
Hennepin Made is an independent glass studio creating lighting and other modern designs for retailers and designers. The company was founded in Minneapolis in 2011 through the partnership of Joe Limpert and Jackson Schwartz with the common belief that handmade products have an essential place in our culture and everyday life.
Read MoreJoe was originally trained as a ceramicist and has always enjoyed the visceral nature of working with “hands on” materials. When he discovered glass he knew a switch was in order. This transition enabled an immediate fascination with the craft that lead to an apprenticeship with his instructor, Jackson Schwartz, who had returned from the Canberra School of Art in Australia. During the two years there were numerous conversations, dinners, and experiments with handmade glass in mind. This “research” informed a philosophy which was coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit to found Hennepin Made.
The Vela light has a thin, delicate shape and was designed as small floating vessel for lighting modern spaces. It can be used in multi-pendant installations.
4.5" W x 7.5" H
Glass: Crystal, sapphire, bronze, olive, smoke & tea.
Hardware: Dark bronze or champagne
4w LED, 280 lumens