US Traffic lights by Marbelite (Type 9)
Era: 1950s Origin: U.S.AA set of three salvaged American traffic lights by 'Marbelite'. The light has been converted into a stunning suspended pendant perfect for over a table or kitchen counter.
A set of three salvaged American traffic lights by 'Marbelite'. The light has been converted into a stunning suspended pendant perfect for over a table or kitchen counter.
Unlike the communist Eastern Bloc countries, lighting design in mid-century U.S.A. 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. Due to the location we rarely have the opportunity to reclaim and restore light fixtures from the U.S.A., but some of our perennial favourites are the old signal lights that adorned the highways of the midwest. We reconfigure and restore these timeless classics into functional pendant lights, for both residential and commercial use.
View all lights from U.S.AWhere possible we retain the original finish of a light - it is part of its history and emphasises its heritage. However, sometimes leaving a surface as we find it just isn’t possible. The aluminium enclosure has been refurbished by hand and polished on large rotating cotton wheels adding shine, grain and highlighting the casting details. Bringing out the light’s character through surface and patina. Fitted with three new etched glass screens, the pendant provides a nice diffusion of light when illuminated.
Supplied tested and rewired with 3no. bayonet (B22) lamp holders and 2metres of elephant grey braided power cable, and ceiling mounting system. This is two minimal stainless steel suspension wires with ceiling mounts that allow millimetric adjustment.
Diameter:
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200 (glass) mm |
Supplied tested to BS EN60598. IP20 for internal use only. All dimensions and weights are approximate.
Marbalite of New York were founded in 1923. By the 1950s they had grown into one of the foremost traffic light manufacturers in the country, competing with other leading brands such as Eagle and Crouse Hinds. Marbalite provided most of the traffic lights for New York City from the 1950s through to the 1970s. They are still fairly common in the metropolitan area of NYC although their numbers are steadily dwindling as newer models replace them.
View all Marbalite LightsAs well as offering a lifetime guarantee that includes repairs, our Full Circle buy-back scheme gives you the opportunity to trade-in your skinflint lights. It keeps vintage lights in use forever - helping you and our planet.
Trade in, get creditWhy we recommend using energy-saving LED light bulbs in all of our vintage lights.
Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.
I love it. It arrived quickly and in perfect order. Many thanks.
- Lucy | London | UK
Beautiful lights, exactly as described and photographed online, and with very quick delivery. Thank you.
- Henrietta | Kent | UK
What a great little product, saves masses of time and cost rewiring. Will be back for more!
- Chris | Gloucester | UK
We have often purchased from skinflint and the fittings are exactly as depicted, delivered on time & with excellent customer service.
- Doug | UK | Commercial client