Vela Crystal and Bronze Chandelier

At the Hilliard studio we operate with a primary goal in mind: Create something useful, beautiful and cherished. We believe that fine lighting fixtures should be timeless in style and in materials. By using glass, bronze and stone we can ensure that our fixtures become the heirlooms of our next generation. Founded in 1975 by Noel and Janene Hilliard, their shared desire for creating functional art was born into Lamps By Hilliard. Janene is credited for developing the iconic glass tile technique, finding inspiration from cultural artifacts around the world, she used her unique stained glass skill set generate the style easily identified as a Hilliard fixture. Noel was inspired to push both age old materials of glass and bronze into new & interesting forms. In 1978, Noel hand made a furnace by re-purposing a steel water heater and turning their family’s backyard into a casting deck. This foundry gave them the ability to create custom bases for their stained glass creations and to expand their collective skill set and capabilities. The Hilliard foundry is no longer located in the family’s back yard, but the furnace is the same one he made back then. Today, their legacy continues on with their son Samuel Hilliard as principle designer and president. Samuel is continually looking for ways to bring fresh and lasting beauty to a home. He is inspired to create contemporary designs that serve as the center peices of the finest homes.