Meljac, the luxury light switch manufacturer based in France, has introduced a new collection of switches that were crafted in Paris but finished in California.
The company says the set of five exclusive hardware finishes in the LA Finish Collection celebrates the relationship between material, use, and the art of time’s touch.
“Each piece begins its journey at Meljac’s atelier outside of Paris, where products are manufactured by dedicated artisans to the exacting standards and savoir-faire that have made Meljac a leader in luxury electrical hardware for thirty years,” the company says. “The raw brass cover plates travel to Los Angeles where they are transformed using time-honored techniques to create rich finishes that underscore a touch-of-hand. Each finish in the collection is offered as an unlacquered, living finish designed to age gracefully and develop unique variations over time.”
The company says each finish tells a story unique to its LA surroundings—spanning cool to warm and light to dark—and draws inspiration from the local landscape, both natural and built.
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Natural Brass
Showcasing the inherent warmth of raw metal, Natural Brass presents an unplated surface that is lightly polished with a hint of patination. Non-directional burnishing creates subtle texture before a thin coat of wax is applied, providing a soft sheen. This sets the foundation for graceful aging.
Light Pewter
Built on raw brass plated in dull nickel, Light Pewter offers a study in understated elegance, the brand says. Its unpolished matte surface reveals whispers of darker undertones beneath a misty silver appearance, adding depth and character. Where Natural Brass celebrates warmth, Light Pewter embraces the cool softness of a coastal fog. Environmental exposure will darken the plate’s appearance.
Dark Pewter
With nickel plating and a rich patina, Dark Pewter boasts a tone that hovers between black and gray, reminiscent of dark shale. The lightly textured, matte surface invites a balance of shadow and light characteristic of a city landscape. As it wears, these variations between light and dark will further emerge—creating additional depth and dimension. The finish gradually intensifies over time, enhancing its sophisticated presence.
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Light Nickel
The first of the collection’s reflective finishes, Light Nickel balances brightness with subtle dimension. Hand burnishing of the nickel base creates gentle variations in its reflectivity, while a light patina adds shadow and definition. This finish captures the interplay of sunlight on architectural surfaces. Time and touch will temper its initial brilliance.
Dark Nickel
The most dynamic member of the collection, Dark Nickel features a nickel base with pronounced patina work. Its reflective quality creates an almost liquid appearance that shifts dramatically with changing light conditions. Initially offering bold visual impact with its near-obsidian depth, the finish will develop the most striking evolution—gradually revealing complex iridescent highlights against increasingly shadowed recesses.
Due to the nature of the finishes and the processes required to achieve them, the LA Finish Collection is exclusively offered in select product categories and plate details–keypads with hidden screws (for lighting control or smart-home systems) and outlets and accessories, such as wall outlets, decorator cover plates, floor outlets and reading Lamps
Meljac products are made-to-order according to project specification.
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