Hunting Germany, Holland and Brimfield

July 12, 2015 in Blog 3
I’m just back from an interesting trip up the Rhine. In Germany we discovered Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim… one of the best mechanical music museums in the world. In Holland we were chasing windmills as well as antique lamps. There we found a unique Arts and Crafts style called “The[....]
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The Westchester Business Journal, June 2015….. Decorators, A-listers among clients of Early Electrics

June 9, 2015 in Blog 12
Daniel Erenberg and his father Steve inside their North Water Street shop. Among the older buildings on Peekskill’s waterfront is one that blends in with the rest of the other structures on North Water Street. “Early Electrics” is discreetly inscribed on the front window. While the outside might not be[....]
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Early Electrics in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles – June 2015

June 4, 2015 in Blog 11
"Harrison Design’s Robert Tretsch and Karen Ferguson selected the kitchen cabinetry and finishes for this unit, including the Lines Safari Brown tile backsplash from Porcelanosa, Wolf appliances, an integrated Subzero refrigerator/freezer panel and stainless-steel faucets and sinks from KWC. The set of 1930s-era pendant lights, selected by Westbrook, are from[....]
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Super Rare I. P. Frink, Ten-Light Chandelier

May 10, 2015 in Blog 3
I've been doing this a while and in all the years I rarely get my hands on a one like this. The double mirrored ring of reflectors has a 36 inch diameter. The original fuel tank holds ten lamps and is crafted from ten 3 inch diameter brass tubes. Each[....]
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Why Restoration Hardware Keeps Stealing From Early Electrics…

May 5, 2015 in Blog 2
It happens more often than you think. 1000’s of cheap disappointing knock-offs from China or India show up on line and in stores every day. We stopped looking over our shoulders years ago. When retailers like Restoration Hardware, who call themselves “trend setters” need to follow new trends they use[....]
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I.P. Frink Bronze Bank Desk Lamps

March 21, 2015 in Blog 2
These were the best desk lamps ever made. They were very high end and the inside had 4 rows of angled fluted mirror to spread the light evenly. The I. P. Frink Company was very scientific in their approach and had patents on all their reflector lighting. These bank lamps[....]
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Early Electrics Introduces it’s Large Vaseline/Opaline Teardrop Pendants

March 14, 2015 in Blog 6
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It's one of the largest handblown teardrop shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an early Edison light bulb only larger. The color is a unique and pleasing combination of Vaseline[....]
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Early Electrics Introduces Its French Terracotta Street Light

February 13, 2015 in Blog 1
This unique new lamp was designed by Eren Berg Studios and produced by Boston Vally Terra Cotta craftsman. It was created exclusively for Early Electrics. This is a beautifully glazed heavy terra cotta lamp that was inspired by turn-of-the-century cast iron French street lights. The finish is kiln fired producing[....]
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90 Year Old Collection of Heavy Cast Bronze Theater Lights

January 26, 2015 in Blog 2
These 90-year-old fixtures were recently salvaged out of a Masonic theatre and dates to 1920s. They didn't spare any expense with this building and the lighting was one of its highlights. They don't get richer looking than this. The lamps weighty construction is testament to its quality. This large example[....]
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Eren Berg Studios Newest Design for Early Electrics

January 25, 2015 in Blog 1
Machine Age Frosted Dome Pendant and sconce... We found a large collection of early frosted dome shades. This inspired us to design a new lamp around them. The look is a bit Industrial, machine age with a hint of Art Deco and the overall feel is very modern. We were[....]
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