Jerry Coe, founder of Coe Studios, is a sculptural metalsmith who works in bronze using traditional blacksmithing methods. He began studying traditional blacksmithing while an apprentice restorer, wheelwright, and smith at Yosemite National Park's Pioneer History Center. Jerry opened his Berkeley studio in 1984 and extended his metalworking disciplines to create Coe Studios Architectural Lighting in 1989. A lifelong mountaineer and world traveler, his artistic inspiration comes from his fascination with nature and from his encounters with traditional artisans in farflung corners of the globe. Jerry is a graduate of Fresno State University with a BA in Linguistics. For more on Jerry Coe, go to his Custom Design website.

Coe Studios is a regular exhibitor at the annual San Francisco Flower & Garden Show, and is a member of One Percent For the Planet, the Bay Area Green Business Program, and of the International Dark Sky Association, an organization helping to reduce light pollution of the night sky. All of our energy costs are made "Climate Neutral" by our local power company. We care deeply about the environment and work hard to support organizations that nurture our planet. We donate regularly to the following organizations:

American Forests Native Seeds Marin Organic Great Basin Bird Observatory
Sea Shepard Seacology Marin Agricultural Land Trust PRBO Mono Lake
Golden Gate Audubon Society Save the Bay Save the Waves Cofan Survival Fund

Coe Studios Lighting Fixtures have been featured in magazines including Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home, Arts and Crafts Homes, Natural Home and Garden, Marie Engelbreidt's Home Companion and Old House Interiors and made an appearance on HGTV's "Curb Appeal" in April, 2005.