Yes Its true - Made in North American. This chandelier has forged metal and is painted in blackLimited Lifetime Warranty Artcraft Lighting warrants that this product will be free of electrical or structural defects for the lifetime of the original owner. Should any electrical or structural part (wiring, switches, sockets, plugs, supporting rods, or the like) fail through any defect in materials or workmanship during the life of the original owner, Artcraft will repair or replace (at our option) the item free of charge or equivalent, if original product is no longer available. Shipping is the responsibility of the owner.Artcraft products are made of the finest material available and are carefully manufactured with old fashion Artisans using the most advanced techniques in order to provide you beautiful lighting.Although user serviceable items like bulbs, ballasts and transformers do require periodic replacements, we use only the highest performance components available. We thank you for choosing Artcraft.