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address: "154 Mill Road, West Rupert, Vermont 05776, United States"
latitude: 43.2636
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phone: "(802) 394-7713"
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rating: 5
review_count: 7
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# AUTHENTIC DESIGNS

Original Houzz profile: [AUTHENTIC DESIGNS](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/lighting-showrooms-and-sales/authentic-designs-pfvwus-pf~1166254797)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Lighting Showrooms & Sales
- **Location:** West Rupert, VT
- **Serves:** Manchester, Manchester Center, Dorset, Granville, West Pawlet, East Dorset, Pawlet, Danby, across the country, Salem, West Rupert
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2023), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 100 Ideabook Saves

Authentic Designs produces entirely hand built historically accurate lighting fixtures in both classical and custom designs. Our authentic reproduction lighting line includes Chandeliers, Lanterns, Sconces & Table Lamps crafted in brass, copper, and terne metal. We can also custom build lighting and accessories and will often alter an existing design to fit a client's project needs. We care about what we do and our pricing is fair and reasonable in keeping with a work ethic that places integrity and customer satisfaction as a priority.
CUL/UL listed for wet & damp locations.

### Services Provided

- Lighting Design
- Lighting Sales
- Lighting manufacturing

### Areas Served

- Manchester
- Manchester Center
- Dorset
- Granville
- West Pawlet
- East Dorset
- Pawlet
- Danby
- across the country
- Salem
- West Rupert

### Typical Job Cost

$250 - 5,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | AUTHENTIC DESIGNS |
| Address | 154 Mill Road, West Rupert, Vermont 05776, United States |
| Phone | (802) 394-7713 |
| Website | http://authenticdesigns.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 18 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticDesignsLighting/
- Blog — http://www.authenticdesigns.com/blog/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [AUTHENTIC DESIGNS](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/lighting-showrooms-and-sales/authentic-designs-pfvwus-pf~1166254797)
- **Website:** http://authenticdesigns.com
- **Phone:** (802) 394-7713

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- CUL/UL Listed Manufacturer, Member of AIV, VFAMA, NEAA, NOMMA, HLS Canada,

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2023), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — Ramsay, March 2022**

> Authentic Designs is a small family-run company that produces extraordinary reproduction and bespoke lighting.  They are a pleasure to work with and provide an outstanding product!

**★★★★★ — Mary Jo Gourd, March 2022**

> Authentic Designs product is exceptionaly and consistently crafted.  They are also super easy to work with!  If something needs to be tweaked a bit to fit a location or asthetic, they are on it!  In addition, they are super creative and have all kinds of ideas for unique design.

**Comment from AUTHENTIC DESIGNS:**

> Thank you, Mary Jo. We really appreciate the continued support!

**★★★★★ — HU-524387175, Nov. 2018**

> As a former and longtime client of the Krauss family and their rather unique, sometimes wonderfully quirky and impeccably crafted Vermont company, they always know how to do what they do, masterfully do it with grace, aplomb and with good natured humor and best of all... you can count on them to do what they say they will, when they say they will and give you an outstanding and well-crafted product—-consistently. This is often too rare in today’s marketplace, so enjoy your experience (with confidence) with the Krauss family and company!

**★★★★★ — Kit Goldfarb, Feb. 2014**

> We are building a new home and have spent a lot of time looking at lighting fixtures. The most difficult one was the dining room chandelier. I found a chandelier on Authentic Designs' website and have been working with Maria to adapt it to meet our specific needs. It has been a great experience -- their products are beautiful and wonderful quality and Maria's help really reflects their total dedication to craftsmanship and quality.

**★★★★★ — vttransplant55, May 2013**

> Authentic Designs is a MUST SEE Shopping Destination for southern Vermont!  The care, artistry and professionalism demonstrated by the entire Authentic Designs team makes just visiting the beautiful, bountiful showroom a pleasure. Jam-packed with hand-crafted, historically authentic lighting fixtures of all kinds, you are bound to find something to enhance the lighting atmosphere of your home.  From chandeliers to sconces, wonderful wooden candle holders to exterior lamps of every description, Michael Krauss and Maria Peragine can give, find or make you whatever your heart desires.  Most designs come in a panoply of sizes, finishes, and glass choices so Michael and Maria are bound to be able to give you exactly what you are looking for.
>
> If only ALL suppliers were this reliable and congenial!  Michael is a fount of knowledge about every fixture he offers and its history, and Maria is a great advisor for what will look great in your home. Have fun browsing through all the goodies Authentic Designs has to offer -- I did!

**★★★★★ — Adele Raspe, April 2013**

> Authentic Designs is a wonderful, innovative lighting company that is willing and able to execute any lighting fixture that you can imagine. My husband and I hired Authentic Designs to create lighting fixtures for our VT home which dates back to the 1870's. We fell in love with their fixtures and used them for our entire first floor of our house. We also worked with Michael to design a 3 story, one-of-a-kind lantern chandelier that required both artistry and engineering prowess. It is so amazing. I would highly recommend Authentic Designs to designers as well as home owners.

**★★★★★ — Rebecca Cooper Hulett, April 2013**

> The owners and staff of Authentic Designs are extremely knowledgeable about Early American and Colonial lighting fixtures.  Their products are amazing, hand crafted in Vermont with the utmost skill and care.  Their customer service is excellent and they work with you to meet any deadlines you may have.  I would highly recommend Authentic Designs for your lighting needs.

## Selected projects

- [Our Favorite Lights in Situ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/our-favorite-lights-in-situ-pj-vj~6882710)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Vermont Saltbox Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vermont-saltbox-home-pj-vj~6882690)
  - Location: Rupert, VT
  - Photos: 12
- [Campobello Island Peace Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/campobello-island-peace-park-pj-vj~6881461)
  - Location: Campobello Island, NB
  - Photos: 10
- [Bellavia Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellavia-home-pj-vj~6881401)
  - Location: Pawlet, VT
  - Photos: 19
- [The Leonard Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-leonard-home-pj-vj~6880590)
  - Location: Manchester Center, VT
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: In 2013, we worked with the Leonard family to curate the majority of the lighting for their beautiful
- [Transitional Modern Bathroom Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-modern-bathroom-lighting-pj-vj~2057792)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [50th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/50th-anniversary-jubilee-celebration-pj-vj~2005934)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [North Shore Farmhouse project, "This Old House"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-farmhouse-project-this-old-house-pj-vj~1720433)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [transitional lighting fixtures](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-lighting-fixtures-pj-vj~98050)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Often, a different finish or paint combination will transform a traditional classic style - creating an entirely new look and feel for a fixture.

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/lighting-showrooms-and-sales/authentic-designs-pfvwus-pf~1166254797)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Who makes this light please?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Here is another two arm sconce we make.  Please call us at 800-844-9416 if you have any questions.  We are happy to help.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*