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We’re pleased with the fixtures that New England Homes chose to feature in the context of a contemporary farmhouse esthetic. http://www.nehomemag.com/lighting-with-contemporary-farmhouse-style/ … read more

Based on a sketch provided by Kemble Interiors, a pair of these Directoire* floral lighting fixtures was designed & hand-built by Michael Krauss of Authentic Designs. Once sketches and protot … read more

In order to keep up with increases in labor, materials, shipping, and other costs, we will need to increase our prices by an average of 7% across the board. Some prices will remain as the … read more

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of Authentic Designs, so we thought we'd share with you some stories and photos of the first fixtures we built. We also wanted to share with you a really … read more

All wooden store sign, composed by Danny Krauss, hand-lettered & painted (circa 1966) The handmade design and fabrication recall the early American store signs, or 'shingles', such as a tin … read more