Maxim Lighting began with the hard work and dedication of Jacob Sperling, who came to Los Angeles on a student visa in 1965 to pursue his education in aeronautical engineering. While studying, he worked as a sales associate for a lighting retailer and became acquainted with the lighting industry. Jacob quickly realized that customer satisfaction led to innovation in both design and utility. Soon, he was spending his nights working in his garage that he turned into a makeshift factory, designing and engineering his own fixtures and selling them locally. His customers were so impressed by his original, innovative designs in beveled glass and brass that demand increased and Jacob began selling his designs throughout California from the back of his station wagon.

Today, Maxim Lighting’s enduring philosophical commitment has sustained it through economic downturn and united it during times of prosperity. In 2010, the Maxim Lighting family turned 40. And, while this brief glimpse at the past four decades highlights important milestones and chronicles steady growth, it by no means tells the whole story. With warehouse shipping locations on both coasts, a remarkable team of skilled and knowledgeable professionals, and visionaries at the helm, the Maxim Lighting family continues to expand and explore new ways to serve, design, manufacture, and light the world with excellence.

Featured Maxim Lighting Products

Maxim Zenith LED Wall Mount (88195WTABZ)

These contemporary, European-designed fluorescent outdoor fixtures are a perfect combination of energy efficiency and durability. The Zenith LED collection features die-cast metal frames painted with a polyurethane powder coat.

Zenith LED Wall Mount (88202WTPL)

These contemporary, European-designed fluorescent outdoor fixtures are a perfect combination of energy efficiency and durability. The Zenith LED collection features die-cast metal frames painted with a polyurethane powder coat.

Zenith LED Wall Mount (88208WTABZ)

These contemporary, European-designed fluorescent outdoor fixtures are a perfect combination of energy efficiency and durability. The Zenith LED collection features die-cast metal frames painted with a polyurethane powder coat.