Think how difficult it was before 1800, when you had to have light to work at night and there were only candles or several kinds of oil lamps. By the 1850s, it was easier. There were kerosene lamps, ...

Diane Upton-Hagan can rattle off important dates in the history of artificial lighting as quickly as most women can name their children or grandchildren. She has to be knowledgeable about light ...

Lighting has a funny way of setting the mood—and sometimes, setting your bank account a little higher than expected. Antique lamps and vintage light fixtures aren’t just beautiful—they’re highly ...