Robert Long Lighting Llc

What Robert Long Lighting Llc does

Robert Long Lighting LLC is a privately held, family-owned boutique manufacturer of benchmade, mid-century modern lighting fixtures, founded in 1962 by Robert Long in Sausalito, California and revived around 2012 by his son, Robert M. Long. The company designs and produces made-to-order chandeliers, pendants, wall sconces, wall and ceiling brackets, floor and desk lamps, and accent lighting at its North Charleston, South Carolina facility, employing traditional craftsmanship techniques such as hand-blown glass, sand-cast components, and custom metalwork, with proprietary features including living finishes (non-lacquered brass, oxidized brass, raw copper), perforated brass accents, and UL-listed electrical assemblies.

The company sells exclusively direct to trade professionals (interior designers, architects, contract specifiers) and direct customers through a showroom in North Charleston, phone/email inquiry, a trade account program with net pricing and Net 30 terms, and a presence on the Dering Hall design marketplace. Pricing is quote-based by unit, ranging from approximately $675 for an accent lamp to $9,750 for a flagship chandelier, with most products priced between $1,200 and $4,000. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of standard fixtures and bespoke commissions (modifications to scale, finish, and mounting, or fully custom designs), with 50% deposits required on standard orders and full payment on custom orders.

Robert Long Lighting serves the high-end residential, commercial, and luxury hospitality markets, with a named flagship customer relationship with The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston, SC. The company operates with 11-50 employees, has no external investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds, and distributes only domestically with ad hoc international inquiries handled by email.

Name

Robert Long Lighting Llc

Legal name

Robert Long Lighting LLC

Website

https://robertlonglighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Robert Long Lighting LLC is a privately held, family-owned boutique manufacturer that designs and produces benchmade, made-to-order mid-century modern lighting fixtures for interior designers, architects, luxury residential clients, and hospitality venues in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Lighting Fixtures

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

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

Keywords

• Custom mid-century lighting
• Benchmade chandeliers pendants
• Hand-blown glass lighting
• Trade lighting manufacturer
• Hospitality decorative lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

North Charleston

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 Fixture Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of benchmade lighting fixtures including chandeliers, pendants, wall sconces, wall brackets, floor lamps, desk lamps, and accent lighting. All products are made-to-order and priced individually. Orders require 50% deposit with balance due prior to shipping for proforma accounts, or Net 30 for established accounts.
2. Custom Lighting Commissions: The company accepts custom lighting commissions where they modify standard fixtures in scale, finish, and mounting, or create bespoke pieces. Custom orders carry different terms including full payment at order time and cannot be returned or canceled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Robert Long Lighting LLC designs and benchmakes made-to-order, mid-century modern decorative lighting fixtures for interior designers, architects, hospitality projects, and discerning homeowners. The product line spans chandeliers, pendants, wall sconces, wall and ceiling brackets, floor lamps, desk and table lamps, and accent/art lighting, with extensive customization in glass type, metal finish, and scale. Production relies on traditional craftsmanship techniques including hand-blown glass globes, sand-cast components, custom metalwork, and perforated brass accents.

