Altesi Paper Lanterns

We were asked to design and make the lanterns for Altesi Ristorante, NYC. 

Hand-stitched leather straps hold the paper box lantern under the natural oak canopy.  

We made a pair over the breakfast counter...

 ...and a pair over the bar.

Hand-Stitched Paper Shade with Teak Base

We made a series of Teak Table Lamps with Handmade paper shade.  

We used the same base for floor lamps, as well.

Hand-Stitched Leather Stick Lamp

The classic gaucho weave makes the construction the decoration.

Detail of the weave.

Bellport Lamp

We made a group of these blanket-stitched lamps for a house on Long Island.

Hand-stitched Candle Shade

Hand-Stitched English Pigskin Trim

Hand-stitched Sconces

We have made a few sets of these very simple sconces.

Hand-stitched Black Calf 

Hand-Stitched Pigskin

Woven Leather Lamp Base

Woven Calfskin Desk Lamp, with hand-stitched base. 

Crystal Chandelier

Hand-stitched leather cups and a large crystal were added to this small French chandelier

Hand Hammered Pendant Light

Milk Glass Disc Light

We made a set of these lights based on one I've stared at for years by Edwin Lutyens at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Hand-stitched Box Lights

 Hand-stitched flush mount fiberglass light boxes.
They glow beautifully with a soft light.

Model Lamp

Red lacquered Lamp

Red lacquered desk lamp with  blanket-stitched paper lamp shade.

Blanket-stitch Paper Shades

We make these shades in all shapes and sizes.  

Leather Candle Chandelier

Hand-stitched leather frame, with leather wrapped arms.

Dovetail Leather Lamp 2

Leather wrapped lamp base, with a hand-stitched finial.

Dovetail Leather Lamp

English Saddle leather finished with a large dovetail joint.