Chrysler Lighting
The Chrysler lighting collection by Michelle James brings an Art Deco sensibility to contemporary sconces, pendant lights and chandeliers. Vintage glass meets newly crafted metalwork, with select designs incorporating vintage jewelry. The resulting fixtures balance the character of found materials with clean lines and sculptural form.
During DSHOP’s 2015 studio visit, James traced her beginnings in lighting to the renovation of her 1899 Brooklyn brownstone. Unable to find fixtures that complemented its historic details without overwhelming them, she began designing her own. Her background in styling informs this balance of old and new, with each composition shaped by an eye for proportion, texture and unexpected combinations.
James develops her designs by assembling and rearranging vintage components, then works with skilled craftspeople to realize the finished fixtures. DSHOP’s Chrysler selection ranges from wall sconces and slender pendants to expansive, branching chandeliers. Each piece is made to order, with natural brass, antique brass, blackened brass and polished nickel finishes available depending on the model.