Arroyo Craftsman Lighting
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The
Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century, in reaction to the design
excesses and mass production of the industrial age, emphasized design that was
simple, handcrafted and true to the nature of the materials from which it was
made.
The
creative influences of designers and artisans such as Frank Lloyd Wright, C.R.
Mackintosh, Charles and Henry Greene, Dirk Van Erp, Gustav Stickley and Louis
Comfort Tiffany, established an American art form which embraced organic
architecture, handcrafted furnishings, and fine lighting united in harmonious
style that encouraged a simpler lifestyle and a return to basics.
In
the late 1980's, a Pasedena artisan, who had grown up surrounded by the
"ultimate bungalows" of the Greene brothers, believed that the time
had come again to embrace the design and lifestyle promoted by the Arts and
Crafts movement and created what became "Arroyo Craftsman".
Arroyo
Craftsman designs and manufactures fine architectural and landscape lighting
that honors the traditions of elegant simplicity combined with a quality
craftsmanship established by the founders of the American Arts & Crafts
movement. Our creative interpretations of this design aesthetic and strict
attention to quality have made us the premier manufacturer of contemporary
Arts & Crafts inspired lighting.
What makes Arroyo Craftsman
special? We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, hand finishing,
and quality. Because of that, and an extensive variety of choices in
metal finish and glass combinations, we offer the finest quality and greatest
selection in Arts and Crafts inspired lighting available.
The beauty of our product is
more then skin deep. Our fixtures are made of heavier gauge brass than
is common, giving them a more substantial appearance and increased
durability. The rivets we use on many of our fixtures provide both
beauty and additional structural integrity. Our glass panels are
installed with both retaining clips and silicone to ensure that they are
secured and won't rattle in the wind.
Our hand applied finishes are
the best in the industry because we take the time to let them
"mature". Our unique verdigris patina is the result of an
intensive three day process resulting in a complex and naturally aged
appearance. All our hand applied metal finishes will continue to mature
and change with time.
We offer eight glass and two
mica choices. Combine them with your selection fro one of our eleven
metal finishes to create the fixture that meets your personal needs.
Each Arroyo Craftsman fixture is custom made, just for you.
Arroyo Craftsman. The very name of this
well-established artisan company evokes a recollection of times when
lighting products had merit, and designers had a sense of pride in
hard-work and artistry. The skill and care that goes into every illumination
crafted at Arroyo is the best testament to its quality reputation as a
traditional American lighting company.
The very substance of America lies in our ability to persevere and shine,
with both honesty and clarity. Arroyo's pieces embody the essence of those
ideals. Through their Californian inception to their current global
recognition, the artists have always striven to create stylish and durable
pieces. Never straying from their principles of individuality and integrity,
each creation at Arroyo is customized to meet their clientele's specific
needs. In fact, Arroyo prides themselves on the idea of allowing the
customer to be the designer. The three day finishing process, the unmatched
strength of the rivets and bolts, and higher grade metals all contribute to
the reliable, stunning trifecta of excellence that Arroyo Craftsman has long
established.
The styles of Arroyo Craftsman are simplistic yet subtly substantiating. The
lack of ornamentation leaves room for us to admire the ease of their
construction. Additionally, the pure strength of the Arroyo structures
invokes days when we trusted in our products to remain elegantly functional
for generations to come.
Unlike other companies that spread themselves thin
trying to cover the entire market, Arroyo Craftsman remains a niche
competitor, outperforming all others in their field in both style and
strength. The key Arroyo features of opaque glass and rich, reliable
framework remains steadfast, as mass-produced lighting falls behind in
quality. Their products are of the highest caliber, their style is of rustic
calmness, and their artisans of the highest merit. Through these principles,
Arroyo continues to provide illuminations entirely unrivaled in quality and
refined fortitude.
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Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century, in reaction to the
design excesses and mass production of the industrial age, emphasized
design that was simple, handcrafted and true to the nature of the
materials from which it was made.
