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Lighting: Machine Shop Lighting in Austin, Texas by Julie

Issue 46 · The Well-Stocked Home · November 18, 2011

Lighting: Machine Shop Lighting in Austin, Texas by Julie

Issue 46 · The Well-Stocked Home · November 18, 2011

Marc Knight, an Austin, Texas-based contractor, was inspired to launch a small line of handmade lighting when he couldn't find well-made industrial fixtures during a kitchen remodel; his custom retro-inspired lighting is made using Sundial wire, hand-shaped Pyrex glass shades, and hand-welded raw steel parts. To see more, go to Machine Shop Lighting.

Machine Shop Industrial Pendant Lawrence Pulley

Above: Machine Shop Industrial Pendant Lawrence Pulley; $650.

Machine Shop Industrial Pendant Lawrence Pulley

Above: The machine shop light fixture is made from alloy steel with a Pyrex shade.

Harrison Pulley Sconce

Above: Harrison Pulley Sconce; handmade from A36 raw steel with handmade Pyrex shade; $650.

Harrison Pulley Sconce

Above: The wall sconce pull chain fixture is made from raw steel with ball pull chain and clear Pyrex shade.

Haegglund Pendant

Above: Haegglund Pendant; $650.

Haegglund Pendant

Above: The Haegglund pendant features a handmade A36 raw steel frame with a Pyrex glass cylinder.