Marvin Alexander

In 1958, Marvin Alexander opened a small, eponymous showroom specializing in antique lighting fixtures. As his reputation grew, so too did his prized collection. Over the years, Mr. Alexander became the nation's most sought after source for antique lighting, acting as a consultant to the White House, working along with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on the presidential mansion's collection of museum-quality lighting and its restoration. In the early 1980's, recognizing the dwindling availability of outstanding antique lighting, Mr. Alexander created The L'Etoile Collection of fine reproduction lighting.