ORIGINS: Four decades ago, after buying a Richardsonian Romanesque house, Gary and Gloria Behm began restoring the home’s historic light fixtures. Neighbors soon started asking about the lights.

Vintage, old-style chandeliers, pendants, and lamps hold an undeniable charm, reminiscent of palaces, hotels, and royal estates. Much like furniture, vintage lighting develops a patina, character, and ...

Alex MacArthur, Sussex “I love big pieces, both in terms of scale and impact, and there are no limits here,” says antiques dealer Alex MacArthur of her eponymous shop set in a 14th-century former ...