CRYSTAL RENAISSANCE FINE LIGHTING INC

Matthew Santoro, Owner, CCBW (Chief Cook and Bottle Washer) Chandelier Stylist and Antique Lighting Expert Matthew, or "Matty" as he is more commonly known, began his love affair with fine art, history and crystal chandliers more than 35 years ago while working for some of New York City's most prestigious designer lighting showrooms. Under the auspices of some of the great chandelier masters in the United States and Europe alike, Matty honed his skills as a designer of custom crystal chandeliers and studied antique lighting of the 18th and 19th century. His knowledge of antique lighting took him into the realm of restoration and replication throughout the United States, as well as projects overseas. His creative restorations and re-interpretations of antique lighting has made him a valuable asset to interior designers and antique aficionados everywhere. His work can be seen in some of Long Island's most prestigious antique galleries, where dealers seek his advise on appraisals as well as restoration. His custom creations served the likes of Star Jones, Donald Trump, and some of the most influential interior designers in New York. Many of these designers worked with Matty where he was instrumental in the brilliant restorations at Tavern on The Green, The Pierre Hotel, Steinway Hall, and Ralph Lauren's flagship store on Madison Avenue. MISSON STATEMENT His mission is to educate all interior designers, antique dealers, homeowners as well as aficionados on the value, beauty, superior craftsmanship and timelessness of these classic masterpieces of bygone artistry and manufacture. With a specialty in the English Cut Glass chandelier in the tradition of Thomas Osler, William Perry and Robert Adam our museum quality restorations and historically accurate replications are unsurpassed in the industry, using state of the art technical knowledge combined with the artistry and attention to detail in the shadow of the old world masters. Our knowledge of the lost art of the chandelier doesn’t mean we are more expensive- it just means we know our craft like no other.