The Art and Antique Dealers League of America

Gallery Profile

Nesle Inc. was founded in 1936 by Albert and Coila Nesle. For years its marble facade and sparkling window have attracted collectors and borrowers interested in period lighting. The hundreds of chandeliers, wall fixtures and candelabra on display illustrate the major design periods of France, England, Italy, Austria, Russia and the Scandinavian countries.

The firm's founder, the late Albert Nesle, and president, Nancy Nesle, have, for years, traveled the world over in order to assemble this outstanding collection of antique lighting fixtures. Their dedication to quality and flawless taste has been enthusiastically shared with museums, curators, restoration committees and private collectors throughout
the world.

Many years ago, recognizing that demand would surpass the supply of antique lighting fixtures, the Nesles carefully selected examples of the various periods and styles for reproduction. These fixtures are still made by European craftsmen using age-old methods and carefully monitored to insure they meet the high quality standards demanded by Nesle.