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Greene & Greene Lighting—Perfected
The Wentworth Avenue Collection
When The Lodge at Torrey Pines needed authentic Greene & Greene lighting while building their resort, they chose Old California—and that commission transformed us into the historic lighting specialists we are today.
The Collection That Started It All
Behind the Design
In the late 1980s to mid 1990s we were producing contemporary lighting; we created our first historic reproduction pieces in 1995 as the Arts & Crafts revival was underway. Then, The Lodge at Torrey Pines came calling. They were building a luxury resort modeled after Greene & Greene's ultimate bungalows—and they needed lighting worthy of that vision. They commissioned us to reproduce authentic fixtures during construction, pieces that would define their property's character.
That project changed everything. We studied originals from the legendary houses, learning to replicate the brothers' signature details: dramatically exaggerated roofs, hand-carved ebony pegs, double-layered stitched and dyed leather straps, the intricate glass panels with their naturalistic asymmetry. We discovered that Greene & Greene didn't just design lighting—they created jewelry for their ultimate bungalows, finishing touches that elevated architecture into art.
The Lodge opened in April 2002 to immediate acclaim. Our fixtures became defining elements of the property. The Lodge has invited us back multiple times over the years to create new work for them.
Those authentic reproductions, as well as pieces that are inspired by the originals, make up our flagship line, The Wentworth Avenue Collection—the pieces we create for you when only absolute authenticity will do.
Faithful Reproductions from Legendary Houses
Some pieces in the Wentworth Avenue Collection are exact reproductions of fixtures Charles and Henry Greene designed for specific houses—the Gamble House, Blacker House, Robinson House, Pratt House, James A. Culbertson House and Duncan-Irwin House. We've studied the originals and recreated them in painstaking detail, down to the hand-applied square brass rivets and the cloud lift patterns in the copper-foiled glass.
Inspired Original Designs
Other pieces in the collection are our own designs, inspired by the Greene brothers' design philosophy and crafted using their signature techniques. These fixtures honor their aesthetic principles while offering you options that work in your home without specific reproduction requirements.
Safer Than an Antique
Every Wentworth Avenue fixture is built to contemporary electrical standards and UL certified for safety. You get the soul of an original Greene & Greene piece without the electrical hazards, insurance concerns, or fragility of an actual antique. Your investment is protected by our lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship.
For Those Who Demand Absolute Authenticity
Museum-Quality Craftsmanship
When the leadership of the Gamble House itself needed reproductions of their deteriorating garage fixtures, they commissioned us—that project gave us our Gamble chain pendant. When preservation societies and historic home enthusiasts want the real thing, they come to us.
Your Home Won't Feel Finished Without It
If you own a Craftsman bungalow, Arts & Crafts home, or any residence inspired by the ultimate bungalows of Pasadena, you need the final finishing touches that bring the look to completion. Generic ‘Craftsman-style’ lighting can't capture what the Greene brothers achieved. These fixtures are the jewelry your home has been waiting for.
Investment in Permanence
Wentworth Avenue fixtures take months to complete. They're built by hand, one at a time, with techniques that can't be rushed. Wood must be selected and shaped. Glass panels must be cut and copper-foiled. Ebony pegs must be hand-carved. This is how heirlooms are made—built to last not just your lifetime, but your grandchildren's, and their grandchildren’s, too.
Love the warm glow of the iridescent glass. This light was the final piece of jewelry that we needed to finish this room. We tried several different bulbs until we found the best glow. Added a dimmer and we are super happy. We also love the shadows from the leather straps on the ceiling.
The Philosophy Behind the Beauty
Charles and Henry Greene opened their architecture firm in Southern California just after the turn of the 20th century. At the height of their prowess they created what became known later as ‘ultimate bungalows’—houses where every detail, from the structure down to the lighting and furniture, expressed a unified design vision. Their California interpretation of Japanese design principles created spaces that honored the materials, celebrated craftsmanship, and connected indoor living to the natural landscape.
The fixtures weren't afterthoughts—they were integral to the architecture. The gentle lifts of the roofs echoed the homes' wing-like rooflines. The visible joinery and decorative elements celebrated the maker's hand rather than hiding it. These weren't just lights—they were the final polish that transformed architecture into art.
This exquisite ceiling light joins other Old California lighting in our home, including sconces (seen pictured), table lamps and a second ceiling light from the Holly series. We have found Old California products to be beautifully designed and perfectly constructed as to both materials and workmanship.
From California's Ultimate Bungalows to Your Home
The Gamble House
Perhaps the most famous of the Greene brothers' works, the Gamble House in Pasadena showcases their style at its peak. Built for David and Mary Gamble of Procter & Gamble, the house features a signature inglenook with lanterns suspended on leather straps, the tsuba pattern inspired by Japanese sword guards, and stacked art glass accents that create layers of glowing color.
The Blacker House
Commissioned by lumber magnate Robert R. Blacker, this house represents a shining expression of the Greene brothers' design philosophy. The library chandelier with its ‘beehive and tulip’ glass design and exaggerated dramatic roof influenced our entire understanding of how Greene & Greene lighting should command presence in a room. The ebony and teak accents inlaid on the underside of fixture roofs show their obsessive attention to details guests might never see.
The James A. Culbertson House
Situated adjacent to the Gamble House and Duncan-Irwin House in Pasadena, this was one of the earliest Greene projects and shows more Old World design with its Tudor Revival exterior. However, it also shows early evidence of their fondness for Asian-inspired design. Despite several modifications by owners throughout the decades, their original chandelier still hangs above the dining room table.
Customer Installations
Crown Jewels of the Collection
Robinson House Chandelier
Pure spectacle. Over 3,400 hand-foiled glass pieces in luscious curves float from leather straps.
Gamble House Inglenook Lantern
This beloved fixture features Japanese-inspired gentle roof lifts with hand-mixed glass panels, accented with ebony pegs.
Blacker House Porte-Cochere Pendant
A large, sumptuous piece showing off naturalistic vine patterns under a beautifully exaggerated roof.
Newer home with some craftsman details added. The...light completes the front porch area. Love it. Going for a 1908 feel in this 2008 new build.
These Fixtures are an Investment
This is not mass-produced lighting. Each Wentworth Avenue fixture is built by hand in our Southern California factory—the same California that gave birth to Greene & Greene's vision over a century ago.
The lead times for these pieces are long for a reason—reflecting the reality of true craftsmanship. We cannot rush the process without compromising quality, and we won't compromise. When you invest in a Wentworth Avenue fixture, you're commissioning work built to standards that would make Charles and Henry Greene proud.
Each of your pieces is built specifically for you. Once we begin your commission, your fixture becomes a unique creation. This is how it should be—how the Greene brothers worked, how true craftspeople have always worked. You're not ordering from inventory. You're commissioning art.
EXTEND YOUR STYLE
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