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House of Troy
House of Troy has hand-crafted lighting since 1947 and assembles its fixtures at its Vermont facility. The line focuses on task lighting including picture lights, swing-arm lamps, piano lamps and desk lamps.
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House of Troy at a glance
House of Troy has hand-crafted lighting since 1947 and assembles its fixtures at its Vermont facility. The line focuses on task lighting including picture lights, swing-arm lamps, piano lamps and desk lamps.
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At a glance
| Catalogue | Current catalogue → |
|---|---|
| Status | Acquired — Part of American Lighting Brands. |
| Parent company | American Lighting Brands |
| Headquarters | Hyde Park, Vermont |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Price tier | Mid-range |
| Manufacturing | Made in the USA |
| Website | houseoftroy.com |
| Availability | On the SESCO Ft. Lauderdale card |
About House of Troy
House of Troy has been making lighting since 1947 and assembles its fixtures at its own plant in Hyde Park, Vermont, where the company states each light is hand rolled, soldered, buffed and assembled by its employees and shipped from Vermont. The line is narrow and deliberate: task and accent lighting — picture lights, piano and desk lamps, swing-arm and wall-mounted lamps, lecterns and floor lamps — rather than a full-range decorative catalog. Buyers are designers and homeowners lighting artwork, pianos, libraries and studies, plus hospitality and institutional clients doing the same.
Collections
| Advent | Picture light collection, one of the core House of Troy picture-light families. |
|---|---|
| Hyde Park | Named collection carried across the House of Troy range. |
| Home/Office | Desk and task lamp collection aimed at study and office use. |
| Piano/Desk | The piano and desk lamp collection, a signature House of Troy category. |
| Grand Piano | Lamp collection scaled for grand pianos. |
| Library | Traditional library-style lamp collection. |
| Slim-line / Ultra Slim-line | Low-profile picture light collections for tighter frame clearances. |
| Lectern | Lectern and podium lighting collection for institutional and worship use. |
What you get for the money
House of Troy is mid-tier by price but unusual in the category because the fixtures are actually assembled in the United States, in Vermont, rather than imported. What the money buys is metal fabrication done in-house — hand-rolled shades, soldered joints, buffed finishes — and a consistent finish palette that lets you match a picture light to a desk lamp across the room. It is now part of American Lighting Brands, alongside Arroyo Craftsman, Framburg, Scatchard Stoneware and Thumbprints.
Where it gets used
Picture lights over framed art in galleries, hotel corridors, dining rooms and libraries; piano lamps on uprights and grands in homes, schools and churches; swing-arm and desk lamps in studies and reading corners; lectern lights in houses of worship and lecture halls. Because the product is task-focused, it is usually specified alongside a decorative line rather than instead of one.
Specifying notes
Picture lights come in multiple lengths that need to be matched to the artwork width and to the frame depth, and the Slim-line and Ultra Slim-line collections exist specifically for tight frame clearances — measure before ordering. Many House of Troy fixtures are offered in both hardwired and plug-in versions, and in battery-operated versions on some picture lights, so confirm which power method the installation needs. These are indoor fixtures; do not specify them for damp or wet locations.
How it compares
| Hudson Valley Lighting | Broader decorative catalog with picture lights included, but not a task-lighting specialist and not US-assembled. |
|---|---|
| Visual Comfort Signature | Higher price, designer-authored picture and library lights; House of Troy is the value pick for the same function. |
| Arroyo Craftsman | A sibling under American Lighting Brands; US-made, but Craftsman-style architectural fixtures rather than task lighting. |
| Robert Abbey | US-assembled portable lamps at a similar or higher price; broader in table and floor lamps, narrower in picture and piano lights. |
Common questions about House of Troy
Is House of Troy good quality?
Yes. The company has been making lighting since 1947 and states that its fixtures are hand rolled, soldered, buffed and assembled by its own employees in Hyde Park, Vermont, and shipped from there — which is rare in decorative lighting at this price.
Is House of Troy made in the USA?
Yes. House of Troy designs in Vermont and assembles at its Hyde Park, Vermont facility, and states that all of its products ship out of Vermont.
Where can I buy House of Troy?
House of Troy sells through lighting showrooms and authorized dealers. Ask me who the authorized dealer is for your area.
Does House of Troy have a warranty?
House of Troy product is warranted through the manufacturer, and Hold the Spec supports warranty claims as an authorized dealer. Specific terms are not published on the pages we verified, so ask for the current warranty document with your quote.
What size picture light do I need?
Match the light's length to the width of the artwork and check the frame depth for clearance — the Slim-line and Ultra Slim-line collections exist for frames that do not leave much room. Hold the Spec can size one against your piece.
How long is the lead time on House of Troy?
Because the fixtures are assembled to order in Vermont, lead time depends on the finish and configuration. Hold the Spec can confirm the current lead time on a specific item before you order.
Quoting House of Troy?
Send us the fixture schedule or the drawings and we will come back with a line-by-line price and current lead times.
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Ships nationwide
Yes — we ship House of Troy anywhere in the US. It is one of the lines Hold the Spec carries directly, so wherever the job is, you can buy it from us — not just in South Florida.
Why ask me about it
Twenty years specifying lighting in this market, on the rep side of the desk. I know which lines hold a spec, which ones slip on lead time, and what the substitution is going to be when value engineering starts.
More lines we carry
Also on our line card: Hubbardton Forge · Hudson Valley Lighting · Hinkley · Hi-Lite · Humble · Inter-Lux Decorative · Graypants · Foscarini
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