The French Connection Announces The Addition of Restored Vintage and Antique Lighting.
The French Connection Antiques at 826 North second St. proudly announces the addition of restored Vintage and Antique lighting. French Connection has been family owned and operated since 1982. “We feel this will be a great compliment to our antique furniture”, says Deloris Barton who with her husband Doug, owns two antique shops on N. Second St.
According to Deloris, “Among the styles we currently have to offer are Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Early Electric & Gas Fixtures, Art Deco, as well as Crystal Chandeliers. Some of our finishes include highly polished, brushed and antique brass, polychrome, faux marble, tole painted, painted wrought iron fixtures and more. We are currently working on some awesome bronze and silver fixtures. We have just acquired a collection of chandeliers by a well-known St. Louis designer. He had a flair for the unusual and was known for quality work. They are one of a kind, you will not find any like them anywhere. Although most of what we have at the present time are ceiling fixtures and chandeliers we also will be adding to our (currently small) stock of lamps and wall sconces. In short, we expect to have a light for everyone’s taste and budget. Our prices currently range from $125, for a modest single light fixture, to $1250 for a five light Cobalt Blue & Brass Chandelier. Although our offerings now are modest, we hope to have 150 to 200 lights by spring of next year, (excluding our newer designer lights)...and we do anticipate steady growth.”
Deloris went on to remark, “This is truly a family business, with everyone having their part to play, and it definitely would not work without our sons, Scott and Brian They do all of the furniture refinishing and restoration for the business. They have their own separate business, (Barton’s Refinishing) for customer work.....they are true professionals.
Deloris told the First Capitol News, “When I first started collecting lights in the spring I could tell our sons were a little skeptical, but my enthusiasm was contagious and I was soon able to enlist their help in the process of cleaning polishing and wiring, etc.”
In addition to customer furniture refinishing and repair Barton’s also offer polishing and/or wiring of customer lights, and sell hard to find replacement parts, including shades, for lighting of all kinds. They stock several kinds of light bulbs including the old painted styles from the 20’s and 30’s, and an awesome long life bulb which truly is long life, and the best part is that it has a softer glow than ordinary frosted bulbs which is great for the old lighting. Other services include furniture re-upholstery (with the emphasis on antiques). They also carry a great line of fabrics perfectly suited to antique furniture.
“We hope that our clients enjoy our lights as much as we enjoy presenting them for their consideration. If you can’t find what you are looking for, don’t hesitate to call on us, chances are we can help, via the many contacts we have in the business. Designers, builders, etc., are welcome,” she said.
The French Connection is located in Frenchtown at 826 N. Second St. Hours are Tues. thru Sat. 10 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Sunday noon to 4:30. Phone number is 636-947-7044
You may shop their online catalog at: www.bartonlighting.com...or....
rubylane.com/shops/frenchconnectionantiques.
