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From the Mediterranean to Your Home: The Character of Real Brass

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There is a specific warmth to Mediterranean design that’s hard to find in mass-produced lighting. Our collection is about bringing that authentic feel, solid, heavy, and timeless, directly to your space.

We don’t believe in flimsy materials, we believe in brass that has a presence in the room.

Solid Material, Lasting Style

Most of what you find in big-box stores today is steel or plastic with a thin brass coating. Our fixtures are different. They are made of solid brass, which means they have the weight and durability you’d expect from a premium piece. Whether you choose a polished finish that shines or a brushed texture that feels more understated, you’re getting a material that matures beautifully over time.

European Design for the American Interior

Our designs are inspired by the architectural heritage of the Mediterranean—clean lines, classic silhouettes, and a focus on how light interacts with a room. These aren’t just “lamps”; they are pieces of European style designed to act as a focal point in any American home, from a modern apartment to a traditional house.

  • Distinctive Finishes: Each piece is finished with care to ensure the brass looks rich and authentic.
  • A Warm Glow: Brass has a natural ability to catch the light, creating a welcoming atmosphere that “cooler” metals like chrome simply can’t match.

Shipping Direct to You

We ship our collection straight from our Mediterranean source to your door. It’s a straightforward process to bring a piece of European flair into your home. If you appreciate honest materials and designs that stand out from the crowd, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here.

A Note for Our US Customers

We want you to love your new lighting from the moment it arrives. Since these are authentic European imports:

  1. Bulbs: They require E27 bulbs (easily found on Amazon or at specialty lighting shops).
  2. Installation: We recommend having them installed by a licensed electrician who is familiar with international wiring to ensure a perfect fit in your home.

Bringing a piece of Europe into your home is about more than just light—it’s about a different perspective on design and quality.

Nautical style lights made of brass. ART 435-03 Brass

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Nautical style lights. Lighting for crossings pathways. ART 435-03 Brass. Video by techtube.eu

Brass wall lights will not deform and will maintain their properties when exposed for prolonged periods to sudden temperature changes, high humidity and other adverse weather conditions.

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Nautical brass lights, Bulkhead wall lights, ART BR418 Brass.

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Nautical brass lights. Bulkhead wall lights. ART BR418 Brass. Video by techtube.eu

Built to withstand adverse weather conditions, even in coastal areas with sea spray.

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Outdoor Ceiling – Wall Light. Nautical lighting bulkhead. ART BR403 Brass IP64, 12W

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Wall or Ceiling Bulkhead light. ART BR403 Brass, by techtube.eu
Brass Light Fixtures Quality Brass Lights. Very high and strong resistance to weather conditions

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Lighting and color. How lighting affects color

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Lighting and color.

Lighting and color.

The colors we see are the result of a light beam striking a surface and then reflected towards our eyes.
Research has increasingly shown that the concept of color is the result of peoples’ psycho-physiological approach.

Exterior wall bulkhead lights
Exterior wall bulkhead lights

There are also other factors that influence the visual perception of colors and light, such as age, sensitivity to light, and neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and autism.

Lighting has the power to transform a space.

When designing a space, color perception is strongly related to the sensations caused by the lamps according to their color temperature.

Most designers know that the warm and cold tones of the lamps produce different colors.
Incandescent lamps—warm lighting—add an orange or reddish tint to colors.

For example, brown acquires a pink tint.

Marine nautical wall lights
Marine nautical wall lights

On the other hand, fluorescent lamps—cold lighting—add a blue tint which results in brown acquiring a blue tint.
This phenomenon is usually found in bathrooms equipped with fluorescent lamps.

Also, have a look at some of the light fixtures that create the feeling of past eras, suitable for interior decoration—the beautiful brass light fixtures.

Outdoor lighting makes a difference

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Outdoor lighting.

Decorative Outdoor Lighting
Decorative Outdoor Lighting

As interior lighting can highlight the style and the uniqueness of a space, creating a distinctive feeling, so can outdoor lights give a different dimension and aesthetic, while also providing security.

Today, the wide variety of available outdoor light fixtures makes it relatively easy to find lights that match the style, decoration and architectural details of every home.

Along with the appropriate choice of light sources, one needs to cover the most common areas requiring functional lighting, such as sidewalks, entrances and reception areas.

Lighting in these areas can ensure optimal conditions for safe movement, which means the proper placement of light fixtures is very important.

Garden lighting
Garden lighting

Entrance lighting not only helps when unlocking a door at night, but also makes it easier for visitors to recognize your doorbell.

Lighting along an entryway or a terrace can prevent possible slipping, stumbling or falling.

Outdoor lighting around the house offers safety and comfort, with high-intensity lights acting as a theft deterrent.

There are also other outdoor areas around the home that can benefit from effective lighting.

Adding lights to a courtyard or terrace makes it easier to use them for barbecues or family gatherings.

Lights can highlight a garden or impart a more intense and dramatic effect to the liquid element.

Nautical outdoor bulkhead light
Nautical outdoor bulkhead light

Proper placement of light fixtures also gives a different dimension to small gardens.

There is a wide variety of outdoor light fixtures with different designs, sizes and types that can be paired to the area’s style.

At brass-light-fixtures.com, you can find wall-mounted, beam-mounted, pendant or landscape light fixtures, in any color and with a number of finishes.

Kitchen lighting. Tips and ideas

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Kitchen lighting. Tips and ideas

island style pendant lighting
Island style pendant lighting

As the kitchen is not always located in the ideal area compared to the rest of the house, you should at least ensure that it does not have any disadvantages that make it “awkward” and dysfunctional.

Besides, you spend a large part of the day there, so it’s worthwhile addressing its configuration.
This means that matters such as natural lighting and room ventilation are key priorities.

