Welcome to Lighting, Inc. Online. When we began our business, 40 years ago, we never imagined that we would be selling lighting and accessories “down the wire”. But now we’re here!

        Within the site you will find information about who we are and how we do business, lighting tips to help you get ideas to brighten up your home, how to contact us and a portion of the items from our expansive showrooms. Our showrooms stock over 10,000 items. If you don't find what you need here, please drop by or send us an email concerning your needs--we can meet your lighting needs, however, big or small.

        Whether you order online, send us a fax, or call, we assure you of the same friendly, courteous and expert advice that you have grown to expect from Lighting, Incorporated.

        We hope your online experience with us is enjoyable and helpful. If you have any suggestions or comments about how our on-line showroom can better serve you, feel free to email or call today.

Our History

In October 1959, Lighting, Inc. opened its doors on Claiborne Avenue, in New Orleans. Founded by Jimmie Ber and Alvin T. Gibson Sr., it specialized in residential and commercial lighting fixtures. Starting with seven employees, including Ber and Gibson, Lighting, Inc. began a long steady growth. In 1961, The Lamp Center opened within Lighting, Inc. Specializing in lamps and lamp shades, and it grew to become a large and important part of the business done by Lighting, Inc.

In 1971, Michael Ber, Jimmie’s son, began his affiliation with the company. He started his career helping to remodel a 50-year-old building, in the Mid-City area of New Orleans, which would soon become home to the company. In January of 1972, Lighting, Inc. opened in this newly remodeled, 50,000 square foot building, formerly home to a company which made church pews and bank furniture. Soon after this move, the business expanded, with a large increase in retail sales. December of 1997 brought the addition of the third generation of the Ber family, Michael’s son, Jeffrey, In February of 1998, our second store opened in Mandeville, 35 miles north of New Orleans, on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain.

Today, with more than 50 employees, Lighting, Inc. serves customers across southeastern Louisiana. Our 14 salespeople have a combined lighting sales experience of over 190 years. This knowledge helps us to offer exceptional service and expertise to our customers.