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Framburg

Henry Alfred Framburg opened his Chicago lighting shop in 1905. More than a century on, Framburg still rolls, solders, buffs and assembles every fixture by hand in Illinois, from candle-arm chandeliers to clean-lined island lights and iron lanterns for the porch.

Framburg Liebestraum scrolled iron chandelier with crystals in a two-story foyer
1905Founded in Chicago
13Framburg designs here
USAFormed and assembled in Illinois
100+Finish options, applied by hand

Shop by type

Every design is one page with all of its finishes, a measured drawing in inches and centimeters, and the exact bulb count, base and wattage.

Framburg chandeliers: Dining, foyer, mini and islandChandeliersDining, foyer, mini and islandFramburg bath and wall sconces: The largest group in the lineBath and wall sconcesThe largest group in the lineFramburg flush and semi-flush: For 8 ft ceilingsFlush and semi-flushFor 8 ft ceilingsFramburg pendants: Single drops and lanternsPendantsSingle drops and lanternsFramburg exterior lanterns: Wall, post, pier and ceilingExterior lanternsWall, post, pier and ceiling

Signature collections

Framburg names each design family. Most come as a full set: chandelier, mini, pendant, sconce and sometimes an island light, so one look can run through the house.

Framburg Liebestraum collection: Scrolled iron arms and crystalLiebestraumScrolled iron arms and crystalFramburg Compass collection: Open spheres around candle clustersCompassOpen spheres around candle clustersFramburg Constellation collection: Rings and orbs in modern finishesConstellationRings and orbs in modern finishesFramburg Heidelberg collection: Lantern cages, dining to islandHeidelbergLantern cages, dining to islandFramburg Simone collection: Starburst rods for modern roomsSimoneStarburst rods for modern roomsFramburg Boulevard collection: Linear frames for long tablesBoulevardLinear frames for long tablesFramburg Theorem collection: Glass cylinders in a steel frameTheoremGlass cylinders in a steel frameFramburg Jamestown collection: Colonial candle arms, the largest familyJamestownColonial candle arms, the largest familyFramburg Carcassonne collection: Old-world iron, indoors and outCarcassonneOld-world iron, indoors and out

Four generations of American metalwork

H. A. Framburg & Company started in Chicago in 1905. In World War I it built flood lamps for the U.S. Army, and in World War II it made ship recognition models used to train pilots. Its fixtures have hung in landmark buildings, including the White House.

The company now works from Bellwood, Illinois, just west of Chicago, as part of American Lighting Brands with House of Troy and Thumprints. Designs are modeled on the computer, then made the old way: metal is rolled and formed, joints are soldered, finishes are buffed and applied by hand, and each light is assembled and checked before it ships.

Framburg also takes custom work, including other sizes, finishes and lamping on many designs, for homes, hotels, clubs and restaurants.

Framburg Constellation orb chandelier above a white sectional sofa

Why buy Framburg from LoftModern

One page per design

All finishes of a frame sit on one page, so you can compare Matte Black, Mahogany Bronze or Polished Nickel at a glance.

Measured, not guessed

A measured drawing, the overall hanging height, chain length and canopy size help you check the fit before you order.

Clear lead times

Pieces in stock ship in 2–3 business days. Others are made to order in Illinois, and we confirm your date when you order.

Trade and project orders

Designers, builders and hospitality buyers can open a LoftModern trade account for project pricing and custom requests.

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About Framburg

Framburg is one of the oldest lighting makers in the United States. Henry Alfred Framburg founded H. A. Framburg & Company in Chicago in 1905, and the company still designs and builds its fixtures in Illinois, now in Bellwood. Metal is rolled and formed, joints are soldered, finishes are buffed and applied by hand, and every light is assembled in the same workshop. The range runs from candle-arm and crystal chandeliers to linear island lights, starburst pendants, bath sconces and iron exterior lanterns.

Framburg questions

Is Framburg lighting made in the USA?

Yes. Framburg forms, finishes and assembles its fixtures in Bellwood, Illinois, and every design we list is made in the USA.

How do I choose a finish?

Each design has one page with all of its finishes, from Matte Black and Mahogany Bronze to Polished Nickel, Antique Brass and two-tone combinations. Finishes are applied by hand, so tones can vary a little from photographs.

How long does a Framburg light take to ship?

Finishes marked in stock ship in 2 to 3 business days. Others are made to order at the Illinois workshop, and we confirm the ship date with you when you order.

Can Framburg make a custom size or finish?

On many designs, yes: other sizes, finishes and lamping. Send us the item number and what you need, and we will ask the workshop.

Are bulbs included?

No. Each page lists the bulb count, base and maximum wattage so you can choose your own; warm 2700K LED bulbs suit most Framburg finishes.

What if my light arrives damaged?

Contact us right away. We work with Framburg on a repair or replacement for shipping damage or a manufacturing defect.