RoughLuckStudio

Modern Brass Lighting, hand-crafted in California

Astoria, New York | 898 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (149)

RoughLuckStudio

Modern Brass Lighting, hand-crafted in California

Astoria, New York 898 Sales On Etsy since 2015

5 out of 5 stars (149)

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  • Plug In Wall Sconce • Leo • Clean modern brass and opal glass wall lamp • Modern sconce • Plug in wall sconce • Soft wired light

    $165.75 $195.00 (15% off)

    Free shipping

  • Minimalist Flush Mount Light • Mid Century Ceiling Light Fixture • Small Flushmount Lighting

    $225.00 Free shipping

  • Modern Brass Sconce - Roy - Simple wall light - Mid century modern - Danish modern - Minimalist - bedside light

    $84.15 $99.00 (15% off)

    Free shipping

  • Plug in wall sconce • Alice • Clean Modern Brass Sconce • Adjustable wall sconce • brass lamp • bedside lamp

    $136.00 $160.00 (15% off)

    Free shipping

    • Announcement   Thanks for checking out my shop!

    I hand-build every light fixture in my small New York City studio using the highest quality materials available. I have an eye for clean, minimal, and mid century shapes, and I love pairing these spare designs with more organic materials such as natural brass, hand-blown glass, and solid white marble. The tension between organic materials and precision manufacturing creates pieces that I hope feel at once elegant and inviting.

    Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, customization requests, or even just to say hey.

    All the best,

    Matt

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    Last updated on Jan 15, 2019

    Thanks for checking out my shop!

    I hand-build every light fixture in my small New York City studio using the highest quality materials available. I have an eye for clean, minimal, and mid century shapes, and I love pairing these spare designs with more organic materials such as natural brass, hand-blown glass, and solid white marble. The tension between organic materials and precision manufacturing creates pieces that I hope feel at once elegant and inviting.

    Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, customization requests, or even just to say hey.

    All the best,

    Matt

    Matthew Alford

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  • Floor Lamp • Libby • White Marble and Brass Floor Lamp • Task Light • Reading Lamp • Petite Floor Lamp • Floor Lamp

    RoughLuckStudio $380.00

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    Free domestic shipping! One week only! Check out the details in the 'shop announcement'. Golly I just love making light heart️

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  • White Marble Sconce • Lillian • Solid brass modern wall sconce • White Marble • Brass lighting • wall sconce

    RoughLuckStudio $225.00 Free shipping

    • 1 year
    I loooove the way our simple 'Inez' pendant looks in this beautiful bathroom!!!

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  • Simple Brass Pendant Light • Inez • Vintage cord light • ceiling pendant light • Chandelier

    RoughLuckStudio $50.00 Free shipping

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    About

    • Just a nerd that likes to make lamps.
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    • Irwin Pole Sconce in this luxurious bedside. Is it bed time yet?
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    Rough Luck Studio

    Hi there,

    My name is Matthew Alford, and I own and operate Rough Luck Studio. We are a tiny lighting studio in Long Island City, Queens.

    The goal of my studio is to bridge the gap between manufacturer and consumer. Rough Luck does not wholesale - we only sell directly to our clients (HELLO customization!). With a passion for real materials (no cheap finishes here), our designs are clean, elegant, happy, and honest.

    Thanks so much for checking us out. Please don't hesitate to shoot us a message with any questions. Or just to say hey, that's cool too :)

    Have a good one,

    Matt

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      Matthew lives and works in New York City. He is passionate about creating quality, exciting lighting pieces that you will love for years.

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    Last updated on Aug 23, 2018
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    Care instructions

    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.

    For some more in-depth information, check out my website (roughluckstudio.com) there is a whole super-nerdy blog post about caring for natural brass :)

    I have placed an order, when will it ship?

    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 :)

    Can I customize this fixture?

    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.

    Talk to me about your brass

    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 every six months or so.

    For more information on how to care for brass, check out my blog post here:

    roughluckstudio.com/post/263202446685/brass-care-101

    I am a blogger, can you send me a free product in exchange for promotion?

    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.

    Can I have my order expedited?

    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 :)