The
creative influences of designers and artisans such as Frank Lloyd Wright,
C.R. Mackintosh, Charles and Henry Greene, Dirk Van Erp, Gustav Stickley
and Louis Comfort Tiffany, established an American art form which embraced
organic architecture, handcrafted furnishings, and fine lighting united in
harmonious style that encouraged a simpler lifestyle and a return to
basics. |
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In
the late 1980's, a Pasadena artisan, who had grown up surrounded by the
"ultimate bungalows" of the Greene brothers, believed that the
time had come again to embrace the design and lifestyle promoted by the
Arts and Crafts movement and created what became "Arroyo
Craftsman". |
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Arroyo
Craftsman designs and manufactures fine architectural and landscape
lighting that honors the traditions of elegant simplicity combined with a
quality craftsmanship established by the founders of the American Arts
& Crafts movement. Our creative interpretations of this design
aesthetic and strict attention to quality have made us the premier
manufacturer of contemporary Arts & Crafts inspired lighting. |
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| What makes
Arroyo Craftsman special? We pride ourselves on our attention to
detail, hand finishing, and quality. Because of that, and an
extensive variety of choices in metal finish and glass combinations, we
offer the finest quality and greatest selection in Arts and Crafts
inspired lighting available.
The beauty of our product
is more then skin deep. Our fixtures are made of heavier gauge brass
than is common, giving them a more substantial appearance and increased
durability. The rivets we use on many of our fixtures provide both
beauty and additional structural integrity. Our glass panels are
installed with both retaining clips and silicone to ensure that they are
secured and won't rattle in the wind. |
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Our hand applied finishes
are the best in the industry because we take the time to let them
"mature". Our unique verdigris patina is the result of an
intensive three day process resulting in a complex and naturally aged
appearance. All our hand applied metal finishes will continue to
mature and change with time. We offer eight glass and
two mica choices. Combine them with your selection from one of our
eleven metal finishes to create the fixture that meets your personal
needs. Each Arroyo Craftsman fixture is custom made, just for you. |
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A-Line Series:
The A-line series harkens back to the classical style of arcadian lighting.
A solid, streamlined structure with perfectly aligned framework encases
opaque glasswork. The numerous options of metal finishes and glass coloring
provides an extremely customizable style. Each illumination is hand-crafted
of solid brass, ensuring both quality style and guaranteed performance. The
A-Line series is quintessentially vintage with a vision of clarity and
character.
Asheville Series:
A tapered design is the key element in the elegant Asheville series.
Staggered framework is symmetrically laid out and provides a heightened
sense of depth perception in the lighting effect. Pure brass structures,
variable finishes and glass options, and the quality artisan touch of
Arroyo's handcrafted style all contribute to making this series an exemplary
addition to any setting.
Avenue Series:
The archetypal London-esque structure of this outdoor series of lighting is
rich in both its dignified and stoic style. A lightly weaved metal pattern
overlays the glass, and is framed with thick trim, creating a reassuring
balance. Customizable metal finishes and glass allows you to be the designer
of the individual characteristics you seek, while the construction and
caliber retain the reputable Arroyo touch.
Berkeley Series:
The Berkeley Series is a fascinating study of simplicity and elegance. The
dropped base and banded framework circles fluidly around the cylindrical
glass. Designed to both endure the outdoor elements, and be an attractive
indoor complimentary illumination, this series easily blends into any
setting. The singularity of the lines and the diffused intensity of the
glass you personally select will make this series a key fixture in your
illuminating style.
Carmel Series:
While the metal overlay on the glass varies, the singular element that marks
the Carmel series as a unique Arroyo product is the pyramid apex. Inspired
by the Zen characteristics of tranquility and symmetry, the Carmel line
incites a sense of relaxation and light that softly transcends outwards
highlighting your chosen setting. Miniscule detailing along the edging is
hand-crafted by Arroyo's finest designers, and are set in the reputed solid
brass framework, with your choice of brushed metal finishes and glass.
Clocks: As a
complement to their stunning series, or as graceful fixtures on their own,
Arroyo has created an entire line of artisan clocks to enhance your rooms.
There are designs both complex and simplistic, ornate and tasteful,
numerical and symbolized. Many selections are beautifully wall-mounted,
others are aristocratic table-top pieces, and several can effortlessly
function as either to suit your space and needs. Some clocks are even
created for outdoor elements. A look through the individual hand-crafted
designs are a must to find the matching complementary clock for your taste.
Dartmouth Series:
Breathtakingly and fluidly daring, the peaked construction of the Dartmouth
series is dazzling in it's dramatic creation. Although most pieces are built
to endure the outdoor elements, there is also interior pieces - a true
testament to the adaptability and grace of the design. The vogue two-tiered
design and metal framework encasing the glass is both complex and unique,
and allows for multi-depth lighting. A must for those wishing to move beyond
typical illuminations.
