THE SHARD

A story of creativity, sustainability and inspiration. The Shard combines all of these.

It is the collaboration of two Vermont neighbors who pride themselves on forward-thinking design and consummate quality, with the shared goal of turning everyday objects into art. One of the most innovative hot glass studios in the country, the AO Glass team, led by Rich Arentzen and Tove Ohlander, collaborates with designers at Hubbardton Forge to produce custom, high-quality glass for many of our lighting pendants, chandeliers…and the Shard Outdoor Sconce Collection.

ADA COMPLIANT

Hubbardton Forge offers a full complement of ADA compliant sconces with profiles that meet the Universal Design standard of a maximum 4.0” projection from the wall for sconces. ADA compliance is made easy, with lighting fixtures that are as beautiful as they are functional. Perfect for corridors, entryways, and common areas. This may include lobby and reception areas, restaurants and ballrooms, hotels, libraries, financial institutions, well-care facilities, and luxury living multi-unit residences. At Hubbardton Forge, we understand how important ADA compliance is for any commercial project. Our dedicated Commercial team can help facilitate the specification of these products.

MODERN AMERICAN BLACKSMITHS

In an age of mass-produced, machine-made products, many companies have abandoned the right way of doing things in favor of maximizing profits. We believe doing things the right way is the only way to do business. We make products where the craftsmanship and skill clearly shows. As our Design Director, David Kitts, notes, “We make heirlooms, not landfill.” Any piece leaving the Forge is touched by multiple hands throughout its creation. When you look at a Hubbardton Forge lighting fixture, you’re seeing the artistic achievements of a team dedicated to design. Our family of artisans combines traditional craft knowledge with modern technology and one-of-a-kind tools we’ve created to give you a piece of Vermont history that holds enduring value.

THE ART OF THE FORGE

Hubbardton Forge is one of the most respected brands in the lighting industry. Our award-winning team of designers takes inspiration from everywhere – the natural world, sculptures, architecture and their own innate sense of form and function. Whatever the seed of the idea is – once it takes form as a sketch, or shaped from paper, foam or some other choice material, our engineering and forge teams translate it into a metal maquette. This environment of collaboration and the ability to rise to a design challenge sets our people and our work apart from other luxury lighting manufacturers. We don’t take shortcuts. We choose the path that produces products that we’re proud to call Hubbardton Forge.