Fine Arts: On Legacy and Innovation

Fine Arts history dates back to the 19th century with a glass-making factory run by Max Blumberg. In 1941 his son Jack founded the company we know (and continue to be awed by) as Fine Arts. Founded in a tradition dating back to the craftsmanship of Renaissance Italy, we have come to expect only the best and most beautiful fixtures in their North Carolina showroom. . .and we go there repeatedly to bring them back to you.

It was a sentimental moment in the world of lighting as William (Billy) Kreitsek Jr. entered the showroom at High Point Market and met with Jack's son, Max Blumberg, and his brother Tommy.  Max took over the company in 1965 and has kept the flames of a torch first lit by his grandfather, then carried onward by his father, flickering proudly till this day. A 400,000 square foot facility in Miami, 60 galleries all over the globe, and a commitment to only manufacture products in the United States of America are a testament to the kind of loyalty bloodline can carry.

Suffolk Designer Lighting is young by comparison, but there isn't a day Billy (and his siblings Kenneth and Karen) forget that they also stand at the threshold of a tradition set forth by their parents forty years ago. There are some kinds of pride - in quality, in customer care, in dedication to providing only the best - that can never be bought. They are simply borne.

SDL Founder William Kreitsek Sr. with his sons William Jr. and Kenneth

Walking through the showroom is like walking through the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. . .

Imagine your entrance as grandly as possibly. . .

Or create a softer mood with a seeded glass and a golden glow. . .

But never forget that in the spirit of their Italian forefathers, the team at Fine Arts place a premium on innovation. A Hall of Mirrors can just as easily segway into a chic, modern bar in any urban city:

Fine Arts carries countless fixtures, but we went on a limb and invested in something a little more modern and funky (don't worry, we're still bring you the Hall of Mirrors) The Catalyst collection could be exquisite in a modern home or public bar or restaurant. The colors dance. . .

. . .and remind us lucky few who live forever in a world of light that it is a fine art indeed.