As with life, be gentle. Don't use any harsh chemicals. If left untouched, brass will darken and develop a patina with age. If you feel the need to brighten your brass to it's original hue, you can use a gentle metal polish. I recommend a product called Brasso, which can be found at your local hardware store.

I work hard to keep the lead-times listed on Etsy as up to date as possible. You can find these at the top of the "shipping and policies" tab. Unless you are otherwise notified, your order will ship within the listed timeline.

If you are in need of a rush order, please send me a message before placing your order :)

YES! Absolutely. Common customizations include changing the cord color, the switch mechanism, or dimensions. Please shoot me a message with any customization requests prior to placing your order.

Well, okay! My fixtures are made from solid brass that is not lacquered. The brass is polished by hand, and then covered in a thin layer of artisanal microcrystalline wax (Theres a $10 word for ya). This leaves the fixture with a deep, matte luster. The brass will darken and patina with age. I absolutely love the look of naturally aged brass, but if you prefer the bright gold you can clean it up with Brasso or Barkeepers Friend.

Thank you so much for showing me some love! Please blog about my studio - it makes me feel so good!! Buuuut, unfortunately I cannot offer free product in exchange.

Sometimes. Rush production is sometimes available for an additional 20%. If you are interested in having your items expedited, please send me a message before placing an order :)

I do! I offer a 10% discount to the trade. Send us an email at trade@mattalfordstudio.com and we will get you all set up!

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• A valid Business License
• A valid membership to a major design organization (e.g. ASID, IIDA, AIA, NKBA, IDC)
• A valid interior design certification (e.g. NCIDQ, CCIDC)

I look forward to working with you!

Not at all! We offer them as a convenience, but you can totally pick up lightbulbs from you local hardware store.

Most of our domestic orders will ship via USPS. Large or bulky orders will ship via UPS. If you need your order shipped via a specific courier please contact us prior to placing your order.