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Framburg
H.A. Framburg was founded in 1905 and operates from Bellwood, Illinois. The company designs and handcrafts decorative fixtures in the United States across period-reproduction and contemporary styles.
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Framburg at a glance
H.A. Framburg was founded in 1905 and operates from Bellwood, Illinois. The company designs and handcrafts decorative fixtures in the United States across period-reproduction and contemporary styles.
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At a glance
| Catalog | Current catalog → |
|---|---|
| Status | Acquired — One of the brands operated by American Lighting Brands. |
| Parent company | American Lighting Brands |
| Headquarters | Bellwood, Illinois |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Price tier | Premium |
| Manufacturing | Made in the USA |
| Website | framburg.com |
| Availability | On the SESCO Ft. Lauderdale card |
About Framburg
H.A. Framburg has been making decorative lighting since 1905 and works out of Bellwood, Illinois, just outside Chicago, where fixtures are hand rolled, soldered, buffed and assembled by its own employees. It is one of the brands operated by American Lighting Brands, alongside Arroyo Craftsman, House of Troy and Thumbprints. The catalog splits between period reproductions — Arts and Crafts, Colonial, Gothic, Art Nouveau — and clean contemporary work, and it is bought by designers and homeowners who want a US-made fixture and are willing to order rather than take stock.
Collections
| Carcassonne | Old-world Gothic lanterns in brass, including gargoyle detailing, with indoor fixtures and outdoor post lights in the family. |
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| Moderne | Contemporary chandeliers and mini chandeliers, offered in finishes including polished silver. |
| Kensington | Georgian-period styling for traditional entries and dining rooms. |
| Louvre | A minimal, restrained series for contemporary interiors. |
| Theorem | Mid-century modern styling within Framburg's hand-built construction. |
| Pantheon | Semi-flush mounts offered in satin pewter and polished nickel. |
| Normandy | An outdoor family with an updated Americana look. |
| Hartford | Exterior fixtures finished in charcoal. |
Where the money goes
Framburg is premium without being couture. What you pay for is domestic manufacture — metalwork hand rolled, soldered, buffed and assembled by Framburg employees in the Chicago area — and a company that will quote custom work by phone. Against imported fixtures in the same bracket, the difference shows in solder joints, metal gauge and the depth of the hand-applied finishes.
Where it gets used
Entry halls, dining rooms and stairwells in traditional and period houses, where a reproduction chandelier or lantern has to look right rather than merely old-fashioned; bath vanities and hall sconces to match. The outdoor families — wall mounts, hanging lanterns, post and ceiling fixtures — cover front entries, garages and driveway posts. The contemporary lines get specified where a client wants American manufacture without traditional styling.
Specifying notes
Framburg publishes a wide hand-applied finish range, and because fixtures are built in-house it will quote changes to size, finish and configuration — the custom line is 800-428-5367. Period-reproduction lines are cataloged by style (Arts and Crafts, Colonial, Gothic, Art Nouveau) rather than by room, which is worth knowing when searching. Outdoor lines include wall, ceiling, hanging lantern and post-mount fixtures; confirm the damp or wet location listing on the specific catalog number, and expect made-to-order lead times on anything not shown as new arrivals in stock.
How it compares
| Arroyo Craftsman | A sibling brand under the same parent, US-made, but committed to Craftsman and Mission styling in metal, mica and art glass. |
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| Hubbardton Forge | Hand-forged in Vermont with a larger contemporary catalog and stronger dealer network; generally a higher price. |
| Meyda Lighting | US-made in Syracuse with a very deep custom and art-glass program, better if the project needs one-off fabrication. |
| Troy Lighting | Similar premium decorative look at a comparable price with far broader availability, but manufactured overseas. |
Common questions about Framburg
Is Framburg good quality?
Framburg has been in business since 1905 and states its fixtures are hand rolled, soldered, buffed and assembled by its own employees in the Chicago area. That is a genuinely different construction standard from imported product at the same price, and the trade-off is lead time on made-to-order items.
Is Framburg made in the USA?
Yes. Framburg manufactures in the Chicagoland area from its facility at 941 Cernan Drive, Bellwood, Illinois.
Who represents Framburg lighting in South Florida?
I do not represent this line, so it sits in this index for reference. The manufacturer will point you to the agency that covers Florida. If you are working on a job here and want a comparable fixture from a line I represent, send me the type and I will put an alternative in front of you.
Can Framburg make a custom fixture?
Yes — because they build in-house, Framburg quotes custom lighting through its sales team. I can carry that request through to the factory and price it for you.
Does Framburg have a warranty?
Framburg warranty coverage is handled through the manufacturer and is supported through the channel the fixture was bought from. I will confirm the current terms on a specific item before you order.
How long is the lead time on Framburg?
Framburg shows some items as new arrivals in stock, but much of the line is built to order in a specified finish. I confirm the current lead time with the factory when I quote rather than promising a fixed number.
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