Aurora has restored, rewired, retrofitted, and UL listed lighting fixtures for individuals, designers and institutions for over 35 years. Aurora Lampworks has been in business serving the architectural, design, and restoration communities for 25 years. The company was started by its founder Dawn Ladd in New Haven, CT, and moved to New York City in 1990. It began as a showroom where antique lighting fixtures were restored and offered for sale. Today, we are a team of designers, artisans, craftspeople, conservators, glassmakers, and finishers that produce high quality, made to last lighting fixtures. The restoration of historic lighting fixtures is our highest purpose here at Aurora. We understand that we are fortunate in that we are a company entrusted to conserve those objects that will be available for generations to come. Our scope of work is diverse. In addition to restoration services, we are often called upon to replicate an antique lighting fixture or to create a new design either from an existing fixture, from drawings, or photographs. Regardless of the style or period, our clients count on us to create lighting fixtures that will be around for decades. It is our challenge and pride to undertake these tasks and live up to our reputation by doing the best job we possibly can. Making lighting fixtures meant to last is an important part of a conservation ethic we share, the greenest fixture is one that already exits. Aurora is socially responsible by trying to be as ‘green’ in every aspect of our work lives as possible. We make conscious decisions about the packaging we choose, chemicals we need to use, and encourage staff people to reduce, reuse, and then recycle all the necessary materials we use every day. It is a goal of Aurora’s that although we concentrate on the restoration of historic lighting fixtures, an ethic of conservation prevails through all that we do.
