Among Meyda Tiffany's latest innovations is the one of world's largest LED free standing chandeliers featured in the Stanley Theatre in Utica, New York.
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What started as a hobby for Meyer Cohen and his wife Ida Cohen (hence the name Meyda) 40 years ago, has evolved into a nationally recognized American lighting manufacturer. Meyda Lighting, a decorative lighting company, creates beautiful lighting for homes and businesses across the nation, and around the globe.

Robert Cohen runs the family business today and is son of the Cohens, said, "Meyda started as a hobby with Meyer and Ida in their basement in 1974. My mother wanted a stained glass window for our family's dining room and my father was a master tinkerer and was able to troubleshoot nearly any problem. So, they picked up some stained glass supplies and took a lesson at a local continuing education program and the rest they taught themselves. And, Meyda Stained Glass Studio was born."

In the 1970s and 1980s, the company captured the popular Tiffany market with authentic reproductions, interpretations and stained glass originals. Lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces and windows were offered including the famous Wisteria, Mini Tiffanies, and the original Meyer stained glass lanterns. Pond Lily, Quality Bent Glass and Precious Memories mottled glass fringed lamps were also featured in the line.

Meyda expanded its line into other styles including Mission, Southwest, Deco, Nouveau, Contemporary and Modern. With many years of designing and manufacturing expertise, Meyda has developed innovations, technologies and value engineering that transcend architectural lighting for any budget or economy.

Meyda retains a diverse group of designers and engineers that create custom fixtures, lamps, windows and accessories to meet the exact specifications of any residential or commercial project. A variety of lighting diffusers include stained glass Tiffanys, mica, fabric, fused glass, sand-carved glass, blown-glass and acrylic. Fabricators work with steel, iron, aluminum, bronze, brass and copper, while employing a variety of craftsmanship techniques including forging, welding, forming, plasma cutting and soldering. The company's extensive palette of finishes features many textures and colors achieved by employing gilding, hand painting, power coating and electroplating.

Conventional and energy efficient lamping solutions are available, including LEDs, compact fluorescents, incandescents and more. For more information go to www.meyda.com.