Simple straight line frame fashioned in minimalist style finished in our Rustic Ebony are electrified by the warmth and beauty of the Stone Candle shades. These shades are carved out of solid stone each has a personality of its own. Maxim Lighting was founded in 1970 when aeronautical engineering student Jacob Sperling began to design and build his own light fixtures, which he first sold out of the back of a station wagon! The company has grown exponentially since and today it features a wide variety of lighting that spans different styles and is suitable for any space. Maxim Lighting's sister company is ET2, another Lights Online brand, which focuses on contemporary lighting designs.