Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights

What Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights does

Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of handcrafted copper lighting fixtures founded in 1945 by Andrew Bevolo, Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally established as Bevolo Metal Crafts to produce lights for Allied invasion craft during World War II, the company pivoted after the war to copper gas lanterns and chandeliers, culminating in the iconic French Quarter® lantern developed in collaboration with architect A. Hays Town. Bevolo holds a U.S. patent on its split-flame "bat-wing" gas burner — engineered for fuel efficiency and wind resistance — and employs proprietary copper oxidation methods alongside traditional metalworking techniques (foot-sliced copper, hand shears, ball-peen hammers, hand-tapped rivets, with 97 rivets in each signature French Quarter lantern).

The product portfolio spans roughly fifteen named series — French Quarter®, Governor®, Williamsburg®, London Street, Coach House®, Cotton Exchange, Six-Sided French Quarter®, Signature, French, Vieux Carré®, Pendant, Stainless, Pool House, Contemporary, and Industrial — covering gas lanterns, electric lights, indoor and outdoor sconces, chandeliers, and copper mailboxes. Products are available across natural gas, liquid propane, and electric configurations with multiple mounting options, and standard pricing ranges from approximately $375 for entry-level pendant pieces to $1,400+ for premium Signature Series fixtures, with most custom and larger configurations quoted on request. Bevolo claims distribution in all 50 U.S. states and over 50 countries, and reference installations include Jackson Square, Brennan's Restaurant, the Cabildo, and appearances in over 90 films.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer and trade brand: primary revenue comes from one-time sales of lighting fixtures plus bespoke/custom design services, sold through bevolo.com, phone sales, and physical retail/showroom locations in New Orleans. A dedicated architect and designer portal offers CAD blocks and BIM models to support specification in commercial projects, and an in-house team provides complimentary design services. Customer segments include residential homeowners (primary), architects and interior designers, historic preservation projects, and commercial properties such as hospitality and retail venues. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or acquisitions.

Name

Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights

Legal name

Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights

Website

https://bevolo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights is a fourth-generation, family-owned New Orleans manufacturer of handcrafted copper gas lanterns, electric lights, sconces, and chandeliers, serving residential homeowners, architects/designers, and historic and commercial properties globally via direct e-commerce, phone sales, and showroom channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Copper Lighting Fixtures

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Retail (Path, Flood, Security, Deck) (CRAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Handcrafted copper lanterns
• Gas lamp manufacturing
• Exterior lighting fixtures
• Architectural lighting design
• Historic preservation lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lighting Fixtures Sales: One-time sale of handcrafted copper gas lanterns, electric lights, chandeliers, and sconces. Products available in various fuel types (natural gas, liquid propane, electric) and mounting configurations.
2. Custom/Bespoke Orders: Custom design services and bespoke fixture creation. The company accommodates customer needs for custom sizes, styles, and modifications. Professional installation services may be offered through partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights designs, handcrafts, and manufactures copper gas lanterns, electric lights, indoor and outdoor sconces, chandeliers, and copper mailboxes in its New Orleans workshop using traditional metalworking techniques. The company sells its fixtures directly to customers through an e-commerce site, phone sales, physical retail locations, and a dedicated architect/designer portal, offering complimentary in-house design services and custom/bespoke fabrication for residential, commercial, and historic preservation projects.

Product overview

Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights is a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer of handcrafted copper lighting fixtures founded in 1945. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of lighting products organized into multiple series: the flagship French Quarter® Series featuring the original 1940s design with various mounting options (Original Bracket, Gooseneck, Yoke, Rodin, Hanging Chain, Hanging Stem, Post Mount, Shelf Bracket, Half Light); additional product series including Governor®, Williamsburg®, London Street, Coach House®, Cotton Exchange, Six-Sided French Quarter®, Six-Sided London Street, Contemporary, Signature, French, Vieux Carré®, Pendant, Stainless, Pool House, and Industrial Lighting series. The company specializes in gas and electric lanterns with patented bat-wing flame technology, indoor and outdoor sconces, chandeliers (vintage French, crystal, brass, iron styles), and copper mailboxes. All products are handcrafted in New Orleans using the purest copper available, featuring patented oxidation methods and sustainable manufacturing practices. Bevolo is the oldest continuously-owned gas light manufacturer in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• French Quarter®: Signature lantern series inspired by New Orleans French Quarter, first created in the 1940s
• Governor®
• Williamsburg®
• London Street
• Coach House®
• Cotton Exchange
• Six-Sided French Quarter®
• Six-Sided London Street
• Contemporary Series
• Signature Series
• French Series
• Vieux Carré® Series
• Pendant Series
• Stainless Series
• Pool House Series

