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Storybook History
Meyda Tiffany Lighting was founded when Meyer Cohen was
asked by his wife Ida, to build a stained glass window in
their kitchen so they wouldn't have to view the vintage cars
in their neighbor's driveway. Meyer was a master craftsman
and inventor, his wife Ida, was a natural business woman -
together they combined their names to form the Meyda
Lighting Brand we know today. What began as a hobby evolved
into America's Premier decorative lighting manufacturing and
importing company. Today Meyda Lighting continues to operate
as a family-run business, with the Cohens' son, Robert, at
the helm and grandsons Chester, Max and Ben by his side. The
company was founded on a Do it yourself philosophy. This
spirit has lead the company’s strategy of in-sourcing
technology, absorbing competitors and buying strategic
vendors. Over the years, Meyda Lighting has succeeded in
strategically acquiring competitors and suppliers, the Meyda
family of Lighting companies has evolved and is based in the
180,000 square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility
in Yorkville, New York.
Tiffany Lighting and Stained Glass Windows
Meyda Lighting has created the world’s most prolific
collection of stained glass lamps, fixtures and windows
including Tiffany reproductions and Meyda original stained
glass designs using our famous copperfoil construction. Each
is a unique work of art for generations to cherish for many
years to come. Some were featured on popular TV shows such
as “How It’s Made,” “The Price is Right,” “True Blood,” and
“ABC’s Extreme Makeover.” Currently hundreds of in-stock
Tiffanies and other stained glass designs are available with
a one-day lead time. Our stained glass collection includes
Arts & Crafts and Mission lighting that honor the rich
tradition of minimalist design and quality craftsmanship.
Straight lines and geometric designs highlight the best and
brightest in this group.
Quality Bent Glass
Quality Bent Glass opened its doors at the turn of the 20th
century. The company revolutionized the manufacturing
process for high temperature glass forming by custom
building production capacity glass forming ovens and kilns.
Quality Bent Glass is best known for supplying fixtures and
components to the original Louis C Tiffany Studios. The
Quality Bent Glass division was a vendor for Meyda Lighting
for many years, eventually becoming an early acquisition of
Meyda Lighting. We are one of the only remaining
manufacturers of bent glass lighting and take pride in a
rich heritage and rely on the expertise of over 100 years in
the making. We are still creating timeless masterpieces
using original tools, technologies and techniques. Quality
Bent Glass is credited with producing the original Coca-Cola
stained glass lamps which are still made today. High-fired
glass designs and metal finishes are customizable as each
Meyda Tiffany bent glass lamp or fixture is handcrafted to
order. The division also creates the Revival, Gas & Electric
and Schoolhouse Glass collections.
Old Forge
The next acquisition was a metalworks studio which served as
a regional supplier of decorative metal components. Meyda
transformed the artisanal manufacturer into our Old Forge
Division to deliver a broad range of made to order, nature
inspired lighting and home décor. To support this line we
invested heavily in our design and engineering teams. The
human talent was complemented with technology like CNC laser
cutting, tube/pipe cutting, sheet metal bending, and 3D CAD
software. The factory equipment investment is shadowed only
be the talent of the skilled welders, machine operators and
craftsmen that truly keep the operation successful.
Designers are Inspired by the nearby Adirondack Mountains in
Upstate New York, this rustic made-to-order offering
comprises animals, acorns, pinecones and other nature
inspired motifs found in the mountain and lake regions
across the northern hemisphere. Other categories include
standard billiard and island pendants with customizable
options such as finishes, sizes, diffusers and lamping.
Nearly every lighting fixture can be personalized by adding
a name, monogram, address or logo. Currently more than 3500
items can be Made to Order with significantly reduced lead
times.
Meyda Custom Lighting
Meyda Custom Lighting was launched during the building of
the world’s largest freestanding LED chandelier, which is a
centerpiece of the Stanley Theatre in Utica, New York. The
massive chandelier is 35 feet wide, 11 feet tall, weighs
over 3 tons, and was created using advanced technology and
artisanship employed by the division. Not just limited to
one of a kind pieces, Meyda Custom Lighting provides scores
of themes for various projects across a range of market
segments. No project is too large or complex. An example of
these efforts is the award-winning Chandel-Air series which
integrates innovative custom lighting designs and ceiling
fans with lamping and control options to achieve up to five
layers of light from a single fixture.
2nd Ave Lighting
In 2009, Meyda Lighting acquired a key competitor, 2nd Ave
Lighting. Founded in 1979, 2nd Ave offers American-made
custom and customizable chandeliers, pendants, lanterns,
street lamps and other fixtures. Distributed primarily to
the hospitality design community, this division manufactures
upscale bespoke lighting with an emphasis on hand applied
premium finishes, diffuser styles, and lens materials. Scale
and proportion are optimized with luminance by integrating
impeccable designs to meet clients’ aesthetic vision and
functional requirements, whether it’s a one-of-a-kind
masterpiece or a complete theme.
Fused Glass
The Fused Glass Collection was a natural product addition
given our long standing expertise in hot glass fabrication
techniques mastered in our Quality Bent Glass division.
Traditional workmanship, high fire kilns and original tools
are used to slump and fuse glass in the old world tradition.
Pendants, sconces and other fixtures feature unique glass
textures and stunning color/design combinations. Sinks and
countertops are extreme examples of these custom
capabilities.
Outdoor Lighting
To meet your exterior lighting needs, our Build Your Own
Craftsman Signature Series features Brass and Copper
fixtures with unlimited combinations of styles, functions,
sizes and finishes. Outdoor sconces, lanterns, pier and post
mounts and deck lights are also available. Crafted of Marine
grade materials like brass and copper, timeless living
finishes are offered to endure harsh climates.
Custom Finishing
The crowning touch for any Meyda Lighting decorative piece
is the finish, and when it comes to the finish, process is
everything. Over the years, we have developed a myriad of
meticulous finishing techniques. Additionally we’ve
purchased state of the art application equipment and
invested in technologies. Create a poetical fusion for
fixture details and surfaces with the rich hues, depth,
sheen and character of mottled wet paints brushed by
artisans and the consistent durability of environmentally
friendly, scratch and chemical resistant powder coat.
Additional innovative processes include: color
blending/replicating, sand carved etching, electroplating,
anodizing, burnishing, museum grade clear and tinted waxing,
dyeing, reverse painting, grinding, abrading, cutting, faux
wood, antiquing, and natural aging, as well as high
polished, hand-buffed and chemical patinas for specular
reflection or a satin look. Protective marine grade and
UV/corrosion resistant exterior finishes are available to
withstand the harshest climates. We have the ability to meet
the most discerning client needs and provide value added
techniques for volume conscious purchasers. With hundreds of
hand-applied finish options to choose from, Meyda Lighting
offers an extensive palette of rich tones and textures to
reflect individual tastes, sensibilities and lifestyles.
Modern Architectural & Commercial Lighting
American artisan-crafted contemporary luminaires are modern
marvels of engineering and design with unique elements,
ranging from halo rings to atomic styled orbs. Not just
limited to energy efficient LEDs, our latest offering
features ultra-thin OLEDs that use nanotechnology for
glare-free light and visual comfort. In addition to custom
lighting fabrication, Meyda Lighting provides contract
metal-cutting and other capabilities to meet the production
needs of various manufacturers that build products in the
U.S.
Bright Future
Meyda Lighting has been making the world more beautiful with
decorative lighting for over 45 years. Thousands of styles
are available, with new designs created every week. Share in
the impeccable quality, style and American craftsmanship as
we take our creative talents to the next level.
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