The Best Tudor Revival & Storybook Cottage Lighting Manufacturers
Posted by Joshua Scheide on Feb 20th 2026
The Best Tudor Revival & Storybook Cottage Lighting Manufacturers
By Joshua Scheide | February 20, 2026
Did your Tudor home or Storybook Cottage stop you in your tracks the first time you saw it? The arched door. The rough brick chimney. Those wavy-glass casement windows that ripple afternoon light across the hardwood floors. Your home looks like it belongs in the English countryside, and that character is worth protecting. You don't want to finish your house off with lights that look like Halloween props.
For homes built between roughly 1910 and 1940 with Tudor Revival or Storybook Cottage character, finding lighting that genuinely respects the romantic, handcrafted aesthetic can take a bit of research. (Admit it, though, you love that part.)
The market is full of manufacturers who believe any old wrought iron equals ‘correct.’ After decades making period lighting for historic homes, we've gotten to know this landscape well. And we know we’re not always perfect for everyone’s project. So, here’s a list of who’s worth looking at when you’re serious about getting your cottage’s lighting right. Full disclosure, we’re on this list, as historic lighting is our specialty.
A Few Questions Worth Answering Before You Shop
Before you start browsing, know where you stand on these:
- Timeline: Do you need it in weeks, or can you wait months for made-to-order?
- Accuracy: Are you after strict period replication, or does capturing the spirit of the style work for you?
- Shopping preference: Showroom or online?
- Budget: Quality work in these styles runs $150 to $2,500+ per fixture.
The Manufacturers (Listed Alphabetically)
Brass Light Gallery (Wisconsin) Architectural lighting handcrafted in Milwaukee since the 1970s. Lancaster collection focuses on Tudor Revival specifically. Solid brass throughout.
Available online and Milwaukee showroom | American-made
Hammerworks (Massachusetts) Handcrafted solid copper lighting since 1979. Olde English Tudor built using riveting and hammer-forging techniques.
Available online | American-made
House of Antique Hardware (Online Only) Multi-period catalog including Tudor and Storybook Cottage fixtures. Mix of proprietary reproductions and third-party manufacturers. Materials vary; read individual product specs.
Available online
Mica Lamp Company (California) Their hammered copper fixtures appeared on earlier versions of this list. The company has ceased operations. Their work occasionally surfaces through secondary markets, but they are no longer available as an active source.
Old California (California) Solid brass Tudor Revival and Storybook Cottage lighting handcrafted in Southern California since 1989. Interior and exterior applications in the period catalog.
Available online and Southern California showroom | American-made
Rejuvenation (Nationwide) Large period lighting catalog with Tudor, Gothic, and Medieval Revival options under their Romance Revival designation. Mix of domestic and imported production. Available online and showrooms nationwide
Remains Lighting Co. (New York) Manufacturer and antique restorer founded in 1996. New fixtures handcrafted in Brooklyn; antique pieces restored and rewired in the same facility. Tudor and Storybook applications fall under their Gothic collection.
Available online and showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago | American-made
Where to Go from Here
The decision between these manufacturers comes down to your timeline, your budget, and your priorities. There isn't a single right answer; there are several good answers depending on your situation.
If you're still figuring out which way to go, here’s some more articles that are worth reading next:
- If you're weighing American-made against imported options and want to understand what the difference actually means in practice, read Comparing Light Fixtures for Your Historic Home: American-Made vs. Made Overseas.
- If you want a clear picture of what quality period lighting costs and why, read The Cost of Historic Home Lighting, Explained.
About Old California
Old California has been handcrafting solid brass lighting and hardware for historic homes from our Southern California factory since 1989. If your home has Tudor Revival or Storybook Cottage character, explore our Tudor Revival and Storybook Cottage collection to see fixtures designed to feel original to the architecture.
Manufacturer information reflects data current at time of publication. This list is updated periodically.
Joshua Scheide is the creative director at Old California.