Etoile Series:
Stunning contrasts between the glass trim and glass centre panes create a
perceptive delight. The substantiating edging also provides a sense of
gentlemanly style that is easy to grasp and appreciate. Available in a
variety of finishes, and with individually selected glass, the Etoile series
is truly a celestial, skilled creation that will make enlighten your
environment with its heavenly design.
Evergreen Series:
Perhaps Arroyo's most unique customizations are available in the Evergreen
series. Primarily outdoor designs, but with several select indoor fixtures,
this series has a straightforward framework, pyramid top, and a classical
cube layout. However, the metal overlay is customizable, and these include
individually and intricately crafted designs of hummingbirds, pine needles
etc., in addition to varying straight bar shapes. An exquisite display of
taste and balanced elegance brought to the outdoors with naturally-inspired
motifs.
Franklin Series:
Impressive glass-work inspired by the classical Venetian art, are the
fundamental characteristics in the Franklin Series. Varying structural
thickness' and designs all centre around glass that is daringly pierced with
slim streamlined metal pieces, and graceful colored inlays. From tiered
chandeliers to outdoor fixtures, the opulent style of the Franklin designs
are guaranteed to enhance your chosen setting with its unmatchable and
august presence. The complex beauty of the glass inlays means these lights
can be truly individually created to suit both your color and style
schematics.
Glasgow Series:
A windowed double quadrant of glass frames are sumptuously perched atop two
sleek glass panes in this stately design. The streamlined effect of the
singular panes combined with the translucent shimmer of the four miniature
panes creates a highly complex sensation of multi-layered illumination. As
with all of Arroyo's handcrafted designs, the finish and the glass are
individually customizable, allowing the Glasgow Series to exceed as an
aesthetically supreme yet quality-guaranteed illumination.
Hartford Series:
These outdoor lanterns add a perfect blend of style and functionality to
your external environment. The cut-peak top provides a clever sense of
elongation, while the sleek quadrant metal overlay splices and intensifies
the intricacy of the diffused light. Miniscule button detailing at the
joints add a subtle sense of ornamentation to the refined exterior Hartford
Series.
Himeji Series:
Inspired directly by Japan's famous castles, the Himeji series invokes the
same sense of awe, complexity and intrinsic tranquility that it's namesake
has been admired for, for hundreds of years. Using these Japanese
techniques, Arroyo's top designers have created this peacefully effusing
creations that are guaranteed to both be and highlight your setting with
incredible radiance. The multiple slim metal overlays, and horizontal
end-bars are cleverly finished with a curved pyramid apex. A must for those
who wish to add a touch of exotic and peaceful lighting.
Huntington Series:
Elegance is refined with a rustic touch in the classic Huntington Series.
Influenced by the modern aesthetics of linear placement and sleek metal
lines, this design are heavy on quality and liberal on style. With solid
brass, customizable glass and individually selected metal finishes, the
charm of the archaic American lantern techniques are cleverly infused in
this neo-classic masterpiece.
Katsura Series:
For this line of lighting designs, Arroyo's artisans drew ingeniously from
the original inventor itself - nature. Based on the delicate ornamental
trees of Asia, the patterns and characteristics of the Katsura line flow
effortlessly. Customizable metal overlays allow you to invoke different
perceptions. With the exception of the outdoor lantern fixtures, the pure
glass-pane bottom blueprint is both celestial and earthly, effusing a
penetrating yet soothing light that brightens your environment, and lightens
the air as easily as its namesake.
Kennebec Series:
A visually pleasing and technically elaborate design combine easily in the
Kennebec Series. The double layering of paneling adds a charismatic sense of
complexity, and allows light to be distributed in a diverse display of
illumination. The fenced metal overlay and the inverted roof are classical
Arroyo features, handcrafted by their top artisans. Kennebec is a stunning
series that assuredly can withstand the outdoor elements while providing an
individual sense of complex, chic style.
Lily Series:
Intricate designs curl wispily at the centre and trim of this showpiece
series. The subtle touch of femininity in the design is perfectly balanced
by the masculine thickness of the metal overlays, making the Lily Series
truly pleasing to all. Multiple panes that are spliced perfectly add a sense
of depth while scattering light fluently and evenly. Arroyo's top craftsman
take great care to ensure the symmetrical placement of the overlays, and
hand-create each piece to ensure the facile flow of the curves complements
the solid engineering.
