These fixtures use halogen bulbs. Why?

Halogen or tungsten-halogen is the lighting option of choice where high light quality or precise light focusing is required. A halogen lamp is really a specialized type of incandescent lamp, often featuring a parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) to improve light focus. Halogen lamps are more energy efficient than standard incandescent lamps. We feel that halogen bulbs are the best choice for desk lamps and reading lamps.

What is mica?

Mica is a mined mineral. We use traditional amber mica in our copper desk lamps. Popular in mission style and craftsman style lighting, we've incorporated this beautiful material into our contemporary copper lamps, suitable for any home or office lighting application.

What is cased glass?

Cased glass (also known as overlay glass) refers to a process whereby two layers of glass are fused together. Typically, cased glass shades are white on the inside and green, purple or amber on the outside.

What does 'infinitely adjustable' mean?

These ingeniously designed copper lamps are counterweighted. Properly calibrated, they will stay in any position without any mechanical assistance. There are no screws to tighten or springs to loosen. In combination with a rotary dimmer and halogen bulb, these lamps provide the finest task lighting available.

Where are these lights made?

These lights are designed and manufactured entirely in the US.

Can I talk to the artist?

Yes. These lights are designed by award-winning artist Tom Hoff. He’d be happy to discuss any aspect of the process with you. Give him a call at 845-756-5034 or send an email to highfired@citlink.net