Windows must be of sufficient size, while it is preferable to have access to a veranda, thus facilitating the removal of daily trash.

Technical kitchen lighting is a matter that you should not undertake casually and hastily, if you want it to adequately serve your needs.

Kitchen island pendant light
Kitchen island pendant light

The kitchen bench is the central point of illumination and will be covered by built – in spotlights or fluorescent lamps that will illuminate the desired spot with clarity.

The general kitchen lighting body—usually located at the center of the ceiling—serves the rest of the space, but not the individual tasks performed on the bench.

In addition, pay close attention to damp spots, so as to prevent moisture from affecting the cabinet materials or even the food or linen placed within them.

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Light fixture installation

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Light fixture installation. American Style House Plans.

Light fixture installation

TYPE: ART BR400, BR402, BR403, BR404, BR405, BR415, BR418, BR419, BR435, BR400-03, BR435-03

A. Fixing the light fixture on mounting surface

  • Unscrew the cage and remove the glass from the body of the light fixture.
  • Using the body of the light fixture as an installation guide, mark the surface on which you wish to mount it.
  • Drill holes on the mounting surface and fasten the body of the light fixture to it, using the supplied wall-plugs and screws. To ensure the insulation of the light fixture, use the plastic washers and rubber retainers when screwing the screws.

B. Connecting the power cable

    • Pass the cable through the cable clamp.

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Appropriate lighting for your home

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Appropriate lighting levels are important for safety, comfort and energy efficiency

The proper lighting that you desire for your living room – dining room can be obtained with various qualities and quantities of light fixtures, as these areas have multiple roles.

Lamp post light fixtures
Lamp post light fixtures

Although there can be no general rule for illuminating such a space, we believe that it should start from floor light fixtures with powerful indirect lighting, using an integrated dimmer for variating light levels according to your needs.

A few table lamps will provide a certain ambiance or local illumination for reading, watching TV etc.
You can use wall sconces to achieve lighting enhancement or create decorative shading.

Finally, by adding various spotlights, you can highlight paintings, plants, sculptures or important details.
As experts suggest, bedrooms are the main areas where you should create an ambient atmosphere.

This can be achieved using floor light fixtures with integrated dimmers, allowing fluctuations in light levels, or with the use of wall sconces.

A classic pendant light is only acceptable if it is centered above the bed, otherwise it will look incongruous, and so a ceiling lap would be preferable.

Spotlights should be avoided as they create tension.

Illumination next to the bed can be achieved with table lamps on the nightstands or light fixtures which can be screwed onto the wall or the headboard in order to save space.

The primary criterion when choosing light fixtures for children’s bedrooms is safety.

The location of light fixtures should be carefully chosen so that a child cannot easily reach them and lamps should be selected with covered light sources or at least lamps that do not heat up excessively.

The kitchen is a workplace with high demands in lighting in order to avoid domestic accidents.

A classic pendant lamp in the middle of the room is not enough.

Sufficient localized lighting is therefore required, which can be easily obtained by using fluorescent lamps, usually under the cupboards, and at least two central ceiling lamps or fluorescent lighting for ample general illumination, which will help us see inside cabinets and the vertical surfaces of electrical appliances.

The bathroom can have as its basic light source a main light fixture on the ceiling, usually a ceiling lamp.

The light on the basin’s mirror must assist in our grooming, so it should be positioned in front of our face.

Avoid spotlights as they create shadows and particularly recessed ceiling lights because they disfigure our face in the mirror.

A series of small courtesy lights on each side or above the mirror is an excellent idea

 

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Light fixture cleaning. Maintenance instructions

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Light fixture maintenance

Light fixture – Light fixtures should be cleaned with a cloth dampened with water and dried with a soft microfiber cloth.

Brass wall light fixtures
Brass wall light fixtures

Avoid any other cleaning means.

Most light fixtures are electrostatically painted and protected with varnish.

If, for any reason, the varnish is removed from the light fixture, then its natural wear will be immediate.

The same procedure should be followed for the glass and any other crystal parts of the light.

If possible, remove them and wash them gently with lukewarm water and light soap. Carefully dust the lamps.

If one needs changing, that means all lamps have reached the end of their lifetime and should be replaced, so as to avoid any variations in brightness resulting from the difference between a new lamp and an old one.

Suitable cleaning materials and techniques should be used to minimize losses caused by the chemical action or abrasion of surfaces where dust has accumulated.

Light fixtures crafted from brass
Light fixtures crafted from brass

The plastic or prismatic reflectors are discolored over time and reduce the light output of a fixture.

Replacing them in old installations can lead to significant improvements.

Plastics with stabilized properties should also be used, as they have a longer useful lifetime.

The light emitted by fluorescent bulbs is diminished over time, so a bulb will consume the same energy but only produce half—or less—light, before reaching the end of its lifetime.

A scheduled bulk replacement of bulbs at the end of their useful lifetime should be considered, individually replacing any prematurely burnt-out bulbs.

The scheduled cleaning and replacement of bulbs can ensure the minimization of losses and thus the continuous and efficient operation of the lighting installation.

Industrial style pendant light.
Industrial style pendant light.

The reduction of the light emitted by a lighting installation during its lifetime is usually known in the original design, and so the initial lighting levels are calculated slightly higher than those required, unless variable or constant flow control systems are provided.

A design which uses control systems will prolong the life of bulbs and address any over-dimensioning problems.

Light fixture cleaning can be treated as a separate issue, as the degradation of the fixture will depend on the conditions in which it is installed.

For example, lights in retail outlets with windows or doors open to busy streets will require more frequent cleaning than those in an air-conditioned office with closed windows.

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