Lamps made from quality hardwoods and intricate metal shades-distinctive in design, material and precision-are our specialty. We also offer beautiful fabric shades and two choices of mica shades. We make every one of our lamps by using precision machine techniques and "hands on" craftsmanship. (In our opinion, craftsmanship is really "artisanship.") We reveal the character of our hardwoods by using hand applied oils and quality paste waxes which bring out-and continue to development over time- the unique beauty and patina of each kind of hardwood.
Designs and Art:
Frobel Blocks, who influenced Frank Lloyd Wright, inspired most of our designs. Franz-GT Kessler Designs also brings forward art and the honesty of the Arts and Crafts Movement while incorporating aspects of Mission Style design. These influences, and the use of the highest quality of hardware components, make our lamps beautifully contemporary.
The 1901 Mission shown in White Oak walnut stain and green copper patina shade.
The 1903 Mission shown in Q/S white oak walnut stain amber shade
1919 Mission shown in white oak walnut stain and green copper patina shade
The Auburn Pyramid shown in Cherry with green copper patina shade
The Boston shown in Cherry and green copper patina shade
Chicago, Mid Century - Modern, Contemporary shown in Cherry with walnut trim and green copper patina shade
Chicago, Mid Century - Modern, Contemporary shown in Cherry with walnut trim and green copper patina shade
Cloquet shown in Walnut with and amber shade Ginkgo leaves
The Cupertino shown in cherry with walnut trim and copper shade
The Frobal Block shown in Maple with walnut trim and green copper patina shade
The LA table Lamp Walnut Silver mica with maple leaves shade
Lake Superior shown in White oak with walnut trim and green copper patina shade
Long Island shown in walnut maple trim and green copper patina shade
The Los Gatos shown in Cherry with walnut trim and silver mica shade with maple leaves
The Los Gatos - shown in Cherry with walnut trim and Silver mica with Ginkgo leaves
Malibu Modern Contemporary table /floor lamp shown in maple and walnut with green copper shade
The Manhattan shown in Maple with walnut trim and green copper patina shade
Mankato shown in Walnut Satin copper shade
Minneapolis Table lamp in Cherry walnut trim green copper shade
New Haven shown in Cherry with walnut trim and green copper patina shade
The Norfolk shown in walnut with silver mica shade