Hand-assembled and customised to the choice of styling and patinas, HISHIGHNESS bespoke lighting instruments combine absolute magnificent persona and unique flair.

As opposed to ready-to-litinstruments, or “demi-mesure” instruments, which are simple adaptations of existing models, bespoke lighting instruments are created from scratch. The client is at the very center of the process, and the future instrument will be created according to the morphology of his taste.

MEASURING
At HISHIGHNESS, it all starts with the first appointment, when the designer and the client meet.the designer listens, questions, and notes the wishes and habits of his client. In fact, bespoke instrument requires the dual input of designer and client: style, finish, shades etc… all will be decided during this essential first meeting.

Next comes the measuring procedure. Between six and ten measurements are required to grasp the precise morphology, volume, width, and weight-bearing areas of the site.Lastly, the client will choose from the various designs proposed.

LAST MAKING & SHAPING
The last-maker chooses hornbeam, a hard, dense wood, from which to gradually sculpt the shape of the instrument with his knife.

The last will then be smoothed with a rasp and sandpaper.

This very technical stage requires great precision in order to ensure that the wooden last respects the morphology of the design and ensures the fixtures shapeliness.

PATTERN-MAKING, CRAFTING AND CLOSING
The pattern-maker begins by making the pattern. A prototype of the model is developed by assembling numerous parts of the instrument together.

GLIMPSE OF THE PROTOTYPE

During a second appointment, the client will visualise the prototype created from the traditionally-making techniques.

This is when he can judge the size &style of the instrument. The designer will note the points to be rectified in order to suit the clients taste.

ASSEMBLY
The various components are now hand-assembled at last.In total, some 30 hours of work is involved.

THE FINISH/PATINA
The colorist now provides the final touch: the patina/finish. The client has chosen from the infinite range of options. Created by hand and generously nourished with essential oils, they endow the instruments with a color and sheen all their own, full of life and character.

DELIVERY
After 6 months of work, bespoke lighting instruments are ready to be delivered to the client.

Last-maker, pattern-maker, colorist, the craftsmen in the bespoke workshops will have carried out over 198 operations in order to offer their client the perfect lighting instrument,as Aseem Jain likes to remind us.

BESPOKE CHANDELIERS AT A GLANCE

Up to 150 hours of work for a pair of boots
12 craftsmen in the workshops
6 to 9 months to make a bespoke lighting instrument
A rich variety of finishes, from the traditional oxidised to Patina
Immense possibilities for customisation:initials, patina colors, finishes, styling & much more

When we think about HISHIGHNESS, the connection to the “luxury chandelier with crystals” comes spontaneously. Did you know, though, that some of our best-sellers are “crystal free”? Some of our models are designed for all of those who choose to enhance the structure and finish of the chandelier, with focus to “the detail” obtained by the accurate work of our artisans. The craftsmanship in the processing of precious metals, such as brass or bronze, is revealed at first sight. The “headquarters” of renown fashion houses, the lobby of luxury hotels, the rooms of the villas, the large halls of historic houses, the prestigious furniture showrooms, all have a common denominator: a classic chandelier, most of the times without crystals. In the photos above, you can see some of our chandeliers. These chandeliers are masterpieces outcome of our rigorous practices and precision . The care and precision in details,together with high-quality materials, gives character and prestige to these “hanging jewels”.

Today we show you a preview of a piece of which we are very proud off, having worked by our craftsmen with accuracy down to the smallest detail. This lamp does not simply serves to illuminate a room, but to tell a story, to enrich, embellish and create a real atmosphere of yesteryear. Depictions gives a feeling of serenity, abundance and wealth. The pictures depict a situation of “work in progress”, in fact, as you can see, the instrument is still being refined. The craftsmen of our team are focusing their energies and working hard to achieve perfection in chiseling but also to give the right balance of proportions and lines that characterise this product.