Low Voltage Path and
Garden Lighting:
The painstaking care one carefully grows their garden worth is far too
precious to be viewed only in daytime. Arroyo's wide selection of path and
garden lighting stylish allows you to highlight your garden and outdoor
environments, while ensuring your safety. Hand-crafted to be aesthetically
pleasing, and engineered to withstand any outdoor elements, Arroyo's
alluring outdoor ground lighting allows you to showcase your garden while
displaying a refined sense of style.
Mail Boxes:
Not just receptacles for your communications, Arroyos' mailboxes are grand
statements of sophistication and elegance. All created as wall fixtures,
there are designs to suit all spaces and sizes. Each mailbox comes with a
individually chosen metal finish that darkens with age, and are crafted from
solid brass. Anyone who approaches the entrance to your home is guaranteed
to be enraptured by the cosmopolitan attraction of Arroyo's mailboxes.
Mission Series:
The transparent simplicity of this design is lucid in it's construction, and
ingenious in it's portrayal of innocence. Artfully designed by hand, each
fixture in the Mission Series uses a basic split arrangement of panes to
cast light in a complex and substantiating manner. A harmonic equilibrium is
established between the panes by the metal overlays, making each
illumination balanced and uncomplicated - a fantasy design.
Monterey Series:
In a continual display of the merger of Arroyo's handcrafted and enduring
solid brass creations, with the individual customizations by their
clientele, the Monterery Series is a unique lighting opportunity. The peaked
apex roof is perched atop a classic cube lantern. The customizable metal
overlays come in a variety of stunning and artistically adept designs - from
sycamore leaves to hummingbirds that will blend in stylishly with your
outside settings.
Newport Series:
Classic seaport influences are evident in these breezy lighting fixtures.
The Newport Series uses a variety of techniques, including slender circular
bands and vintage curved molds for the base and roof. Primarily engineered
for the outdoors, even the indoor illuminations from this selection can
handle the outdoors elements. The fluidity and flow of each light in the
series is a sensational reminder of their vogue maritime inspiration.
Pagoda Series:
Infusing the exotic Eastern styles of Asia with the neo-classic foundational
engineering of the West makes the Pagoda series perfectly blended
compositional showpieces. The pierced glass tiles in the upper trim are
offset with the exclusive side moraine overlays, and the entire shape is
highlighted by tiny cubed accents along the edging and trim. This is truly
extraordinary art that is impossible to miss in any setting, and with
quality that is guaranteed by the unrivaled handiwork of Arroyo's designers.
Pasadena Series:
Exclusive miniature oak tree overlay centrepieces are the focal point of the
California style of the Pasadena series. Intricate cuts in the metal are
harmonized into each glass pane with the complementary miniscule square
cut-outs placed trendily in each corner. Solid brass framework comes with
your choice of metal finish and glass selection. For a simpler and more
straightforward look, Arroyo's team of designers can also optionally leave
out the metal overlay - yet another demonstration of the balance between
their client's desires and the quality of the work they provide.
Prairie Series:
Tastefulness and refinement reign in this lucidly simple line of fixtures.
Lithe metal overlays whimsically encase square designs that diffuse with the
taper of the triangular framework. The trimmed glass edging adds a
multi-dimensional sense of lighting, while retaining the willowy sense of
class and elegance that Arroyo has cleverly created in the Prairie series.
Raymond Series:
A slightly inverted taper and pyramid roof render an aesthetically pleasing
equilibrium in the architecture of the Raymond series. A triplex of metal
overlays are placed carefully over the top half of the sleek glass panes,
allowing for a homogenous distribution of light at the bottom, and a complex
scattering of rays from the top of the fixture.
Ruskin Series:
A soft flare in the solid glass shade and solid lines in the pyramid base
are the principal characteristics of the flawless Ruskin series. The crisp
edging of the foundation and framework is complemented by the gentle
strength of the open-base shades. Quintessentially vogue, this entire line
of indoor illuminations effortlessly provides an expansive sense of style
and lighting through its firm structure and exemplary glasswork.
Saint Claire Series:
The Saint Claire series is a dazzling experiment in intricate floral
metalwork. Without being frilly, abstract rosettes provide a subtle sense of
beauty and artistic depth. In some shades the optional alternating metal
overlay of the stem and leaves create elongation and still retains the
original sophistication. An amazing variety of fixtures allows you to use
this series to highlight multiple settings, while the floral theme provides
quiet yet noticeable unity.
