Hinkley

Hinkley is an American lighting and ceiling fan brand founded in 1922 by Phil R. Hinkley in Cleveland, Ohio, originally as a small residential outdoor lantern company. Over nearly a century, it has grown into a fourth-generation family-owned business known for thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and a broad portfolio spanning indoor and outdoor lighting, landscape lighting, and decorative ceiling fans. The company operates under the Hinkley name and also markets a family of brands that includes Fredrick Ramond and Lark, each targeting distinct design sensibilities. Hinkley's product range includes chandeliers, pendants, sconces, bath and vanity lighting, outdoor and landscape fixtures, and ceiling fans in styles such as indoor, outdoor, and fandeliers. Its ceiling fans emphasize luxurious design and elevated comfort, featuring natural materials, dimmable uplighting, and double-walled acrylic lenses. The brand also offers smart home integration, with every fan model capable of smart control—DC motor fans are smart out of the box, while AC motor fans can be upgraded with an accessory control—and compatibility with Google, Alexa, and Siri via the Hinkley app. Beyond products, Hinkley provides services such as H.E.L.P.S. (Hinkley's Exterior Lighting Plan Services), which offers personalized lighting design assistance, fixture recommendations, layouts, and quotes for exterior projects. The company sells through a network of showrooms and dealers, and its mission emphasizes exceptional design, quality, and customer service. With a heritage rooted in Northeast Ohio, Hinkley continues to honor its past while pursuing growth and innovation in lighting and fan technology.

Hinkley Lighting, Inc. was founded in 1922 by Phil R. Hinkley in Cleveland, Ohio, as a small residential outdoor lantern company. By the mid-1930s, the company had begun to expand its product line, though the exact trajectory of that expansion is not detailed in the available sources. Over the decades, Hinkley evolved from a regional lantern maker into a national designer and manufacturer of decorative lighting and ceiling fans. The company remained family-owned and is now in its fourth generation. Rick Wiedemer led Hinkley for 50 years, from 1969 to 2019, a period that saw significant growth and modernization. Under his leadership, Hinkley expanded its product categories, introduced new brands, and strengthened its position in the residential lighting market. Jess Wiedemer, current president, represents the fourth generation of family leadership, and Eric Wiedemer is also involved in the business. In recent years, Hinkley has emphasized innovation in ceiling fans, offering smart home integration and energy-efficient DC motors. The company also launched H.E.L.P.S. (Hinkley's Exterior Lighting Plan Services) to provide personalized lighting design assistance for exterior projects. Hinkley markets a family of brands, including Fredrick Ramond and Lark, to serve different design aesthetics and price points. The company remains headquartered in Northeast Ohio and sells through a network of showrooms and dealers.

• 2025

  Hinkley offers H.E.L.P.S. exterior lighting plan services and smart ceiling fan controls.

• 2019

  Rick Wiedemer's 50-year leadership period concluded.

• 1969

  Rick Wiedemer began his 50-year leadership tenure at Hinkley.

• 1930

  By the mid-1930s, the company had begun to expand its product line.

• 1922

  Phil R. Hinkley founded Hinkley Lighting, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, as a small residential outdoor lantern company.

Premium, design-led lighting and ceiling fans with a heritage of family craftsmanship and customer service.

• Decorative ceiling fans

  Indoor, outdoor, and fandelier styles with natural materials, dimmable uplighting, and double-walled acrylic lenses.

• Indoor lighting

  Chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and bath lighting.

• Outdoor and landscape lighting

  Fixtures for exterior spaces, including landscape lighting.

• Smart fan controls

  Controls with Hinkley app capabilities, compatible with Google, Alexa, and Siri.

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