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SEA GULL LIGHTING INTROS 2014 DECORATIVE PRODUCTS AT NEW DALLAS SHOWROOM

Brand Returns to Dallas International Lighting Market with Fresh, On-Trend Styles

DALLAS, January 13, 2014—Sea Gull Lighting, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of decorative and functional lighting for residential, commercial and architectural applications, returns to the Dallas International Lighting Market later this month with the debut of more than 700 new-for-2014 decorative products across 19 indoor and five outdoor collections that span every room in the home—all of which company executives say will exemplify the brand’s fresh designs.

Running from January 15 through the 19, the Dallas International Lighting Market will be at the Dallas Market Center, 2100 North Stemmons Freeway, and Sea Gull Lighting’s new showroom is #TM-4826. There, Market-goers will also see Sea Gull Lighting’s latest Ambiance® Lighting Systems products.

“We’ve been very successful by expanding our decorative product selections with a wider choice of styles and designs,” according to Sea Gull Lighting president Matt Vollmer. “In 2014, we’re going even further by integrating additional design details, using varying kinds of glass and finishes in our luminaires and adding more ENERGY STAR®-qualified and LED products.”

As for Sea Gull Lighting’s new Dallas Market Center showroom and the company’s prospects for 2014, Vollmer said, “We’ve expanded our staff of region sales managers, customer service representatives, and we recently hired a showroom/merchandising manager. We’re excited and energized about this coming year and are ready to successfully serve and support our growing number of showroom customers.” Vollmer added Sea Gull Lighting will also debut its new catalog in Dallas.

Here’s a sampling of new Sea Gull Lighting decorative products to debut in Dallas:

Pendants and Lanterns

The new, masterfully crafted Lazlo Collection by Sea Gull Lighting has multi-faceted clear or mercury glass (shown) framed within an octagonal base to create a captivating appearance. Hanging from uniquely cross-hatched chains, this four-light indoor pendant is open ended at the top and bottom to allow for extra illumination. With an Heirloom Bronze finish, the dimensions for this piece are 31.75” high and 18.25” in diameter. /

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Sea Gull Lighting’s new Lazlo four-light pendant shown in a dining room. /
With a Mediterranean influence, the new Turbinio pendants by Sea Gull Lighting feature a unique cage-within-a-cage design. The Wrought Iron finish and enclosed candelabras lend a rustic feel while providing additional visual interest. This six-light Turbinio pendant is 31.25” high and 22.25” in diameter. Sea Gull Lighting will also introduce two other Turbinio sizes: The largest is 37.75” high and 29.5” in diameter (eight-light), and the smallest is 21.5” high and 15” in diameter (four-light). /
Sea Gull Lighting’s new Turbinio six-light pendant shown here in a bedroom. /
This traditional Lockheart four-light lantern by Sea Gull Lighting is inspired by horse-and-buggy carriage lights with its clear, trapezoid-shaped glass framed with an Heirloom Bronze or Blacksmith (shown) finish. Its dimensions are 23.25” high and 13.75” long and wide. While traditionally placed in entryways and halls, designers are increasingly using these types of fixtures to enhance kitchen islands, dining areas and living rooms. Lockheart also is available in an eight-light version. /

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Shown here is the Lockheart four-light lantern in Heirloom Bronze by Sea Gull Lighting. /
Sea Gull Lighting’s new-for-2014 Beacon Street has an over-scaled industrial style. The pendant is available in a Burnt Sienna (near right) or Satin Nickel finish with a modern Painted White interior. At 14.25” high and 15.75” in diameter, the Beacon Street is also available in ENERGY STAR® qualified versions. / /
The one-light, mini-pendant from the modern, new Englehorn Collection from Sea Gull Lighting has as a flawless, solid K9 optic crystal accent atop an Opal glass shade. The dimensions for this fixture are 9.25” high and 4” in diameter. The Englehorn Collection has 15 pieces total—from additional chandeliers and flush mounts to pendants and bath lighting—all available in ENERGY STAR®-certified versions. /
The one-light pendant from Sea Gull Lighting’s new Englehorn Collection is shown here in this kitchen. /

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Chandeliers

Named after the Italian word for sphere, this six-light chandelier from the new-for-2014 Sfera Collection from Sea Gull Lighting is comprised of detailed center bands and rounded, sweeping curves. The choice of extraordinary painted mercury glass (shown) or café tint glass adds additional design interest. Rustic with a modern inspiration, the Collection features a full array of lighting products including pendants, bath vanities and sconces. This six-light piece is 32.25” high and 24.5” in diameter. The Collection is available in ENERGY STAR®-qualified versions. /
Sea Gull Lighting’s new-for-2014 Sfera six-light chandelier (with mercury glass) shown here in a dining room. /
The nine-light chandelier from the modern, new Englehorn Collection from Sea Gull Lighting has gently waved, Chrome-finished arms topped with flawless solid K9 optic crystal accents and Opal glass shades. The dimensions for this fixture are 18.75” high and 20” in diameter. The Englehorn Collection has 15 pieces total—from additional chandeliers and flush mounts to pendants and bath lighting—all available in ENERGY STAR®-qualified versions. /
The 1960s-inspired Driscoll Collection by Sea Gull Lighting features eye catching tapered glass and precise lines. Simplicity, combined with sophisticated bold shades, creates the unique, modern look. The full collection is offered in Brushed Nickel, Satin Bronze and an additional Chrome finish for bath products. Shown here is the Driscoll nine-light chandelier with etched glass and the Brushed Nickel finish. Available in an ENERGY STAR®-qualified version, its dimensions are 29.75” high and 32” in diameter. /