Saint George Series:
The complimentary paired design to Arroyo's Saint Claire designs, the Saint
George series is a slim rustic design that harkens back to medieval
artistry. Handcrafted by their artisans and inspired by ancient Gaelic
castle lanterns, each piece has a slender spacious spade shaped metal
overlay, complimented by miniature leaflets. Textured metal finishes provide
a unique touch to the solid brass architecture of each light.
Savannah Series:
Expansive and stylish, the Savannah series is a splendid display of
impressive illuminating techniques. From the full-bodied shade to the
multi-dimensional fenced metal overlays, to the sublime strength in the
size of the frame, Savannah is one of Arroyo's most popular hand-crafted
creations. Clearly defined edges and a tapered shape also make this perfect
for highlighting both your indoor and outdoor settings with unique, timeless
panache.
Simplicity Series:
Invoking all the characteristics of its namesake, the Simplicity series is
truly a lucid endeavor in effortless illuminating. A smooth, sheer
open-based glass shade with a curled lip is delicately set in firm
framework. This is an elegant design that can easily blend into any room,
while being a demonstration of lavish and luxurious tastes. Arroyo's quality
craftsmanship, solid brass architecture and individually selected finish and
glass makes Simplicity an easy lighting choice.
State Street Series:
Visually illusory and aesthetically dazzling, the State series by Arroyo is
a unique foray into subtle edginess. Lithe metal overlays underlay the
substantial base trim, and are ingeniously displayed with square patterns.
Striking complimentary glass panes allow you to choose the accenting base
colour to match your setting. This outdoor family truly stands out with a
vogue and individualized, sassy look that will immediately display your chic
taste to the world.
Thorsen Series:
Straying from the prototypical metal designs, Arroyo's engineers cleverly
created the Thorsen series - a line that uses solid oak or mahogany wood as
the backplate. Several lights then use wood as the framework, while the
sconces have blended metal arms that come with chic and customizable metal
finishes. This natural yet modernistic series uses the individual
characteristics of each wood piece to construct both heady and refined
illuminations.
Timber Ridge Series:
The ultimate in individual and unique lighting comes to head in Arroyo's
carefree Timber Ridge series. This line of outdoor lighting comes with a
stunning array of customizable metal overlays, displaying entire landscapes
with extreme detail in quite minute spacing. From the wild desert to stoic
forests, from peaceful tropical beaches to imposing mountain ranges, to
animals and curvaceous designs, you can get an incredible reflection of the
outdoors in these complex and artistic overlays. Perfect to freely mirror
and inspire your external environment.
Utopian Series:
The Utopian series indulges in a simple and stylishly abstract sense of
mastery. Petite squares are encased ingeniously in parallel larger cubed
shapes, and lengthened with sleek lines, making up the slight yet profound
defining metal overlay. The triangular glass panes subtly draw attention to
these upscale and creatively placid illuminations. As with all Arroyo's
showpieces, the frame is made of solid brass, with customizable finishes and
glass selection.
Valencia Series:
Two slim, streamlined circular wires slip gracefully around the cylindrical
shape of the Valencia series, and are lithely undercut by flat vertical
bands that pierce the smooth glass. Some illuminations also come with an
impressive elongating top that encapsulates the agile essence of this
family. Supple, tasteful and dexterous, the Valencia series is another
skilled design provided by Arroyo's craftsmen.
Westmoreland Series:
With all the comforts of countrified taste amicably colliding and blending
with the refined poshness of cosmopolitan style, the Westmoreland series is
a pleasing foray into classical British lighting. Primarily designed for the
outside, each lantern has a thatch-inspired overlay with a slightly tapered
base. The wide pyramid roof cleverly allows the light to be directed
downwards, highlighting paths and buildings, and preventing unnecessary
illumination to be wasted in the dark night skies. Selectable metal finishes
and glass makes this unique series individual to your tastes.
Yorktown Series:
The semi-circular top and projected framework of Arroyo's Yorktown Series
invokes a impressive vintage style. The complimentary, miniature
hand-crafted glass piece, the thatched metal overlay and the staggered glass
pane options are a beautiful reflection of the rustic Yorkshire influences.
Fit for royalty, this exemplar series is guaranteed to brighten any setting
with noticeably skilled technique and with quite a posh, mature design.