Hubbardton Forge

Hubbardton Forge epitomizes the great New England colonial tradition of integrity, hard work, and practical design. The company began when its founders first fired up the forge in a drafty old barn in the town of Hubbardton, Vermont in 1974. They scavenged throughout New England gathering rusting anvils and other discarded tools of the trade, bringing back to life the rich heritage of the blacksmith trade to their corner of Vermont. They set out to master the art of black-smithing, mentored by the few remaining local craftsmen who still hand-forged iron farm implements and iron furniture. Over the years the two man studio has grown into a strong domestic manufacturing company. Today, the barn is gone and a 129,000 square foot manufacturing facility has taken its place. Despite the change in size, Hubbardton Forge is still defined by what was best in craftsmanship and best for community and the environment. Hubbardton Forge original designs are more forward-looking than ever. In 2006, Hubbardton Forge introduced some stunning fixtures that combine an organic sensibility with a contemporary flair. In 2007, they introduced a breath-taking array of new designs that leverage off their most succesful collections, but continue to define what "contemporary" and "hand-forged" have in common. We are sure that in 2008 Hubbardton Forge will break new ground once again with their innovative and stunning designs.

Blended with the time honored traditions of hand forging are some of the best applications of modern technology. Hubbardton Forge utilizes award winning, environmentally sound finishing systems that provide the quality and efficiencies and gives Hubbardton Forge more time for designing and hand forging their products.

Iron Finish Options
All finishes are designed to show the nature of the blacksmithing process, and by their very hand-crafted nature, each finish is an individual work of art. Hubbardton Forge offers five iron finishes for their lighting and accessories categorized by being either Opaque or Translucent. Variations in the finish appearance is normal and a desired result of the finishing process, rendering each piece an individual and unique work of art. Click here to view the finishes and get more information on the Opaque and Translucent finishes.

Material Options
The use of organic material is a hallmark of Hubbardton Forge. Cherry and Maple wood as well as Copper and Slate are all integrated seamlessly into specific products. It is this unique mixing of natural shapes, textures, and surfaces that creates and defines the Hubbardton Forge Elements Collection. Click here to view the natural elements of wood, stone and copper metal used in the Elements Collection.

Fabric Shade Options
Many Hubbardton Forge lamps and fixtures, such as chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and torchiers have a vast array of shade options, from simple parchment to sophisticated micro-fiber shades. In styles ranging from contemporary to modern. Most of the lamps and shades are sold separately. The wide variety of shade options is yet another way to customize your Hubbardton Forge lamps, wall sconces or chandeliers. Natural Linen is very traditional and economical. The micro-fibers are more expensive but give a much warmer, radiant glow. Parchment and crinkle styles can be both rustic and transitional. With all these options, there are also choices available for style, such as conic (traditional), drum, pyramid, and empire. We offer all Hubbardton Forge shades. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call us for more information. Click here for images of the various shade options.

Lead Times
Lead times on most Hubbardton Forge products average about 5-7 days. Some items in select finishes, and custom items, may take longer. We invite you to explore the Hubbardton Forge line of lamps, wall sconces, chandeliers, outdoor lighting and other fine lighting products (although most, if not all, are on our site) at www.vtforge.com

Other specifications:
Unless otherwise stated, most Hubbardton Forge floor and table lamps have 3-way sockets (150 watts maximum). Also, most Hubbardton Forge products are approved for damp location use. All Hubbardton Forge outdoor lighting products are also specifically approved for wet location use. Consult an electrician before installing a product if you have any questions regarding the suitability of a product for a specific location. All Hubbardton Forge products are UL/CUL approved.

Environmental Excellence
Hubbardton Forge has long believed in the necessity of using the most environmentally sound means of creating their products. As a result Hubbardton Forge adopted and pioneered new methods for cleaning and finishing, reducing process waste, and managing energy. Rather than trumpet their desire to be "green", Hubbardton Forge chooses instead to emphasize their continuing committment to create the best possible product by the best possible means. As a result, Hubbardton Forge has been recognized for their efforts by the State of Vermont, as a three time recipient of the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence.