About the Artist & Company

Mission:
Franz- GT Kessler Designs is guided by our mission to build lamps that are built with the finest wood and other materials. They are classic and original designs that are crafted to last a lifetime.

History:
Franz-GT Kessler Designs is a small company that was founded in early 2001 in ST. Paul Minnesota. In 2005 it relocated to  New Ulm, Minnesota. Franz Kessler, a supply chain manager, left the corporate world of Apple Computer. A friend of his, Thomas Moser, helped him and gave him inspiration to start his business.

All early customers were located in the five state area surrounding Minnesota, and lamps were delivered using the sole company van, which traveled from town to town stopping at art galleries, custom furniture stores and a few lighting stores.

During the last few years, Franz – GT Kessler Designs  has lamps in some of the finest shops across the country from New York to San Francisco.

About New Ulm:
All lamps are made and designed in our shop in the heart of an old world German town. Called the "City of Charm and Tradition," New Ulm is home to 13,500 people living in the heart of the scenic Minnesota River valley. It boasts a thriving, diverse economy with a healthy mix of retail, manufacturing and industry. The exceptional medical [and school systems are complimented by numerous city parks, festivals and cultural events that make life wonderful for both citizens and visitors alike.

New Ulm is famous for its authentic German heritage. With all of the festivals, monuments, attractions, shopping and many cultural events, New Ulm is a place that you've got to see for yourself.  The Federal Census of 2000 called New Ulm the "Most German City in the USA"! For more information about New Ulm >>

About the Designer:
Growing up in northern Minnesota and Minneapolis, Franz learned much from his father, a master finish carpenter and a perfectionist in his own right. Franz worked in the computer business for 40 years and attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He has been an avid woodworker for over 30 years. Franz believes in learning by doing, using a "hands on" approach inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and Thomas Moser.

Lifetime Guarantee:
If you are not completely satisfied with any Franz-GT Kessler product, we will refund or replace it within 30 days of purchase. Beyond that, should our Lamps fail at any time during the lifetime of the original owner because of workmanship or material, we will either repair or replace it.

Dealer Inquires:
If you own or manage a retail business and are interested in becoming a dealer for Franz-GT Kessler Designs, please express your interest on company letterhead and mail to us. We will contact you to discuss the availability of distribution in your area, along with our details and requirements.

Please send information to the address below:

Franz-GT Kessler Designs
226 South Jefferson St
New Ulm, MN 56073
info@franz-gtkdesigns.com
507-359-2467

Show Room Links

Thos. Moser Cabinet Makers Auburn Maine www.thosmoser.com Freeport Maine www.freeportshowroom@thosmoser.com Boston MA www.bostonshowroom@thosmoser.com Washington DC www.dcshowroom@thosmoser.com New York NY www.newyorkshowroom@thosmoser.com Chicago IL www.chicagoshowroom@thosmoser.com San Francisco CA www.sanfranciscoshowroom@thosmoser.com Sawbridge Studios Winnetka, IL www.sawbridge.com Oak Park Home and Hardware Oak Park, IL www.oakparkhome-hardware.com Xylos Gallery Mpls, MN www.xylosgallery.com Sheffields Gallery Travese City, MI www.sheffieldsgallery.com Blue Sky Galleries Mpls, MN www.blueskygalleries.com Amish Craftsman Furniture Houston, TX www.amishcraftsmanfurniture.com Simply Stickley Albuquerque, NM www.simplystickely.com Door County Interiors and Design Egg Harbor, WI www.doorcountyinteriordesign.com Spirit Interior Door Truckee, CA www.cathynasoninterior.com Expressive Healing Arts Waconia, MN www.expressivehealingarts.com Henry Simon Furniture Madison, WI Robert Kelly Gallery Park City, UT www.robertkellygallery.com For Your Home Furniture Ventura, CA www.foryourhomefurniture.com Stone Throw Gallery Bayfield, WI

Strictly Mission Furniture Cooperburg, PA www.strictlymission.com Beaver Manufacturing Shell Lake, WI www.shelllakefurniture.com Historic Lighting Old Town Monrovia, CA www.historiclighting.com www.hlranch.com Waters of Superior Gallery Duluth, MN www.watersofsuperior.com Creative Classics Alexandria, VA www.creativeclassics.com Dovetales Furniture Clinton, NJ www.dovetales.com Mission Living Valencia, CA www.missionliving.com Hardwood Artisans Chantilly, VA www.hardwoodartisans.com Stevens Design Middleton, WI www.stevensdesign.net The Mission Motif Atlanta, GA www.missionmotif.com Woodbine Furniture Keller, TX www.woodbinefurniture.com Fire Fly Trading Co. Cable, WI www.fireflytradingcompany.com The Collection on 5 Minneapolis, MN Little Homestead Furniture Rockville, MD www.littlehomestead.com Alesci Furniture Gallery Stillwater, MN www.alescifurnituregallery.com Wood Merchant Gallery Laconner, WA Silver Fox Gallery Henderson, NC www.silverfoxonline.com Artisan House Galleries Sioux Falls, SD www.artisanhousegalleries.com McKinnon Furniture Seattle, WA www.mckinnonfurniture.com