Products and services

• French Quarter® Lantern Series Flagship handcrafted copper lantern line featuring the original French Quarter design, available in multiple mounting configurations (Original Bracket, Gooseneck, Yoke, Rodin, Hanging Chain, Hanging Stem, Post Mount, Shelf Bracket, Half Light) and fuel types (natural gas, liquid propane, electric). Each lantern contains 97 hand-installed rivets.
• Governor® Series Colonial-inspired lantern series, complementary to French Quarter designs and well-suited to traditional architecture. Available in natural gas, liquid propane, and electric configurations.
• Williamsburg® Series Colonial-design lantern line frequently paired with French Quarter lanterns; available in multiple sizes and mounting styles including Original Bracket and Flush Mount with Stack. Starting at $450. Note: 10" and 12" sizes not available in gas.
• London Street Series Victorian-inspired copper lighting series evoking 1800s London street aesthetics; available in gas and electric configurations.
• Coach House® Series Rustic copper lantern line complementing New England style architecture; features Tudor Scroll bracket adding heavy detail. Available in natural gas, liquid propane, and electric. Starting at $1,100.
• Cotton Exchange Series Copper lantern line designed to complement Mediterranean architecture, featuring a round roof that addresses barrel tiles and other round roof elements. Available in natural gas, liquid propane, or electric.
• Six-Sided French Quarter® Series Six-sided version of the French Quarter lantern with decorative wrought iron bracket. Available in natural gas, liquid propane, and electric; five sizes from 17.0"H to 27.0"H. Starting at $700.
• Six-Sided London Street Series Six-sided copper lantern version of the London Street series.
• Contemporary Series Modern and contemporary copper lighting designs complementing the historical product lines.
• Signature Series Signature copper lantern collection including Italianate (starting at $1,400), Tuscan, Montecito, and Rault (starting at $725) designs. Available in natural gas, liquid propane, and electric.
• French Series French-inspired copper lantern line including Provence (starting at $1,200) and Monaco Original Bracket (starting at $1,050) designs. Available in natural gas, liquid propane, and electric.
• Vieux Carré® Series Copper lantern series inspired by the Vieux Carré, the oldest area of New Orleans.
• Pendant Collection Pendant lighting collection featuring Maritime Gooseneck Bracket (starting at $425), Farmhouse Gooseneck Bracket, Warehouse Projection Bracket, and Square Hanging Light designs. Spun copper construction with industrial and barn-light aesthetics.
• Stainless Series Stainless steel lighting fixtures offered as an alternative to copper construction, complementing Bevolo's traditional product range.
• Pool House Lanterns Portable pool house lanterns designed for outdoor living spaces and large candles. Available in three sizes from 24.0"H to 36.0"H, including the Governor Pool House Lantern model.
• Chandeliers Handcrafted chandeliers in antique styles such as French Empire, Art Deco, Maria Theresa, and Victorian. Materials include crystal, brass, iron, Italian wood, and Murano glass. Handmade in New Orleans.
• Copper Sconces Handcrafted copper wall sconces using the purest copper available, with patented oxidation methods enabling the sconce to develop increased aesthetic value as it ages.
• Copper Mailboxes Hand-crafted copper mailboxes (horizontal and post-mounted) that develop a rich patina over time with natural antibacterial properties. Horizontal model starting at $450; post-mounted model starting at $1,000. Optional brass address numbers.
• Custom & Bespoke Lighting Custom design and bespoke fixture fabrication service accommodating customer-specified sizes, styles, and modifications. Professional installation may be coordinated through partnerships.
• Complimentary Design Services Free design consultation from an in-house team helping customers select appropriate fixtures, styles, sizes, fuel types, and mounting placements tailored to their architecture.

Quantifiable outcome

• $100-$200 annual savings on gas costs compared to other brands
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schoolhouse: Heritage-inspired American lighting and home goods brand selling pendant, sconce, and ceiling fixtures direct-to-consumer with strong design-conscious brand. Comparable to Bevolo in vintage-revival aesthetic, premium positioning, and DTC-led go-to-market, though broader in scope beyond lanterns.
• Troy Lighting: California-based decorative lighting manufacturer with a heritage-craftsman brand positioning and a portfolio of outdoor wall, post-mount, and pendant fixtures. Comparable to Bevolo in handcrafted decorative outdoor lighting and design-led premium positioning.
• Rejuvenation: Portland-based heritage-inspired lighting, hardware, and home goods brand (owned by Williams-Sonoma) that sells period-revival fixtures direct-to-consumer at premium price points. Directly comparable to Bevolo in heritage positioning, decorative-lantern product category, and DTC-led premium distribution.
• Barn Light Electric: U.S. manufacturer of handcrafted vintage-industrial and barn-style lighting sold direct-to-consumer with extensive custom options and gooseneck/wall-mount product lines. Comparable to Bevolo in handcrafted American-made decorative lighting with strong custom configurator and customer-segment focus.
• The Urban Electric Co. Bespoke decorative lighting manufacturer in Charleston, SC specializing in handcrafted lanterns and sconces for luxury residential and historic preservation projects. Directly comparable to Bevolo as a heritage-anchored custom-lantern maker serving architects, designers, and high-end homes.
• Olde World Lanterns & Brass: Specialty manufacturer and retailer of handcrafted solid-brass and copper gas/electric lanterns, sconces, and chandeliers with historical-style designs. Directly comparable to Bevolo in product category (gas + electric lanterns), material focus (copper/brass), and heritage-revival positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Visual Comfort & Co. One of the largest specialty decorative lighting companies in North America, offering a portfolio of premium designer-driven fixtures with broad distribution through showrooms and trade channels. Comparable to Bevolo as a premium decorative lighting brand, though much larger in scale and lacking Bevolo's gas-lighting and copper-lantern heritage niche.
• Circa Lighting: Premium decorative lighting retailer with showrooms across major U.S. cities carrying high-end designer and architectural brands. Comparable to Bevolo in premium decorative-lighting distribution and trade/architect customer overlap, though operating as a multi-brand retailer rather than a manufacturer.
• Restoration Hardware (RH): Large publicly-traded luxury home furnishings retailer/brand with an extensive proprietary lighting line spanning indoor, outdoor, and architectural categories. Adjacent to Bevolo in premium-home customer overlap and decorative lighting category, but operating at vastly larger scale across a much broader home assortment.
• Hudson Valley Lighting Group: Designer-driven decorative lighting manufacturer offering traditional, transitional, and modern fixtures across indoor and outdoor categories. Comparable to Bevolo in the premium decorative-lighting category with some outdoor/wall-mount fixture overlap, but at much greater scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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