Schoolhouse Joins Hudson Valley Lighting Group

Portland-based Schoolhouse Electric has a new home with Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG). 

As a result of last month’s Food52 auction – Food52 had acquired Oregon-based Schoolhouse for $48 million in late 2021 – the Schoolhouse portion of the Food52 business was sold to New York-based Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG) for $2.2 million under its Troy-CSL division, according to court documents.

Since its founding in 2003 by Brian Faherty as Schoolhouse Electric, the company has enjoyed a solid reputation for its domestically produced vintage-inspired lighting and lifestyle products.

As part of the new deal, the Schoolhouse brand joins HVLG’s growing portfolio with its lighting, textiles, hardware, and home goods divisions continuing operations under the HVLG umbrella. The move reinforces HVLG’s commitment to preserving distinctive brand identities while investing in long-term growth, craftsmanship, and innovation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Schoolhouse into the Hudson Valley Lighting Group family,” shared David Littman, CEO of HVLG. “Schoolhouse has built an exceptional reputation for timeless design, quality manufacturing, and an authentic connection to its customer base. We’re proud to carry forward the legacy of this heritage brand and support its next chapter with the scale, resources, and care that HVLG brings to every brand we steward.”

According to a press release issued by HVLG, the Schoolhouse brand will continue to operate with its creative vision intact while benefiting the group’s operational scale, industry expertise, and resources. 

The acquisition further strengthens HVLG’s growing portfolio, as Schoolhouse’s aesthetic and lifestyle-driven approach complements the group’s existing family of brands while expanding how and where HVLG shows up in the market. “Together, the partnership enhances HVLG’s ability to deliver thoughtfully designed, high-quality products across lighting, textiles, and home goods, while preserving Schoolhouse’s distinctive voice and commitment to craftsmanship as the brand enters its next phase of growth,” the statement read.

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