Product overview

Robert Long Lighting is a boutique lighting manufacturer specializing in high-end, mid-century modern lighting fixtures, operating since 1962. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of benchmade lighting products including six chandelier models (Chatham, Oliver, Oliver with Reflector, Barnes, James, Gibson), three pendant styles (Belmont Circle in 12" and 16" sizes, Bishoff Pendant), four wall sconce designs (Cooper, Dewberry, Evergreen, Owens), five wall/ceiling brackets (Gordon, Palm, Ruby, Ebb Tide, Turner), four floor/desk lamps (George Floor Lamp, George Table Lamp, Owens Desk Lamp, Habersham Floor Lamp), and four wall/accent lighting fixtures (Eugene Art Light, Hayes Garden Lamp, Jackson Accent Lamp, George Swing Arm Lamp). All fixtures are benchmade in their North Charleston, SC facility with customizable finishes, living/non-lacquered brass options, and hand-blown glass components. The company serves trade professionals (interior designers, architects) and direct customers in residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chatham Chandelier (5011) Vintage streetlight-inspired benchmade chandelier with five 6" hand-blown glass orbs, five minimalist metal tubes with concealed downlights and three-way switch; 20" diameter. Priced from $3,960 with an 8–10 week lead time. Aimed at interior designers, architects, and homeowners specifying statement lighting for residential and hospitality projects.
• Oliver Chandelier with Reflector (5079) Elegant industrial benchmade chandelier with eight spring-loaded brass candleholders, 8" glass cylinders, and a reflector hood providing down lighting; dripless wax candles and 24" standard drop adjustable up to 60". Priced from $5,400. For trade and residential customers seeking upscale, candle-style ambient lighting.
• Oliver Chandelier (5076) Benchmade chandelier balancing elegance and industrial design with six spring-loaded brass candleholders and 8" glass cylinders, dripless wax candles; 28" diameter, 24" standard drop adjustable up to 60". Priced from $4,200. Targets interior designers and homeowners specifying chandeliers for dining rooms, entryways, and hospitality settings.
• Barnes Chandelier (6026) Circular brushed stainless steel benchmade chandelier combining industrial and midcentury design, with six metal cylinders providing adjustable uplighting and downlighting; 32" diameter, 29" standard drop adjustable to 36". Base price $9,750 with 8–10 week lead time. Suited to trade and hospitality projects requiring a large statement fixture.
• James Chandelier (5012) Benchmade six-orb brass chandelier with seven 7" hand-blown glass orbs resting on downlights concealed in minimalist brass tubes, offering three-way soft uplighting and bright downlighting; 37" diameter. Base price $5,250, 4–6 week lead time. Aimed at high-end residential and hospitality interiors.
• Gibson Chandelier (5021) Delicate benchmade five-arm chandelier with five hand-blown glass orbs and minimalist metal tubes, more slender profile than the Chatham; 22" diameter, adjustable drop up to 36". Base price $3,787, 4–6 week lead time. For designers specifying intimate-scale statement lighting.
• 16" Belmont Circle Pendant (5316) Benchmade 16" pendant combining modern and traditional aesthetics in a handblown-glass orb illuminated by three lamps curving inside; clear or seeded glass options, 26" adjustable drop. Base price $3,300, 4–6 week lead time. For designers and homeowners specifying signature pendants.
• Bishoff Pendant (5313) Benchmade two-light pendant with a geometric metal base, 6" glass globes, and concealed downlights; minimalist but elegant design; 16" diameter, 20.5" standard drop (adjustable). Base price $1,567. For residential and commercial settings needing modern geometric pendants.
• 12" Belmont Circle Pendant (5312) Benchmade 12" handblown-glass orb pendant illuminated by three curved lamps inside; available in clear or seeded glass with 22" adjustable drop. Base price $3,075, 4–6 week lead time. For designers and homeowners seeking a smaller-scale signature pendant.
• Cooper Wall Sconce (3410) Benchmade wall sconce with a 10" hand-blown globe on a cast brass cradle with copper accents, 12.5" high, available with 25w or 40w T10 clear lamp. Base price $1,275. Versatile subtle vintage appeal for residential and hospitality interior designers.
• Dewberry Sconce (4501) Custom-designed benchmade wall sconce created for The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston, SC, with copper/brass/nickel accent sleeve concealing the socket; 10.5" high, 5" wide, 4.5" depth. Base price $1,350. For hospitality and residential designers specifying refined guestroom or vanity lighting.
• Evergreen Wall Sconce (4401) Low-profile benchmade copper accent sconce with sand-blasted backplate, smooth metal arms, and copper or nickel sleeve; 10" high, 4.5" depth. Base price $1,087, 2-week lead time. Vintage-inspired option for designers and homeowners.
• Owens Wall Sconce (3011) Benchmade minimalist glass and metal sconce with industrial appeal featuring a glass cylinder, simple glass globe with concealed downlight, geometric components, available as pin-up or hard-wired; 14" high. Base price $742. For designers and homeowners wanting industrial-design wall lighting.
• Gordon Wall Bracket (3002) Benchmade wall bracket of oxidized brass with seeded glass and perforated brass accent; 6.34" wide, 4.34" deep. Base price $1,154. Simple design suited to many decor schemes for residential and commercial interiors.
• Palm Wall Bracket (3003) Benchmade industrial wall bracket made from a seamless piece of perforated brass providing compelling dispersion of light, also available in elongated version. Base price $900. For designers and homeowners seeking industrial-style wall lighting.
• Ruby Wall Bracket (3001) Benchmade wall bracket in polished brass with seeded glass and perforated brass accent; 3.34" deep. Base price $1,237. Simple, versatile design for residential and hospitality interiors.
• Ebb Tide Wall Bracket (3004) Benchmade wall bracket in seeded amber glass and copper construction with unique square tiling of glass; fixed style in oxidized brass, 12" high, 6" wide, 3.75" deep. Base price $1,237. For designers seeking warm, earthy tones in entryways or living spaces.
• Turner Ceiling Bracket (5003) Benchmade flush-mount ceiling fixture with oxidized brass, seeded glass, and perforated brass accent; 14" square, 5" deep, damp/dry listed. Base price $1,612. For designers specifying flush ceiling lighting for damp locations such as bathrooms and covered outdoor areas.
• George Swing Arm Floor Lamp (1000) Benchmade floor-mounted reading lamp, 43" high with 14.5" reflector hood, articulating arms, dimmer, 40 watt T-8 clear lamp, solid brass construction. Base price $2,887. For designers and homeowners specifying adjustable reading/task lighting.
• George Table Lamp (4020) Benchmade articulating table lamp, 13" high, 23" arm length, sleek silhouette with solid brass components, cast iron weighted base, acrylic swivel, dimmer, 40 watt T-8 clear lamp. Base price $2,392. For designers and homeowners specifying adjustable, elegant table lighting.
• Owens Desk Lamp (6011) Benchmade blown-glass desk lamp with cast bronze base, blown-glass sphere with concealed downlight, three-way switch, 23" high. Base price $1,237. For designers and homeowners specifying refined task and ambient desk lighting.
• Habersham Floor Lamp (1006) Benchmade 60.5" high floor lamp with solid brass construction, weighted cast iron base, 9" diameter base, unique socket assembly with perforated cover, optional 20" shade. Base price $1,950. For designers and homeowners specifying tall, elegant floor lighting.
• Eugene Art Light (2024) Benchmade LED art illumination fixture in solid brass with 22" dimmable LED strip, articulating arm allowing positioning at various angles, 24" wide reflector; designed to illuminate art without heat damage. Base price $2,212. For galleries, collectors, and interior designers specifying picture lighting.
• Hayes Garden Lamp (4001) Benchmade indoor/outdoor garden lamp in glass and copper panels framed in copper caming with pointed hats forming an elongated octagon; prismatic light dispersion, 16" high, 8.5" wide. Base price $1,950. Installed at The Dewberry Hotel entryway and used by designers specifying indoor/outdoor accent lighting.
• Jackson Accent Lamp (904) Benchmade solid copper portable accent lamp, 4" tube with significant heft, designed to sit on table or floor providing up-lighting or washing light on wall/object; 9" high, 4" wide. Base price $675. For designers and homeowners specifying heavy-duty functional accent lighting.
• George Swing Arm Lamp (3020) Benchmade wall-mounted reading lamp with articulating arms and rotating reflector (30° both directions), sand-cast backplate for rich texture; hard-wired, dimmable, 23.88" depth when fully extended. Base price $2,392. For designers and homeowners specifying adjustable bedside or task wall lighting.
• Custom Lighting Commissions and Modifications Bespoke lighting service that modifies standard fixtures in scale, finish, and mounting, or creates entirely custom pieces tailored to the customer's specifications. Requires full payment at order time and cannot be returned or canceled. Targeted at interior designers, architects, and hospitality clients needing one-off or scale-modified fixtures.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Direct peers

