Bring Ambiance To Your Backyard And Make It An Extension Of Your Home: Hinkley Offers Enchanting Exterior Lighting...

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In 1922, Phil R. Hinkley founded Hinkley Lighting, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio as a small residential outdoor lantern company. By the mid-1930s, Phil Hinkley had contracted tuberculosis and sold half of the company share to Stanley Wiedemer, a traveling salesman from Kansas City. In 1937, Phil Hinkley passed away, and Stanley purchased the other half of Hinkley Lighting. Shortly after, he moved his family from Kansas City to Cleveland.

Fast forward 32 years. Stanley’s grandson, Richard “Rick” Wiedemer, a young, eager, business major, had just graduated from Ohio University, and officially began his career at Hinkley Lighting, which spanned an incredible 50 years. Starting in the factory and working his way through each manufacturing and office department, Rick developed a deep passion for sales, marketing and product development. As CEO, Rick headed the 3rd generation of his family running the company, and under his leadership, Hinkley grew to become one of the finest lighting companies in the world.

All three of Rick’s children, Kristi, Jess and Eric, have played key roles at Hinkley Lighting. With more than 15 years of experience, Jess Wiedemer assumed the role of President in January 2015. After a successful law career, Eric Wiedemer now serves as Vice President and General Counsel. Having the third and fourth generation work together has created a true family culture at Hinkley – one of Rick’s most valued accomplishments.

In February 2019, the company purchased Regency Ceiling Fans. This acquisition expanded Hinkley’s indoor and outdoor lighting products to include ceiling fans, debuting as Hinkley Fans in January 2020. This acquisition, led by Jess and Eric, paved the way for a new streamlined brand name, Hinkley, as a way to simplify and modernize the company’s evolving portfolio with an eye on future growth.

The Wiedemer family is proud to call Cleveland home, where Hinkley Lighting opened its doors nearly 100 years ago.

A living space outside of the home can reflect the same comforts and taste level as spaces within. Outdoor lighting from Hinkley is designed to create a seamless transition between a home’s interior and exterior, all while combating the effects of Mother Nature.

Open Air Lighting.

A century ago, Kichler got their start as an outdoor lantern company and it’s always been natural to them to translate their expertise into curated selections of thoughtful designs. Open Air lighting takes on Mother Nature in style with specially designed pieces that merge elements of architecture, illumination and elegance. Outdoor-rated chandeliers, pendants and sconces provide design-conscious exterior solutions. Hinkley’s Open Air collection is designed to fully integrate performance with style. It is their attention to detail, combined with the highest standards of materials and quality, that have helped set Hinkley apart since 1922.

Hinkley’s groundbreaking low voltage decorative lighting designs deliver high style exterior spaces with ease. This curated assortment of striking Hinkley outdoor fixtures includes stylish pier and post mount lanterns and stunning Open Air chandeliers and pendants, customized with 12-volt vintage filament lamps. Simply pair with a Hinkley low-voltage transformer and voila! A complete decorative lighting solution for every outdoor space.

When designing your outdoor living areas nothing conveys confidence in your surroundings, or delivers that sense of fulfillment, like seeing your personal style purposefully radiating all the way through to these exterior spaces. Amp up your outdoor living areas with sophisticated lighting designs that reinforce your home’s architecture and illuminates gatherings with the glow of personal panache.

Browse through their catalog or go to a showroom that carries Hinkley and you will see what sets their outdoor lighting apart from the rest.