About
Swank Lighting
When Ed Sexton and Doug Taylor happened across a long hidden, nearly forgotten treasure trove of handblown vintage Murano lamps from the 40s, 50s and 60s, they bought the entire inventory and SWANK LIGHTING was born.
The Edward P. Paul Company originally imported these gorgeous high-end lamps from the finest Venetian glass houses including Barovier & Toso, Barbini, Seguso, and Venini. They were marketed under the BALBOA trade name and were sold exclusively at their New York City store. Later, BALBOA lamps were offered at fine department stores such as Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Marshall Fields.
Changing tastes and mass production techniques in the 1970s compelled the Edward P. Paul Company to focus fully on their gilded iron furniture business, leaving hundreds of beautiful Murano lamps crated, untouched and all but forgotten in an east coast warehouse.
When Ed and Doug came upon what can only be described as a 20th Century archeological find, they purchased the entire contents of the warehouse. They took seven months to uncrate these timeless works of art from Murano and Venetian craftsmen. They then completely restored the Murano lamps using UL Certified hardware.
Introducing SWANK LIGHTING, a fabulous collection of original Venetian Art Glass Lamps, updated and ready to show off in your 21st Century environment.
If you have any questions, please call Ed or Doug at 512-448-2688. Or email SWANK LIGHTING. Also you can visit their recently opened showroom in the heart of the design district in Dallas Texas, eBay store, Ruby Lane Shop and blog.
Showroom
Debris Antiques
1205 Slocum Street
Dallas, Texas 75207
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E.P. Paul Company
Several photos from E.P. Paul Company archives and warehouse.
