Early Hard to find Dental Lighting

March 6, 2012 in Blog 5
We have one of the largest and most diverse collections of medical lighting out there. If you’re looking for a large operating room lamp to light a conference room or rent as a movie prop you’ll find it here. You may be hunting for a small and unique light for[....]
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We Put The Light In Twilight.

November 25, 2011 in Blog 10
Eames, Saarinen, Le Corbusier and Eren Berg Studios... Who said vampires don't have good taste? The sets for the new Twilight Saga... "Breaking Dawn" run from Classic 20th Century to Edgy Contemporary. When the decorators wanted memorable lighting for their movie set they called Early Electrics. So keep an eye[....]
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Original And Matching 1800’s Articulated Wall Mounted Dental Set -Rare as Hen’s Teeth.

March 10, 2011 in Blog 24
These floating dental sets are almost impossible to find and is one of my favorite items. It was the table and spot light a Dentist would pull out just over the patient. He could then have all his tools at hand during a procedure. Mixing old and new technology... I[....]
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Bronze and Glass Rod Wall Sconces – Matching Pair

February 11, 2011 in Blog 4
We have a matching pair of these beautiful cast bronze and glass rod wall sconces. Perfect as front door entrance lights, vanity mirror lamps or as decorative sconces. They are elegant in their simplicity yet have a rich look. These early lamps are all heavy cast and the glass shade[....]
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8 – Cast Aluminum Articulated Arm Lamps – 18″ Diameter

June 15, 2010 in Blog 0
We have a collection of 8 matching lamps. All are early and totally restored with polished aluminum and rewired with fabric covered twisted cord to a porcelain socket.. The arms are heavy cast aluminum and signed. Each section reads "Task-Light Reg - Cheltenham PA. Pat S193674". Every lamp has 4[....]
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Rare Industrial Articulated Lamp

June 7, 2010 in Blog 0
This amazing Detroit machine shop lamp is as rare as they get. If you collect industrial lighting then you already know how important this example is. This striking 14" x 6.5" delicate mirrored mercury glass shade is impossible to find intact. It's mounted on a complex 62" (Woodward Machine Co.)[....]
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Articulated Brass Map Reading Lamps

February 25, 2010 in Blog 7
These are substantial lamps. It extends almost 4 foot long and is solid brass. The example on the left has a lamp housing and wall box that are heavy cast parts. The shades screw directly into the cast lamp housing and are designed specifically for this lamp. The 3 double[....]
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Delicate Wicker Arts and Crafts Cottage Lamp

December 26, 2009 in Blog 0
This is an amazing little Arts & Crafts sconce. It's perfect for an authentic look when restoring an original cottage. The wicker and iron shade have a beautiful patina. This is the only one I have... $750
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Rare Faries Co. 1910 Dental Wall Lamp

December 25, 2009 in Blog 3
If you're already a knowledgeable lamp collector then you understand how difficult these are to find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the "Holy Grail" of early industrial lighting. This design came in 2 sizes. The short and rarer version is pictured above. It's fitted with an early mercury[....]
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Medical Lighting for your Home or Office.

April 21, 2009 in Blog 2
Nothing is better made or as edgy as medical lighting. They range from decorative Victorian to futuristic. What once was the focal point of an operating room is now a bold statement over a conference or dining room table. The early-electrified examples had Japanned finishes (copper washed brass with black[....]
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