Texas Light Smith

What products are listed for this advertiser?

Made in the USA Bathroom Lights / Lighting, Made in America Ceiling Lights / Lighting, American Made Chandeliers, Made in America Custom Range Hoods, Made in the USA Farmhouse Sinks, Made in the USA Gas Lanterns, Made in America Pendant Lights / Lighting, Made in the USA Post Top Lights / Lighting, and American Made Sconces.

John W. Worsham III established Texas Lightsmith in 1995, and was joined by longtime friend and colleague, Trey Jones in 2001, with the mission of providing a source for excellent custom lighting, while offering the widest array of metalworking techniques to allow for unlimited design possibilities.

John has a Bachelor's degree in studio art from the University of Texas at Austin and studied intaglio printmaking as well as non-ferrous metal smithing. John went on to take classes in structural steel welding and blacksmithing and studied abroad in Florence, Italy. Trey has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas and has a background in machining and mechanical design. Over the years Texas Lightsmith has developed into a multi-faceted company with several specialties. Our primary business focuses on the complete production of residential range hoods, sinks, and, of course, lighting, both residential and commercial. It is not uncommon for us to produce multiple pieces for a single project that tie together through a related design theme. We offer customization of all our products.

Early on, Texas Lightsmith expanded its range beyond lighting to include sinks, range hoods, fireplace screens, chimney caps, the occasional mirror and other custom projects. Today the focus is on the lighting, hoods, and sinks, but we still take on the odd custom project every now and then.

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In addition to tinsmithing, standard sheet metal, and wrought iron fabrication techniques, Texas Lightsmith regularly employs weaving of metal, repouss?, punching, and hammer forming to create a diverse design base for all projects. Since its inception, Texas Lightsmith has produced thousands of custom chandeliers, wall fixtures, venthoods, hanging lanterns, fireplace screens, and other exquisite and unique items.

Keeping the work local and the quality high have been critical to our success. Texas Lightsmith does not support the outsourcing of U.S. work to underpaid foreign labor. Keeping the work in house allows us to keep close control on quality and the details essential to making custom work. All Texas Lightsmith products are handcrafted by metal smiths at the Texas Lightsmith studio in Austin, Texas. While the Texas Lightsmith standard line is ever-increasing, custom projects are welcome.

Please call, or email/Contact Us, to schedule an appointment to discuss your specific project. With lighting listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Texas Lightsmith is an excellent source for commercial as well as residential projects.

The following is a reply from Texas Light Smith to our question – "Are your products Made in the USA?"

How do you know the products you have listed are Made in the USA?
Before including products in our database we review the advertiser’s website and/or contact them to ascertain the origin of their products. Some advertisers sell both Made in USA products and foreign ones. Therefore we highly recommend you review FAQ 2.

We immediately investigate any complaints regarding deceptive Country of Origin claims. If we determine an advertiser's claim is not truthful we will immediately remove the product/s from our database and suspend our relationship with the Company making the claim.

To document your complaint, email us by using our Contact Us page. We can only respond to complaints that have been submitted in writing.

What does Made in USA mean?
There is no law requiring most products to be labeled Made In USA, or have any other disclosure about the amount of U.S. content. However, for job creation purposes (see our Big Secret tab), if you have a choice between an imported product and one with no country of origin on its label, choose the product without a country of origin over the imported one. This is true because the product without the country origin on its label has at least some American labor in its content and the imported one most likely does not.

Note: Imported products are required by law to country of origin on their label and products partially Made In USA do not. To answer this question completely reviewing our Labeling Tips 1, 2 & 3. These tips are accessible from scrolling to the bottom of our home page clicking Browse All Tips button.