Gibson & Gibson Antique Lighting

My first opportunity to work with Gibson and Gibson Antique Lighting was more than 20 years ago while I was a design student; Jim Gibson (owner) created a terrific custom fixture from antique parts and pieces for a student installation at an upstairs hall for an ASID Showcase House I was involved in.
I had been aware of Jim’s work prior to that experience through an Artwalk show where we were both exhibiting items.
As an interior designer (
) I am constantly on the lookout for suppliers and manufacturers that provide unique items that can be produced on time, within budget, to specification and who are knowledgeable not only of their industry but of the ‘interiors’ field as a whole. Jim and his production crew at Gibson and Gibson Antique Lighing are all of those things and more.
Over the years my clients have been lucky enough to have lighting made for them that meet my specifications exactly providing the proverbial ‘icing on the cake’ for their projects. For one project in particular Gibson and Gibson Antique Lighitng created custom chandeliers from actual molds he made of fixtures that were originally installed in the arcades of various buildings built for the 1915 Panama-​California Exposition in Balboa Park.
Jim’s expertise in all facets of design has also allowed Gibson and Gibson to produce wonderful contemporary fixtures for my clients as well. Please don’t be afraid of the word ‘custom’ which can often allude to ‘expensive.’ For truly unique, one of a kind lighting fixtures, the pricing for the various things I have contracted with Gibson for have always been affordable and within budget. Not once has one of my clients passed out from sticker shock.
Finally, it is with great respect and appreciation for the work that Jim Gibson has created for me over the years that I write this review. I am sure that should you choose to work with Gibson and Gibson your experience will be as pleasant as mine have always been.