The Visual Comfort Brand History

Founded in 1987; Visual Comfort lighting takes a different approach to lighting than you might be used to. They’ve been the premier source for signature lighting for almost 30 years and have worked with some of the best designers in the industry, including Ralph Lauren, Thomas O’Brien and Niermann Weeks. They use only the finest natural materials and distinctive finishes. It’s this attention to detail that has led to their work being featured in numerous industry standard publications such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Coastal Living and many, many more.

Because of the hand selected nature of their chosen designers, styles and materials, the Visual Comfort lighting collections are all about that exclusive sense of style. Everyone knows that lighting can turn a room into a work of art, so paint with the finest brush. Here are just a few examples of the world-renowned designers that are a part of the Visual Comfort collaboration:

Thomas O’Brien

One of the masters of bridging traditional and modern lighting styles, Thomas O’Brien brings a wide array of unique, industrial and modern designs in subtle and unexpected ways. From his home furnishings, his store in New York: Aero, and his widely acclaimed interiors, he truly runs the entire spectrum of antique, modern and industrial designs. Experience only the finest that Thomas O’Brien Lighting has to offer.

Barbara Barry

Barbara Barry is widely known for her styling cues in her interiors and other furnishings, and the lighting that bears her name is no exception. Known for its elegant lines and simplistic flow, the Barbara Barry Lighting collection follows the philosophy that nothing lives on its own, but is merely a piece of the puzzle, and that everything lives in harmony with its surroundings.

E.F. Chapman

The Chief Designer at Visual Comfort, Mr. Sandy Chapman has been a legend in the industry since the 90s. It was under his visionary guidance that allowed them to establish their first signature line of products, Chart House Lighting. To this day, his classically influenced style defines the core silhouettes of their premium lighting.

The list of incredible designers and experts all contributing to the Visual Comfort brand are not limited to just these three, of course. There are dozens of collections and designers that have all contributed to the brand from across the globe and from a variety of backgrounds. Designers such as:

• Thomas O’Brien

• Kelly Wearstler

• Alexa Hampton

• Suzanne Kasler

• John Rosselli

• J. Randall Powers

• Eric Cohler

• Barry Goralnick

• Clodagh

• Ian K. Fowler

• Michael S Smith

• Joe Nye

• Studio VC