Early pendant lights by Holophane
Era: 1920s Origin: UKVintage pendant lighting manufactured by Holophane salvaged from a Victorian London library. Early 1920's pendants which have been carefully refurbished and reassembled by hand.
Reference 16_2733
Origin: UK
Lighting design in the UK benefitted from a free market. Different companies were working at the same time, designing and producing similar products for the same market. Often with only slight differences in their style, they constantly upgraded and improved their original designs. The products we salvage come from the old industrial heartland of England. This area of the UK was once the boiler room of the British economy - from the potteries of Stoke, through the engineering works of Birmingham, to the wool, textile and cotton mills of Oldham and Manchester.
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The original finish has been retained on the outer steel shade with an interesting surface patina that has been waxed and sealed to prevent further ageing. The internal prismatic glass adds a lovely detail to these rare finds. The heritage of the products is emphasised by the cast manufacturers branding detail, which can be found on the neck of the shade.
Product details
Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension wire, elephant grey braided cable and ceiling mounting plate. (If you would prefer another colour cable, chain suspension or an E26 lamp holder for use in the USA, please just ask).
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Diameter:
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Supplied tested to BS EN60598. Converted for use in the US and worldwide. IP20 for internal use only.
Manufacturer: Holophane
Holophane was founded in London in 1896. The name is derived from the Greek ‘Holos’ meaning whole and ‘phanos’ meaning light. The hallmark of all Holophane lights are their borosilicate pressed glass refractors - these are prisms built into the glass giving it a ribbed appearance that produces a combination of uplight and downlight. It's this spreading or refracting of light, illuminating spaces evenly, that accounts for their popularity. The Holophane ribbed glass refractor is a true vintage icon, and as Holophane is still in existence, continues to be used by the lighting industry today.
View all Holophane LightsFeatured in: Plain English Kitchen
A residential kitchen by Plain English featuring early Holophane pendants salvaged from a Victorian London library where they were discovered sealed behind a 1960s suspended ceiling.
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