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The Driscoll nine-light chandelier by Sea Gull Lighting with etched glass and the Satin Bronze finish is shown here in a living room. /
The new Denhelm Collection by Sea Gull Lighting has a craftsman style influence with a transitional twist. The Opal glass in conjunction with its die-cast zinc construction creates a bold design. Pictured here is the Denhelm 10-light chandelier in Brushed Nickel which measures 32.25” high, 31.75” long and 31.75” wide. Also available in a Burnt Sienna finish, other fixtures in this Collection include more chandeliers, wall fixtures and a pendant. The entire collection is available in ENERGY STAR®-qualified versions. /
The Denhelm 12-light chandelier by Sea Gull Lighting is shown here in a home’s entryway. /
The new-for-2014, traditional Blayne Collection by Sea Gull Lighting features dramatic, sparkling mercury glass which creates a warm and inviting light. The body’s Platinum Oak finish and substantial spindle-style design complete the neoclassical look. Shown here is the Blayne nine-light chandelier, which is 28.25” high and 31” in diameter. Other pieces in the collection include more chandeliers, pendants, wall, flush and bath—all available in ENERGY STAR®-qualified versions. /

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Sea Gull Lighting’s new Blayne nine-light chandelier is shown here in a dining room. /

Sconces

The warm, dramatic sparkle from mercury glass creates a warm and inviting light from this one-lamp Blayne Collection sconce by Sea Gull Lighting. In a Platinum Oak finish, it can be mounted up or down, and its dimensions are 10.25” high and 6” wide with an 8.75” extension. The entire collection is available in ENERGY STAR®-qualified versions. /

Flush Mounts

Part of Sea Gull Lighting’s products for 2014 include new LED flush mounts offered in half of the brand’s indoor collections—all available in two sizes (small and medium) and in a choice of 11 different finish and glass combinations. Shown here is the Northbrook medium LED flush mount in the Heirloom Bronze and with Satin-Etched glass—part of the new Northbrook collection—and it’s also available in incandescent ENERGY STAR®-qualified and fluorescent versions. This fixture is 5.5” high and 12.5” in diameter. /

Outdoor

This medium-sized, transitional Bucktown wall lantern by Sea Gull Lighting is one fixture from a new-for-2014 outdoor collection—which also includes a small wall, large wall, one-light pendant and two-light flush mount. A metal band accent complements the fixture’s clean lines and Satin-Etched glass; finish choices are either a Weathered Pewter or Black (shown). This particular Bucktown medium-sized outdoor wall lantern is 13.5” high, 6.75” wide and 7.5” deep. The collection is available in ENERGY STAR®-qualified versions. /

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The nautically-inspired Sauganash outdoor wall lantern from Sea Gull Lighting has a three-ring, horizontal cage surrounding a cylinder of Clear Seeded glass which creates a soft glow. This larger-sized outdoor wall—one of two—is 16.75” high, 8.5” wide and 10.75” deep. An extra-large pendant, outdoor post lantern and two-light outdoor flush mount complete this new-for-2014 collection. With a choice of either an Antique Bronze (shown) or Black finish, both outdoor Sauganash fixtures are available in ENERGY STAR®-qualified versions. /

About Sea Gull Lighting, LLC

Sea Gull Lighting Products, LLC, a Generation Brands company, is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of decorative and functional lighting for residential, commercial and architectural applications. Through its Sea Gull Lighting and Ambiance Lighting Systems brands, the company provides more than 2,500 product designs spanning 15 categories to a multi-national network of lighting showrooms, builders and electrical distributors. A two-time recipient of ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year honors , a three-time winner of the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award plus winner of the 2012 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion, the company offers the industry's most expansive line of energy efficient products. For detailed product information, go to www.seagulllighting.com or www.ambiance-lighting.com.

About Generation Brands

As the parent company to Sea Gull Lighting, LLC, Generation Brands is one of America’s leading companies serving lighting retailers plus the electrical wholesale, home improvement and building industries. The company has an outstanding portfolio of residential and commercial lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and decorative products which provide value and growth to its customers and end-users. The company’s success is derived from its ability to serve its customers and end-users with superior service, leading edge design and outstanding quality.

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