

Antique polished nickel - hand-rubbed:

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This polished nickel finish has a dark silver tone and obvious

variations in the finish.  It is used on fixtures where an antiqued

look is desired.

Polished Chrome:

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This is a plated polished chrome.  The high gloss is plated,

not hand-rubbed.  As with most plated chrome finishes, it

has a bit of a blue hue. 

Black Matte:

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This is a painted black finish sealed with a matte lacquer. 

Antique red-brown - hand-rubbed:

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A rustic finish with red and brown tones, this finish has obvious

variations in tone and surface texture.  This is an unlacquered

finish that will continue to patina.

Verde:

This finish is meant to mimic copper that has taken on a

greenish hue over time. The finish is a green/blue color

over a dark bronze finish. Satin matte lacquer is applied

to this finish. The finish has obvious variations in overall tone.

Polished copper - hand-rubbed:

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Another specialty finish, this finish is available only on

certain fixtures and on special request. Prices for this finish

vary from fixture to fixture. Polished copper is a bright copper

finish with a gloss lacquer applied and has a uniform copper

tone. It is also available unlacquered and will eventually patina

to a dark brown.

 

Other specialty finishes:
At Lightworks, we can customize a finish for you if you supply us with

a sample. The fee for these finishes depends on the finish you request

and the fixture to which you need it applied.

SWITCHES AND SWITCHABLE SOCKETS:
Unless otherwise specified, all light fixtures come with non-switch sockets.

However, we can add turn-key or pull-chain sockets to most ceiling fixtures

and wall sconces. If you prefer, we can add a rotary, turn-knob, or dimmer

switch to most of our ceiling fixtures and sconces. Switch sockets and fixture

switches are $10 each and $20 for each dimmer switch.

For an example of a turn-key socket see The Aurora.

For an example of a pull-chain socket see The Sundance.

VAULTED CEILINGS:
For an additional $25.00, we can adapt most of our ceiling fixtures to

mount on a vaulted ceiling.

SPECIALTY ROD OR CHAIN:
In addition to plain, round tube, we offer round tube which is embossed,

reeded, or twisted tube which can be used on many of our ceiling fixtures

and sconces. Round and square tube also comes in various width sizes. Talk

to us about the various options available in rod and chain to further customize

your fixture from Lightworks. We’ll quote you a price based on the amount

and the type of rod or chain you request.

For an example of reeded tube see The Kissner (3/4" tube) or The Shuster (3/8" tube)

For an example of twisted tube see The Dayton (3/4" tube) or The Koehler (3/8" tube)

For an example of embossed tube see Embossed Tube (3/4" tube).

OTHER CUSTOM FEATURES:
By now, you may have realized that at Lightworks we encourage you to customize

your own fixture so that it will be just the way you want it to be. Don’t be afraid

to ask if we can combine the style of two or more fixtures, change a shade holder,

or substitute a different ceiling canopy. If you’re really feeling adventurous, design

your own fixture or bring in or send us a picture. Of our current models, over half

were produced this way. If you do design a fixture, we will happily place it in our

catalog and name it after you or let you choose whatever name you want for the

fixture.

ORDERING:
Currently, all orders are by telephone, fax, or email only. We do

accept Visa and Mastercard. We require 100% down on all fixtures

before we will schedule them for production. Prices and finishes as

reflected on this web site are subject to change.  We will supply you

with current prices and verify finishes once your order is placed.

SHIPPING AND RETURNS:
All lighting orders are subject to a minimum additional 10% fee for shipping within the

continental United States. All over-sized shipments require a per fixture quote.

Sales tax will be added for orders shipped within Minnesota. If we made a mistake

in the manufacture of your lighting fixture, you may return the light fixture to

Lightworks after contacting us. Otherwise, all custom-built and historic reproduction

light fixtures are non-returnable. Credit will be issued for returned items, less

shipping costs, if applicable.  All returns must be made within 30 days of the

date of shipping. Returns must be in original condition and include a receipt.  Note

that once products are installed, they are not considered to be in original

condition.  You must ship prepaid in order for us to accept a return of an item.

We do not refund shipping costs, unless we made an error in the manufacture

of your item.