Bear Creek Glass: Nice lights

In my search for the perfect exterior sconces (my latest Luxuries project), I've been coming across a couple of really great little niche lighting companies.

I'd like to know what secret sources you've discovered for yourself. But first, let me introduce you to Bear Creek Glass.

The company adds subtle modern twists to their classically-inspired interior sconces. The Alabama artisans use traditional hand-blown glass techniques, for instance, yet they do their work with mostly recycled glass. 

The results, like the 4-light Montclair above, are pretty groovy.

The Montclair could pass for any cookie-cutter Classic Revival light.

But Bear Creek adds some decorative texture to the opaque shades' flaring rims, though, in a modern wiry look rather than a more traditional lacy motif.

And the Cordele, at right, would barely merit a half-hearted "ooh" if it wasn't bedecked with such "ahh"-worthy red glass.

With prices ranging from $450 to $1,075, uniqueness will cost you—but a splurge that lights up your days for years to come is worth it.