Barbizon, in business since 1947, is the one-stop source for sales, service, installation and integration of lighting equipment and accessories for the Performing Arts, Themed Environments, Live Productions, Film and Television. We have more than twenty,000 products in stocking locations through the world and we represent 100's of manufacturers.
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Reviews (21)
Kristina V.
Jun 10, 2022
Albert Rosado
May 27, 2022
Billy Quigley
May 14, 2022
Barbizon is a great place to get what you're looking for in the Film/Television and Theater world. They were able to provide 100' of #2 cable (cut to length) and all the connectors I needed. My only warning is the area is a little tough to park in without paying for a lot, and that part of Manhattan seems to be under constant construction.
Jason Ries
May 10, 2022
I feel they are the most personable and relation based lighting supply company - that has everything- in Manhattan. some "mom&pop" places have all the reliability and ease but not always everything in stock. The other bigger houses with everything in stock can be difficult to deal with at times. People say they are expensive, but I've never had a bad experience and sometimes that is worth a few extra $
Clyde Brooks
Feb 27, 2021
Katie L.
Feb 12, 2020
Juanita Lara
Oct 12, 2019
Stephen K.
Sep 12, 2019
Edward Sullivan
Jun 05, 2019
Matthew Bowker
Feb 01, 2019
J. L.
Dec 31, 2017
Overall, I give Barbizon high marks, but they did close early on the day I first went there. I was looking for a small light to put on a base for side lighting in small venues who don't have such theater lights, so I wanted to buy one of my own to take around with me in these cases. I contacted Barbizon via email on Dec. 27 while I was still away from NYC for Christmas holidays with family. Albert Rosado got back to me right away and sent me the technical information I needed.
I had a performance January 4th, so I was in a rush to get this light. I also spoke to someone over the phone who was helpful, and he said I should just to come in after I got back to NYC, and they would have what I was looking for. So I went in on Friday at 3:45pm on December 29 because they said they would be open until 5pm, but when I got there (in the freezing cold over an hour away from home, and I had specifically gone into the city to get this light from them), it was all locked up.
I called the number, but there was no way to leave a message, and I emailed Albert Rosado to complain and demand a discount for the inconvenience. He emailed right away and apologized that they closed early for the New Year's Holiday. So he said he was willing to come in (from New Jersey, I later found out) the next morning at 9am to accommodate me, so I went and met him the next day and he did indeed help me very much, and gave me big discounts on both my light and a Pelican case in which to carry it.
He was very kind, and he apologized again profusely for not informing me that they would close early. My advice is to call them before you go there just to make sure they will be there - I've heard that they are a bit pricier than other sources, but in a pinch, they had everything I needed and he spent a good hour with me explaining how to work the light on my own. Good luck!
I had a performance January 4th, so I was in a rush to get this light. I also spoke to someone over the phone who was helpful, and he said I should just to come in after I got back to NYC, and they would have what I was looking for. So I went in on Friday at 3:45pm on December 29 because they said they would be open until 5pm, but when I got there (in the freezing cold over an hour away from home, and I had specifically gone into the city to get this light from them), it was all locked up.
I called the number, but there was no way to leave a message, and I emailed Albert Rosado to complain and demand a discount for the inconvenience. He emailed right away and apologized that they closed early for the New Year's Holiday. So he said he was willing to come in (from New Jersey, I later found out) the next morning at 9am to accommodate me, so I went and met him the next day and he did indeed help me very much, and gave me big discounts on both my light and a Pelican case in which to carry it.
He was very kind, and he apologized again profusely for not informing me that they would close early. My advice is to call them before you go there just to make sure they will be there - I've heard that they are a bit pricier than other sources, but in a pinch, they had everything I needed and he spent a good hour with me explaining how to work the light on my own. Good luck!
Michelle A.
Nov 29, 2017
Cherry Lu Dage Lighting
Sep 13, 2017
James P.
Aug 08, 2017
Peter Eilenberg
Dec 24, 2016
Highly recommend for any theatrical or tv/film lighting needs. Also have a good selection of camera gear and tripods/ general film theater needs. Excellent customer service can and will get anything you need. Never a bad experience and I have been using them for years as a freelance designer and now a network employee. Bruce Kramer, James Shaw and Albert in the front have all been excellent over the years. Being able to speak to the same person when you call to purchase or have any issues feels like a luxury service that others just do not provide.
Chris Childs
Aug 08, 2016
Scott Bredengerd
May 02, 2014
Been using Barbizon NYC for film, television, commercial, and industrial production supplies since 2009. Recently had a job (unfortunately) go through another vendor due to Barbizon's inability to match a quote/item availability. Since then, my assigned sales rep is apparently holding a grudge against me, and just yesterday charged an intern. picking up an order 30% more than quoted over the phone.
When I reached out today to ask about the discrepancy the surly rep said it was my fault for not being able to confirm the earlier order, and that my intern should have known better. Mind you, nobody from Barbizon sent me my order via email, because the rep was 'checking on a better price' for two.
When I reached out today to ask about the discrepancy the surly rep said it was my fault for not being able to confirm the earlier order, and that my intern should have known better. Mind you, nobody from Barbizon sent me my order via email, because the rep was 'checking on a better price' for two.
Foster McLaughlin
Jan 09, 2014
Jose Maria Noriega
Apr 24, 2013
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Jun 28, 2011
Michelle Piasecki
Mar 11, 2010