Schoolhouse Electric

Here at Jargol we're a little biased towards modern home furnishings, but the lighting of Schoolhouse Electric has too unique to resist. Let's begin with a story.

A few years ago, Schoolhouse owner/founder Brian Faherty discovered a collection of cast-iron molds in an upstate New York warehouse that had been forgotten for half a century. The molds were of schoolhouse-style fixtures that were popular from 1900-1950 but had long since ceased production. These molds served as inspiration for what became Schoolhouse Electric, a manufacturing, catalog and retail operation that sought out old fixture molds and shade patterns that originated in early 20th century America and brought them back to life with careful craftsmanship in a Portland factory. Classic deco, arts and crafts and art nouveau pieces have since been added to the original "schoolhouse" offering.

The result is a eerily beautiful collection of lighting that will complement modern and traditional homes alike.