Swank Lighting

Yet another good source for retro lighting, Dallas' Swank Lighting is run by Ed Sexton and Doug Taylor. According to the site, the duo ran across a "long hidden, nearly forgotten treasure trove of handblown vintage Murano lamps from the 40s, 50s and 60s."

They bought the entire contents of the warehouse containing the lamps and the rest, as they say is history. There is an online site and a recently opened showroom. Here are a few examples of the Swank Lighting style:

Blue Opaline Murano Glass on Gold Lacquer

Pink and White Striped Dino Martens Murano Lamps on Gold Lacquer

Rosy Pink Seguso Ribbed and Swirled Murano Lamps

In addition to the vintage goods, they also have a selection of new, contemporary lamps, such as the pair shown above, in Tangerine Calcite Stone and Lucite.

More info on Swank can be found right here.

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Most of those lamps are simply gorgeous, but if the starting price for them is $1,800, I'm just going to have to lust after them forever.

posted by austinpeahen on November 26th 2008 at 1:58pm
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"I'm just going to have to lust after them forever."

No you won't.

You can get some great pairs of Murano lamps on eBay for far-far less. You may have to put some effort into cleaning them up, rewiring and purchasing new shades & finials - but you can easily get the look for @ 1/5th what these guys are charging or less.

posted by bepsf on November 26th 2008 at 2:08pm
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I have a pair of great pink ones I might sell and they have already been rewired and vintage dolphin bases added. If anyone is interested email me at stephanie at 31islandview dot com pic to follow $1200 for the pair
Thanks

posted by parrishnut on November 26th 2008 at 7:13pm
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I wrote them an email about one of the lamp pairs and they quoted 2800$. :(

posted by firebird on November 26th 2008 at 7:21pm
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Beautiful - I love these lamps! Thanks for the heads up on the prices, I'm glad I had an idea about how expensive they were before I looked.

posted by SanDiegoAT on November 27th 2008 at 2:28am
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