Operay Multi-Beam Lights Up Renovated 1899 Grain Mill

August 28, 2013 in Blog 1
The owners of this wonderful restored grain mill wanted to do something special. The new space was wide open and needed a big statement piece. They went to EarlyElectrics.com to look for ideas and found this amazing Operay Multi-Beam. It was the first thing to move in.
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Large And Dramatic Frosted Lamps – Removed From Court Building

March 8, 2013 in Blog 1
These impressive lamps are over 18 inches in diameter. The glass is frosted and has some iridescence to it. It hangs 20 inches deep. They were salvaged from an early bank building. Everything is original including the bronze finish. These fixtures are very elegant without being overly decorative. We have[....]
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Collection of 4 Large Holophane Glass and Aluminum Pendents

December 25, 2012 in Blog 2
These lamps are full out industrial but also have a 20th Century Modern feel. They stand 25 inches tall and have a 16 inch diameter. We love the corrugated metal box on top. The most surprising part of the lamp is the huge prismatic Holophane glass lining. When lit there[....]
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Elegant White on White 17 Inch Pendent

December 20, 2012 in Blog 4
What other early lamp can compare to the simple elegance of white milk glass and white porcelain. This large 17 inch diameter glass shade coupled with a nicely detailed white porcelain 3 bulb cluster make a perfect combination. This is considered the quintessential lighting often found in stores and municipal[....]
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Large and Dramatic Ceiling Dome Lamp – collection of 12

December 7, 2012 in Blog 0
Pictured above: I'm guessing that this lamp is 1930-40s. They were salvaged from an old school gymnasium. With a 19 inch diameter they're quite impressive. The lens is a deep half sphere in heavy cast frosted glass. 12 in stock... $625 each Pictured to the left: But that's not all we[....]
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Like A Deer In The Headlights!

September 5, 2012 in Blog 1
Yes... we were caught like "a deer in the headlights" when we first saw pictures of this amazing chandelier. The lamp is a bouquet using 16 of our original 1915 Automobile Headlight Pendents. The lenses are all antique glass and came from early Model T Fords. Susana Simonpietri of Chango[....]
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Rare collection of 5 Blue Glass Acorn Pendents

June 9, 2012 in Blog 24
We see a ton of lighting but these striking blue acorn shaped pendents are a first for us. The blue color is soft and very pleasing. The inside of the glass is frosted and produces a nice even light. They are a good size with 7.5 inch diameters and 10[....]
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Find the original “Black Hawk Down” Lamp right here.

May 5, 2012 in Blog 2
These original military lamps are quite different. They can be seen in the movie "Black Hawk Down" on EarlyElectrics.com and 1stdibs.com. The lamps are small and look perfect hung in numbers.... As an informal group or in a line across a counter. It's perfect for restaurant use... up for lunch[....]
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Opery Multibeam – Operating Room Lamp

March 31, 2012 in Blog 2
Some consider this lamp the "Holy Grail" of industrial lighting and typical of the rare odd objects and lamps you will find on my web pages. You can't make a more dramatic visual statement than this lamp! The cast iron ball head has 5 lenses and reflectors. Each lens has[....]
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Huge Super Flat Milk Glass and Copper Pendent

March 30, 2012 in Blog 1
Even if this amazing pendent lamp didn't have it's beautiful oversized curved copper shade holder. Even if it had only one bulb instead of a vertical 3 bulb cluster... this would be something special. You just don't find milk glass with a 19" diameter and this horizontal. When looking for[....]
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