George Kovacs

George Kovacs is one the world’s leading producers of mid-century modern and contemporary lighting fixtures. Founded in Manhattan in 1954, over the decades George Kovacs became a name synonymous with innovative design, creativity, and quality. George Kovacs has been a brand of the Minka Group since 2000 and continue to create top-of-the-line light fixtures from ceiling lights to floor lamps.

How George Kovacs Was Founded

The man of the same name behind the brand, George Kovacs, was born in Austria in 1926 and learned the ins and outs of the lighting industry from his step-father. Kovacs struck out on his own to change the lighting industry by starting with one store in New York City in the early 1950s. In the years following, the company opened up two more stores and a lamp factory.

From the beginning George Kovacs focused on both contemporary and futuristic designs while never compromising on quality or value. Mr. Kovacs wanted each piece to provide a playful dance of light and shadow, which was a far more exciting way to light up a room as far as he was concerned. George Kovacs is a name that is so well-known today because the brand wasn’t afraid to break the mold.

The company was the first to bring halogen lamps to America in the early 1970s, following a trend that sparked in Europe. Although Mr. Kovacs sold the brand to Minka Group in 2000 and passed away in 2007, his legacy of trendsetting and innovativing lives on through every light fixture.

The Aesthetics of George Kovacs

George Kovacs is a global leader of mid-century modern lighting fixtures. Their designs are a mix of the sophisticated and the playful by emphasizing both organic lines and creative forms.

The Alluria Collection features one the brand’s finest designs. From the chandelier to the vanity light, each piece in the collection features smooth orbs that suspend almost in mid-air. Accentuated by dual color tones, each lighting fixture will radiant a warm glow with charm and grace.

George Kovacs pendant lights come in many styles that range from bold to elegant. Each design takes inspiration from elements around the world. These forward-thinking designs include influences of swirling astronomical orbits and dazzling jewelry. They feature a range of clean lines, geometric shapes, and an unparalleled sense of style.

Chandeliers is another fixture where George Kovacs embrace of daring design really shines. From spiked chandeliers to exposed bulbs, each lighting fixture reflects a unique design that is sure to make heads turn. George Kovacs features other top-quality ceiling lights including monorail lighting, linear to curved elements to suspension, and flush and semi-flush mount ceiling lights.

Table lamps & floor lamps by George Kovacs ooze with mid-century style. With humble structures and high-end craftmanship, each lighting fixture offers a timeless allure that harks back to simpler times.

No matter what type of lighting fixture, George Kovacs brings a sense of a fun to each piece including a chandelier in the shape of a honeycomb and dual adjustable lights that can be suspended above the bed.