Framburg

What Framburg does

Framburg, legally H. A. Framburg and Company, is a US-based manufacturer of handcrafted residential and commercial lighting fixtures founded in 1905 by Henry Alfred Framburg in Chicago, Illinois. The company operates from a single headquarters and manufacturing facility at 941 Cernan Drive in Bellwood, Illinois, where it designs and assembles chandeliers, pendants, sconces, flush mounts, and exterior lighting across more than 150 named collections. Manufacturing is vertically integrated in-house, covering design (using computer-aided design tooling), metal forming, soldering, finishing, and assembly, with each fixture hand rolled, soldered, buffed, and assembled by employees in Chicago. The company is one of a small number of lighting manufacturers still producing product in the United States.

Framburg serves two primary customer segments: luxury residential customers seeking distinctive, made-in-USA fixtures for high-end homes, and commercial or institutional customers requiring durable, design-led lighting. A dedicated custom order capability supports modifications to sizes, finishes, frame configurations, and lamping options, as well as fully bespoke fixtures for projects with unique aesthetic, scaling, or engineering requirements. Pricing ranges from approximately $340 for entry-level pendants to over $3,846 for large foyer chandeliers, with custom orders priced on a quote basis.

The business model is wholesale-first: products are sold almost exclusively through an authorized dealer network of 255+ dealers across the United States, supported by a website dealer locator, downloadable catalogs (2024 main catalog and 2025 supplement catalogs), and an inside sales team reachable at 800-428-5367. Direct sales support handles custom inquiries and dealer referrals. Framburg operates as a division of American Lighting Brands, alongside sister companies Arroyo Craftsman, House of Troy, Scatchard Stoneware, and Thumbprints. Brand heritage includes installation in iconic institutions such as the White House and contract work for the US Army (WWI flood lamps) and the Defense Department (WWII ship recognition models). The company employs 11-50 people and remains privately held with no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or public ownership.

Name

Framburg

Legal name

H. A. Framburg and Company

Website

https://framburg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Framburg is a 1905-founded, US-based handcrafted lighting fixture manufacturer in Bellwood, Illinois, producing over 150 collections of chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and exterior lighting for luxury residential and commercial customers, sold through a 255+ dealer network and a custom-order capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential & Commercial Lighting

NAICS

Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Handcrafted lighting fixtures
• Residential lighting manufacturing
• Commercial lighting products
• Custom lighting solutions
• Made in USA lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lighting Fixture Sales: Framburg generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of high-end residential and commercial lighting fixtures. Products are sold through an authorized dealer network as well as direct inquiries. The company offers a broad product line spanning chandeliers, pendants, sconces, flush mounts, and exterior lighting across multiple collections.
2. Custom Order Services: Framburg offers custom lighting solutions including modifications to existing products (sizes, finishes, configurations, lamping options) and completely bespoke products tailored to customer specifications. These custom orders are handled through direct customer service contact.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Framburg designs and handcrafts residential and commercial lighting fixtures in the Chicagoland area, offering more than 150 named collections across chandeliers, pendants, sconces, flush/semi-flush mounts, and exterior lighting. The company also provides custom lighting capabilities including modifications to existing products (sizes, finishes, configurations, lamping) and fully bespoke fixtures tailored to specific aesthetic, scaling, and engineering requirements. Products are distributed primarily through an authorized U.S. dealer network with direct sales support for custom and quote-based orders.

Product overview

Framburg is a lighting fixture manufacturer offering handcrafted residential and commercial lighting solutions. Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, the company produces one of the broadest product lines in the lighting industry with over 150 named collections. Their product portfolio spans multiple application types including chandeliers (foyer, dining, dinette), sconces (bath and wall), pendants, flush/semi-flush mounts, and exterior lighting (ceiling mounts, pier mounts, post mounts, wall mounts). Products are designed and manufactured in the Chicagoland area with hand-craftsmanship including hand rolling, soldering, buffing, and assembly. The company offers custom capabilities for modifications (sizes, finishes, frame configurations, lamping options) and completely unique bespoke products. All products are available through authorized dealers and the company provides downloadable catalogs. Framburg operates as a division of American Lighting Brands alongside sister companies Arroyo Craftsman, House of Troy, Scatchard Stoneware, and Thumbprints.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Collections (Chandeliers, Pendants, Sconces, Flush Mounts, Exterior Lighting)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Lighting BrandscoreOthersFramburg is a division of American Lighting Brands, a parent company that brings together multiple lighting manufacturers under one umbrella. Framburg operates as a distinct brand within this corporate family while benefiting from shared resources and brand positioning.
• Arroyo CraftsmanminorOthersSister company under American Lighting Brands. Both companies share manufacturing expertise in handcrafted lighting fixtures. Displayed as related brands on Framburg's website.
• House of TroyminorOthersSister company under American Lighting Brands specializing in picture lights and residential lighting. Both companies share manufacturing capabilities and are displayed as related brands on Framburg's website.
• Scatchard StonewareminorOthersSister company under American Lighting Brands, part of the House of Troy collections. Displayed as related brand on Framburg's website.
• ThumbprintsminorOthersSister company under American Lighting Brands. Displayed as related brand on Framburg's website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Visual Comfort & Co. Leading US designer-oriented decorative lighting manufacturer offering chandeliers, sconces, and pendants across luxury residential and commercial channels. Closest direct competitor to Framburg in premium decorative lighting with shared designer/specifier GTM.
• Currey & Company: Premium decorative lighting and home furnishings maker with strong designer and to-the-trade channel presence. Comparable in aesthetic positioning, custom capabilities, and luxury residential/commercial customer mix.
• Troy Lighting: Designer and manufacturer of high-end decorative lighting including chandeliers, sconces, and pendants distributed through lighting showrooms. Direct competitor in the premium handcrafted and artisan-style decorative lighting category.
• Hinkley Lighting: US-based decorative and landscape lighting manufacturer with broad residential and commercial lines sold through dealer networks. Comparable in product breadth, channel structure, and Made-in-USA positioning to Framburg.
• Quoizel: Decorative lighting manufacturer offering chandeliers, pendants, and outdoor fixtures across multiple price tiers through dealer and retail channels. Comparable in product breadth and US-centric distribution.
• Crystorama: Family-owned decorative lighting manufacturer with chandeliers, sconces, and pendants sold through lighting showrooms and dealers. Comparable in dealer-led distribution and statement-piece product focus.
• Arteriors: Designer and wholesaler of lighting, furniture, and accessories serving interior designers and luxury retailers. Overlaps with Framburg in premium chandelier and pendant offerings for residential and hospitality projects.

Broad incumbents

• Generation Brands (Feiss / Sea Gull Lighting): Multi-brand decorative and residential lighting conglomerate (Feiss, Sea Gull, Monte Carlo) with much larger scale. Overlaps with Framburg in decorative chandelier and pendant categories but competes across a broader price-and-channel spectrum.
• Kichler Lighting: Large established lighting manufacturer covering decorative, landscape, and ceiling fan categories. Competes with Framburg in residential chandeliers and sconces while serving much broader distribution and price points.
• Progress Lighting: Major US lighting manufacturer with extensive decorative and builder-grade lines sold through home centers and electrical distributors. Overlaps with Framburg's decorative residential and commercial offerings at typically lower price points.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/americanlightingbrands
• Instagraminstagram.com/americanlightingbrands

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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