Chez Peachy: Crystal Renaissance Fine Lighting & Restorations by Matthew Santoro Rewires and Restores the Broken Stained Glass on Peachy's Hartford Whalers Tiffany Lamp! Crystal Renaissance Fine Lighting & Restorations is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know for Rewiring Lamps and Stained Glass Repair
Oops.
Accidents happen in life.
We won't tell you how that pane broke, but it made us incredibly sad.
As you have heard, someone around here is obsessed with lighting and being able to see properly (for more on actual vision, see Oleg at Surreal Eyewear!) and has some lamps with a lot of sentimental value. As time goes on, the aging process happens to lamps, just like it happens to you! Previously on Whom You Know, Matthew earned accolades for fixing the rewiring of the bunny lamp:
We were just as pleased with his work on the Whalers Lamp, which is perfect inside with the new rewiring and outside with the perfectly restored white glass panel - and we understand white stained glass in particular is particularly challenging to fix!
Listen to Matthew:
"Your Whaler lamp is in the hands of our glass artisan, who normally does our stained glass pieces. We should have this lamp shade back to you within the week.
We repaired this lamp, which had a broken socket, and used a socket shell that looks like the finish of the lamp base itself, which is a dark antique brass or bronze look. Many times, our clients allow us the "artistic" license when it comes to their lamp looking pristine. Lamps are my passion and my love, so I do what it takes to give them the TLC they deserve.
Lamps either turn on or off with a turn switch on the socket, or a switch on the lamp cord itself. Turn on/off switches have been on the market as early as 1900 with companies like BRYANT, LEVITON, and EAGLE to name a few.
Tripping a breaker is the same as blowing a fuse--meaning, there is too much current on a line. You would need to consult an electrical contractor to ascertain the limit of power per circuit. Only a qualified, licensed electrical contractor would be able to answer this question. I can offer no opinions on power strips, except that major appliances should not be used with them."
-Matthew Santoro
And, the Hartford Whalers lamp completely enjoyed the conclusion of the Stanley Cup last night as it was finally in top form and ready to light the way. Maybe Gordie Howe is even using a lamp like this in heaven...
Matthew Santoro, Owner, CCBW (Chief Cook and Bottle Washer)
Chandelier Stylist and Antique Lighting Expert
Matthew, or "Matty" as he is more commonly known, began his love affair with fine art, history and crystal chandliers more than 35 years ago while working for some of New York City's most prestigious designer lighting showrooms. Under the auspices of some of the great chandelier masters in the United States and Europe alike, Matty honed his skills as a designer of custom crystal chandeliers and studied antique lighting of the 18th and 19th century. His knowledge of antique lighting took him into the realm of restoration and replication throughout the United States, as well as projects overseas. His creative restorations and re-interpretations of antique lighting has made him a valuable asset to interior designers and antique aficionados everywhere. His work can be seen in some of Long Island's most prestigious antique galleries, where dealers seek his advise on appraisals as well as restoration. His custom creations served the likes of Star Jones, Donald Trump, and some of the most influential interior designers in New York. Many of these designers worked with Matty where he was instrumental in the brilliant restorations at Tavern on The Green, The Pierre Hotel, Steinway Hall, and Ralph Lauren's flagship store on Madison Avenue.
MISSON STATEMENT
His mission is to educate all interior designers, antique dealers, homeowners as well as aficionados on the value, beauty, superior craftsmanship and timelessness of these classic masterpieces of bygone artistry and manufacture. With a specialty in the English Cut Glass chandelier in the tradition of Thomas Osler, William Perry and Robert Adam our museum quality restorations and historically accurate replications are unsurpassed in the industry, using state of the art technical knowledge combined with the artistry and attention to detail in the shadow of the old world masters. Our knowledge of the lost art of the chandelier doesn’t mean we are more expensive- it just means we know our craft like no other
CRYSTAL RENAISSANCE FINE LIGHTING, INC. PRESENTS THE CHANDELIER AS FINE ART.
The word “chandelier” comes from the French word “chandelle”, meaning candleholder. It is defined as a lighting device, whether candle powered or electrical, with two or more branches, or arms, suspended from a ceiling in order to light a space.
The word “renaissance” means to be born anew; a rebirth-or giving new life to that which is old. It is a revival of the classical orders of art and design.
We also define chandeliers as “JEWELRY FOR THE HOME”, and like any fine jewelry–their brilliance and splendor is what is most appealing to the eye. Therefore, the RENAISSANCE of this JEWELRY is what makes THE FINE ART OF THE CHANDELIER,
For more than 35 years, the multi-talented artisans and designers of CRYSTAL RENAISSANCE FINE LIGHTING, INC., have dedicated their lives to the rebirth and new life of old, dull, and neglected antique chandeliers, wall sconces and lamps alike. Our fascination with history combined with a love affair of fine art in every period and genre enable us to re-interpret the most dramatic significance of these special heirlooms for the enjoyment of future generations. You may say that we re-create today’s antiques for tomorrow, preserving their integrity to be handed down again and again.
