Anemone, Birdland, Le Cirque, and Tivoli Collections from Flambeau Lighting

Flambeau Design

Flambeau embodies the rich flavors of New Orleans. Before there was electricity, New Orleans' famous nighttime parades were led by flambeau, costumed torchbearers. This is the concept Flambeau was founded on.

Flambeau designers Paul Grüer and designer Benjamin Burts are known for head-turning lighting with touch-me finishes.

Known for their signature over the top aesthetic to designers around the world, Flambeau brings craft jewelry style to lighting. Although most of their work is one-of-a-kind commissioned for clients, they bring the same enthusiasm to the Flambeau Catalog.

Paul Grüer comes from a background in jewelry design and papier mache. He loves an organic, unexpected look. He is influenced by Dr. Seuss books.

Benjamin Burts is a sculptor and ceramist. He comes to lighting design from a career in fine art and teaching. Lighting evolved from client commissions and turned into an exciting dimension to his art. He begins with traditional function, then plays with the fundamental design elements; form, texture, light, and space. He finishes his ceramic pieces with metal leaf and acrylic paint applied in thin layers, allowing the clay texture and imperfections full display.

Grüer and Burts share a love of the rich finishes, the paint, metal leaf, and patinas Flambeau lighting is defined by.  They both appreciate forms from the past, antiques and vintage pieces. They frequently apply aging effects to their work.