Journal — lighting

The Apartment Project: Color Theory

March 14, 2024

It's probably pretty unsurprising that we struggle to use technology to envision a space. We spend most of our days steeped in the old and, while I'm typing this on a computer, we spend more time w...

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Brighter Days to Come

December 29, 2023

As we sit in a stretch of damp cold days here in the Hudson Valley, we are still yet on a wave — now towards longer days and later sunsets and, in the not so far-off future, warmth. 

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Building the Hallie in Wood

November 4, 2023

Translating the Hallie light into black walnut connected us to our roots in the Hudson Valley.

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Mugwort: A Color Story

October 20, 2023

What is a neutral? There are the commonly accepted neutrals: white, gray, beige, brown, black. And then there are the colors that are neutrals in function, but not necessarily in form. Maroon, navy...

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How to Use Antique Light Fixtures in Your Home

April 27, 2023

At Quittner, we design historically-informed lighting, but we also restore antique and vintage fixtures from the past. When people come into our store, they often ask how they can use an antique fi...

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How to Create a Cottage Kitchen Feeling Without Renovating Your Home

April 1, 2023

Layout, materials, lighting, and color theme all come into play when bringing the cottage kitchen look to life. 

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Kingston Design Showhouse 2022: The Final Reveal

November 17, 2022

The final reveal of our room for the 2022 Kingston Design Showhouse, as seen in House Beautiful, Veranda, and more.

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Behind the Light: The Lex

November 4, 2022

With the Lex, we updated the traditional vintage design of a floor canister light, creating an uplight for our own home — and yours — that is simple, sculptural, beautiful, and functional. 

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The Magic of Field + Supply: A Quittner Coming-of-Age

October 19, 2022

We’ve pushed ourselves creatively, financially, and logistically to bring ideas that we had in our minds into the world for others to buy, use, and love. For the Fall 2022 Field + Supply market, we...

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