• Visual Comfort & Co. The largest U.S. designer-oriented lighting manufacturer, distributing decorative fixtures to the interior design trade. Comparable in target customer (trade specifiers) and core offering (designer chandeliers, pendants, sconces), though at much greater scale and catalog breadth.
• Circa Lighting: Designer lighting retailer and now part of Visual Comfort, serving the same interior designer/architect trade with a similar mix of premium decorative fixtures. Directly comparable in go-to-market (trade pricing, project-based sales) and product categories.
• Cedar & Moss: Designer of ceramic and brass lighting fixtures with a direct-to-designer and DTC channel. Comparable in artisan production, designer-specifier focus, and decorative residential product mix.
• Allied Maker: Benchmade designer lighting manufacturer using hand-blown glass and machined metal, sold direct to designers. Closely comparable in craft-based manufacturing approach, price point, and trade channel.
• Schoolhouse Electric: Portland-based designer of lighting and home goods with a strong made-in-America, craft-forward brand. Comparable in heritage-inspired aesthetic, direct-to-consumer plus trade sales, and made-to-order production model.
• Apparatus Studio: Boutique designer lighting and objects studio producing limited-edition, hand-finished fixtures specified by interior designers. Comparable in craftsmanship-led positioning, premium pricing, and trade-driven sales motion.

Broad incumbents

• Holly Hunt: Luxury design brand offering furniture, lighting, and textiles to the interior design trade. Comparable in serving the same ultra-high-end designer specifier channel, though lighting is one part of a much broader luxury assortment.
• Rejuvenation: Restoration Hardware-owned lighting and hardware brand offering designer-grade fixtures. Comparable in residential decorative lighting category and trade channel, but operates at much broader scale and assortment.
• Restoration Hardware (RH): Luxury home furnishings retailer with a significant lighting assortment including chandeliers and pendants. Comparable on premium residential lighting, though as part of a much broader home furnishings portfolio.
• Hudson Valley Lighting: Established U.S. decorative lighting manufacturer with broad assortment across chandeliers, sconces, and pendants. Comparable product categories and trade channel, but at significantly greater catalog scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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