Having grown up in Meriden, Connecticut, a city famous for decorative lighting, Laurie Keeling is well acquainted with the beauty of reverse painted lamps.  Meriden was home to many artistic lighting companies in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries including Bradley & Hubbard, Miller, and Parker Lamps.  The most famous company, however, was Handel Lamps.  Lamps that were designed and created at Handel are now commanding high prices at auction and are shown in the same circles as Tiffany. 

Laurie began restoring antique Handel and “Gone With the Wind” style lamps at the age of 21.  She completed hours of research on early techniques as well as interviewed artists who had worked for Handel.  These interviews yielded many secrets about painting on the medium of glass, none of which are readily available in any art school.

Laurie started working at Keeling Company Inc. in 1978.  At first, she worked in the glass cutting department, and later assembled the lamps and even designed some Keeling originals.  At age 25, she married the owner John P. Keeling.  Starting in 2000, Keeling Company began offering a line of reverse painted lighting fixtures done exclusively by Laurie Keeling.

Keeling Co. has been creating stained glass and decorative lighting for 30 years.  They strive to combine artistic beauty and usefulness into a high quality product.  People throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe have purchased Keeling lamps.  Keeling Co. still makes its home in Connecticut, and has many reputable dealers nationally.