| Illuminating
Experiences, Inc.
was founded in 1971 by Bernie Gross and Dick Godnick. They left secure
jobs with a major lighting fixture importer and manufacturer to try
their hand at entrepreneurship. The fledgling company soon made its
mark by introducing daring and original designs to the U.S. market.
Some early highlights included Danish Flame Sculpture pendants and
hand-soldered Moorish Lanterns from Spain. Today, the company is owned
and operated by Mr. Gross and his son, Barrett.
I.E.,
as the company is known throughout the industry, continues to discover
and develop unusual lighting products from sources throughout Europe
and the United States. We import and manufacture in our vintage 1951
skylighted brick warehouse in beautiful Highland Park, New Jersey, 35
miles south of New York City.
Our
products are sold by fashion-oriented retailers
of lighting and home furnishings throughout the United States and
Canada. Illuminating Experiences also serves the hospitality and contract markets with stock
and custom designs. Among the major lines we distribute are Vetreria
DeMajo—handblown Murano glass lighting; Lamp International—unique
handcrafted Italian wrought iron and glass light sculptures; Meltemi—contemporary
glass lighting; and Early Electric—traditional American lighting
with a vast assortment of designs.
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