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  "description": "Authentic Designs is a Vermont-based manufacturer specializing in handcrafted, heirloom-quality lighting fixtures. For over 60 years, the company has utilized traditional fabrication techniques with solid American sheet brass, copper, and terne metal to create sconces, chandeliers, and lanterns for both historical and modern residences.",
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    "founded": "c. 1964 (operating for over 60 years)",
    "headquarters": "West Rupert, Vermont, USA",
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    "core_products": "Sconces, Chandeliers, Pendants, Lanterns, Interior/Exterior Lighting, Lamps",
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      "Mass-Market Retailers: Purchasing mass-produced period-style lighting from big-box retailers like Restoration Hardware or Rejuvenation."
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