About Us
Established in 1982
Hans Duus Blacksmith is a full service lighting manufacturer with over 50 years of experience in designing and creating commercial quality lighting. Starting with the first contact, we strive to give our clients a great experience in selecting their fixtures, consistently exceeding expectations of value and service. Styles are developed in the initial conceptual phase, whether architectural or themed. Working with highly acclaimed architects and designers, Hans has put his mark on many theme parks, resorts, public buildings, churches, casinos, and residential dwellings. He is often given free reign to create the perfect design to seamlessly blend with the project.
We provide a growing line of stock fixtures that can be viewed on this website, or in many lighting dealers around the country, including our in-house showroom. Modifications to this line are welcome and encouraged as we strive to accommodate specific design and architectural needs. In addition, custom one-of-a-kind designs are accepted to satisfy the requirements of the Hospitality/Theme industry, as well as Historic Reproductions. Though our primary medium is steel, a limited amount of work can be produced in brass, copper, and aluminum. Our design portfolio has grown to include European crystal, cast components in metal and resin, and blown and slumped glass.
Safety and long-term performance is our main goal. We are constantly looking for ways to make our products better. We proudly stand behind our work. Integrity of the fixture is of utmost importance. Our products will be beyond what is required structurally and electrically. We go to great lengths to ensure that the fixtures we ship arrive in perfect condition, using only well-qualified carriers.
The environment and process in which the fixture is to be installed is taken into close consideration. For our large fixtures, special requirements are always called out early in the process, so structural modification can be made without added cost to the client. The installation process is well thought out and documented. We include unique mounting hardware to make the installing electrician’s job faster and easier. Fixtures are assembled in such a way that most surfaces can be protected and weatherized. Although we are blacksmiths working mainly with iron and steel, we will substitute stainless steel in the harshest environments. We will use 304 alloy or, if necessary, marine grade 316 alloy.
Hans Duus Blacksmith takes great pride in creating a superior product that will provide many decades of service. We pride ourselves on being a responsible and supporting member of our community and industry, and on providing rewarding career opportunities for our employees.
“Let us put the jewelry on your home.”
Hans Duus, President
Founder, Head Designer/Product Development, Master Blacksmith, Sales
Hans began his company in 1982, where his major concentration was in ornamental iron. He designed, forged and fabricated entry gates, stair and balcony rails, grills, grates, and many other objets d’art in iron. His clients were primarily in the private estate market, where he worked with architects, contractors, interior and landscape designers, as well as homeowners themselves. Through these contacts, Hans began to do commercial work for banks, hotels, restaurants, and public buildings. Requests were made for design and production of various types of lighting fixtures, from chandeliers to bracket mount lanterns, wall sconces, post lights, etc. Thus began the lighting division of Hans Duus Blacksmith.
