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ARTISAN WALL SCONCES & PENDANTS Handmade in Sunny California Handmade in Sunny California We put our hearts into all aspects of our work to create the finest ceramic wall sconces and pendants. It’s what inspires our customers to come back and buy from A19 time and time again. Please browse through our extensive catalog to see all that A19 offers. When we say “Made in the USA,” we mean made by the hands of our very own local, talented artisans. As seen in Dwell. Photography: Andrew Pogue, Architect: MW|Works, Interior Designer: Avery Cox Design Item # P804-WCC Greenlandia Pendant with White Cord & Canopy 3 About A19 ................................................................................................................................................04 Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................05 The Nature Collection ....................................................................................................................06 Wall sconces and pendants resembling organic materials The Studio Collection .....................................................................................................................10 Stylish and customizable ceramic mini-pendants The reFusion Collection ................................................................................................................24 Exclusive fused recycled glass and ceramic wall sconces The Jewel Collection .......................................................................................................................34 Contemporary art glass and ceramic wall sconces The Silhouette Collection ............................................................................................................38 Picturesque wall sconces framed in ceramic The Mosaic Collection ...................................................................................................................42 Ceramic wall sconces and pendants resembling mosaic tile The Islands of Light Collection ................................................................................................ 48 Customizable ceramic wall sconces and pendants Finishes and Decorations ............................................................................................................62 Endless options of acrylic paint colors, faux finishes, glazes, and other embellishments Let your imagination go wild! Handmade Ceramic Lighting Fixtures 4 About A19 Artisan Manufacturing see if they were passionate enough to make a go at starting a A19 is fueled by inspiration – inspiration that is reflected in new company. And A19 was born. every aspect of our work. When you purchase an A19 product, we invite you to share in the passion and inspiration of our That was 1998, and the drive to create the highest quality artists – and the company – that create superior one-of-a-kind handmade lighting fixtures, to provide attention and service pieces of art. unparalleled in any business, is a continuing success. We go to great lengths to ensure that each ceramic and glass Committed to the Community – lighting fixture carries our distinct signature of quality. A19 and the Environment successfully blends innovative vision with the traditions of A19 is much more than a lighting company. Woman-owned gifted artisans. and operated in a close family-style environment, we respect the impact our business has on the social and physical The name “A19” is a bit of a tongue-in-cheek reference to your environment. We source our materials as locally as possible standard household light bulb. But, as you’ll discover, we’re a to help build employment in the region, minimize fuel usage, company that is anything but ordinary. and minimize our production lead times. All our products – from beginning to end – are made by hand We continue to develop ways to make our manufacturing in Southern California. Our wall sconces and pendants are energy efficient without compromising product quality. The designed, molded, fired, sanded, finished, assembled and clay bodies and glazes that we use do not contain any material shipped directly from our studio. in sufficient quantity to be toxic or to constitute a chronic health hazard and they require less energy to create our Just as important, we work hard to ensure consistent quality durable, long-lasting fixtures. and guarantee your 100% satisfaction. Besides reclaiming nearly every speck of clay, every shard of The A19 Story glass, and every drop of water involved in manufacturing, we Like many creative and successful businesses, the idea for A19 use recycled boxes, bubble wrap and office materials. began on the back of a cocktail napkin. Owner Cinnamon Alvarez and a friend sat down at a local watering hole and Our ceramic fixture bodies naturally prevent undesirable glare dreamily hatched their plans to run their own shows. They’d and excessive light exposure. Our ceramic downlights further do what they really loved and inspired them. They’d treat their reduce outdoor light pollution, light trespass and skyglow to employees like family. They’d make their own hours. They’d preserve the night skies and sensitive ecosystems. never work weekends and they’d take long vacations. They’d change the world! (Okay, maybe they’d just make a difference.) Endless Possibilities Finish: While our handmade ceramic fixtures are beautiful as At the start of the next workweek, Cinnamon sat down with is, with A19 you can customize the finish. Go for bare bisque, her boss, looked him square in the eye and launched into her paint them yourself, choose an A19 signature finish, or provide jaw-dropping proposal: She either wanted to purchase the a paint brand color code and sheen—and consider it done! company or start one of her own. To her surprise, he thought it was a great idea and encouraged her to explore purchasing the business. Size: Many of our fixtures come in multiple sizes. Look for this icon by the fixture and see the range of Flash forward to a couple of months later. Reality soon set in; sizes in the information table below. crunching numbers and creating a business plan made it clear there was much more to this entrepreneur thing than vision Style: We have designed a wide range of styles that will fit and determination. Cinnamon needed support – and lots of it. into any decor from art deco, coastal, contemporary, eclectic, So her ex-boss became her mentor; she then approached key industrial, rustic, traditional to modern. Even better, our finish co-workers – each an exceptionally talented craftsperson – to options allow us to match your design scheme perfectly. T: 909-391-4208 | [email protected] | www.a19.com Frequently Asked Questions 5 What is A19? How do I order fixtures? A19 is a woman-owned and operated ceramic lighting Once you have chosen your favorite fixture that suits your manufacturing company based in Ontario, California. While needs, specify the item number, option(s) and finish as in the our name comes from the common household light bulb, following example: 208-WET-A31. If you have any questions, our business is unique. Our pride in ownership can be seen please call us at (800) 664-4204 or email [email protected]. in each hand-crafted fixture, as is our dedication to your total We love to help. satisfaction. We enjoy being a part of every aspect of the business – from creating original designs to delivering those Can I purchase A19 products directly from fixtures to you. the studio? A19 products are sold exclusively through a network of Is every fixture from A19 truly handmade in independent lighting showrooms and authorized dealers. If the United States? you are in the business of specifying and selling lighting and Yes. Every ceramic pendant and wall sconce is designed, are interested in offering A19 products, please contact us or molded, fired, sanded, finished, assembled and shipped from complete our dealer application at https://a19.com/dealer. our Southern California studio. Can I paint my fixtures? Can I customize my fixtures? Yes. If you would like to paint your fixtures, choose any style Absolutely. We offer endlass finish options in addition to from the Islands of Light Collection without specifying a finish. configurations for different bulb types and locations. If you’re While bisque is beautiful and completely usable in its natural unsure which options to choose, contact us and we can help. bare state, you may easily paint bisque with any latex or acrylic We have color swatches available upon request and we can paint. No primer is necessary unless you are using an oil-based color match to virtually any color. paint. Care and maintenance instructions are included with each fixture. Why ceramic? Ceramic fixtures are versatile and very durable. Our bare How long are A19 products warranted? bisque fixtures are smooth and easy to paint allowing your A19 warrants all products to be free of defect, both material, fixtures to be any color. Because ceramic is resistant to rust and workmanship, within one (1) year of the purchase date and corrosion, A19’s ceramic wall sconces and pendants will to the original purchaser. All A19 products are manufactured outlast comparable metal lighting fixtures. Ceramic is opaque to the most stringent quality-control standards possible. which conceals view of the bulb and eliminates harsh glare. Bulbs are not eligible for replacement. Should you have any Ceramic is also a good insulator improving safety. concerns about our fixtures, please do not hesitate