Founded in New England in 1959, Wilshire Mfg. has evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated manufacturers of custom-designed, decorative lighting for hospitality, commercial, institutional and residential interiors.
Personal supervision guides every step of the design process - from selection of materials through design and final fabrication - to preserve the reputation Wilshire has earned so carefully over the past four decades.
Wilshire's team consists of experts versed in every aspect of the process: the aesthetic, the engineering, the manufacturing and the practical considerations of interior design - from the most complex hospitality installation to a simpler residential plan.
Wilshire's engineering and design team annually creates hundreds of unique chandeliers, sconces and other fine lighting, which add to an impressive array of more than 5,000 existing Wilshire designs that reflect a variety of styles and historical periods.
Hi-Tech Tools That Create Lasting Beauty.
Supporting Wilshire's professionals are the most advanced technology tools for even greater flexibility, time savings and cost efficiency.
Wilshire's computer-driven CAD systems are coupled with technology to support design, customization and manufacturing. Designs are created and transferred to the laser machine electronically, enabling Wilshire to avoid the timely, costly process of tool and die making. The Result: a higher quality, lower cost, more precise product. This technology permits a whole new level of flexibility for designers, engineers and clients to make changes quickly and easily. In addition, Wilshire works within any size budget and is thoroughly committed to meeting project completion dates.
The Rarest and Finest Materials Crafted Into Masterworks of Art.
A treasure of the world's richest, most desired materials are among those employed to craft the Wilshire product lines:
- Lead crystal, including that of the celebrated Swarovski Company of Austria.
- Fine mouth-blown, hand-etched art glass elements from artisans around the world.
- Shaped, beveled, facet-cut prisms.
- Authentic alabaster.
- Actual gold, silver, brass and bronze, among other materials.
- The finest European castings.
The Most Meticulous Manufacturing Paired With Old-World Hand Craftsmanship.
Wilshire's new 200,000-square-foot facility in Taunton, MA is home for the manufacturing - stamping, polishing, plating, painting, spinning, laser cutting, finishing and assembling of all metal components.
This modern plant has fully integrated fabrication processes that make Wilshire true master craftsmen of customized lighting. These advanced capabilities permit extreme accuracy in production and unparalleled customization.
Although Wilshire relies on the most current technology and production facilities, there is still much handwork employed to create chandeliers, wall sconces and lamps that meet the highest of standards.
Many Wilshire creations feature hand polishing of metal work that employs old-world techniques to bring out the richness and beauty. The results are famous Wilshire finishes, including the elegance of polished gold, lustrous pewter, polished brass, antique brass, french gold, vintage gold, vintage silver, antique patina, antique bronze and antique white, among others. Wilshire styles and colors offer choices suitable for every decor and all can be customized with special finishes on demand.
In addition, much of the art glass Wilshire uses is hand blown, hand cut, hand painted or hand engraved by gifted artisans from around the world working from Wilshire's proprietary designs.
A Resolute Respect for the Environment
Wilshire is one of the few manufacturers in America to rely on the most up-to-date, environmentally safe chemicals, with in-house laboratories for chemical analysis. Wilshire's air treatment facility recirculates dust emissions, and compliant coatings are employed during the painting process to improve air quality. Wilshire exceeds the most exacting U.S. governmental agencies' requirements.
Wilshire also incorporates the environmentally safe, tarnish-resistant, clear Electro Deposition Coating (E-Coat) in all day-to-day plating. E-Coat adds enduring luster and added value to a number of our products, and protects against harmful UV rays and cleaning materials.
