Celebrating our European Heritage, and over 50 years of North American and Worldwide Design Concepts in Manufacturing Crystal Chandeliers. The heritage of james r. moder® goes back to Austria, where the finest Crystal components are manufactured. He and his team have designed and manufactured Fashionable Crystal Chandeliers to the highest quality standards where the james r. moder® line represents unique works of art. Developing Quality Product Today. Built to be Heirlooms for the Future.