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Heritage & Craftsmanship

Madson Black is a British atelier dedicated to the design, manufacture, and restoration of exceptional lighting. From historic royal residences to contemporary private interiors, we create lighting of enduring quality, precision, and architectural presence.

Founded in 2000 by James Hall, Madson Black builds upon a family legacy of chandelier design and manufacture spanning more than seven decades. From our workshops in Oxfordshire and our London office, we undertake commissions across the world, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design thinking and advanced engineering. Although our work extends occasionally into architectural metalwork and furniture, our practice is fundamentally centred on lighting. Over 99% of what we do is dedicated to bespoke lighting of the highest level.

Every project begins with an idea. We develop each commission through consultation, sketches, mood boards, visualisation, and technical drawings. All components are produced from base materials within our workshops. Metalwork is fabricated, assembled, and hand-finished in-house, allowing complete control over quality and detail. This integrated approach ensures continuity from concept through to completion.

Our relationship with a project often continues long after installation. In many instances, we provide specialist cleaning, maintenance, and conservation support for decades, ensuring each piece retains its integrity and performance. Lighting is not simply created or restored—it is cared for and sustained.

LEGACY
62 +
YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Eight decades of family dedication to the art of light
780 s
ARCHIVED DESIGNS
Designs & Watercolours spanning three centuries
7,800 s
ANTIQUE PARTS
Huge library of stock, collated over decades
Royal Warrant

By Appointment to

His Majesty King Charles

Manufacturers & Restorers of Chandeliers

Madson Black Ltd

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Heritage & Contemporary

Madson Black works across the full spectrum of lighting design. We restore and conserve chandeliers of historic significance, while also creating contemporary lighting for private residences, penthouses, and architectural interiors worldwide. From a country house to a contemporary penthouse in Mayfair or New York, each commission is approached with the same discipline: to create lighting that is specific to its setting, technically resolved, and beautifully made.

RESTORATION DETAIL

We combine restoration-grade materials with modern compliance and technical understanding. Our archive allows us to restore and interpret period designs with exceptional accuracy.

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Selected Works

2000 — 2026

For many decades, we have delivered bespoke lighting for a broad spectrum of projects, including private residences, landmark buildings and internationally significant interiors.

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Our Capabilities

From conception to installation, we guide each project through a meticulous process that honors both vision and craft.

Our Process

Design. Manufacture. Deliver.

Every project follows a refined methodology that ensures excellence at every stage—from initial concept to final installation.

PHASE 01

Design & Development

  • Initial consultation and site analysis
  • Conceptual sketches and mood boards
  • Technical drawings and specifications
  • 3D visualization and client review
  • Material selection and sampling
  • Final design approval
PHASE 02

Design and Manufacture

  • Structural engineering and testing
  • Precision metalwork manufacture
  • Hand-finishing and patination
  • Quality control inspection
  • Electrical certification
  • Pre-installation assembly
PHASE 03

Deliver & Install

  • Secure packaging and transportation
  • On-site installation by specialists
  • Final adjustment and calibration
  • Client walkthrough and instruction
  • Documentation and care guidelines
  • Ongoing maintenance support
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We welcome enquiries for commissions of all scales

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Bring Your Vision to Light

Whether restoring a historic chandelier or creating a contemporary commission, our purpose remains constant: to produce lighting of exceptional quality and lasting significance.

PROJECT ENQUIRY

LONDON ATELIER

Madson Black
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

DIRECT CONTACT
CONSULTATION HOURS

Monday – Friday
10:00 – 18:00 GMT
Weekend and evening appointments available by arrangement

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