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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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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Stunning Western Electric Street Lamp

December 24, 2011 in Blog 0
This is the prettiest street lamp I have ever seen. The top is Japanned copper and still has it's original finish as well as the porcelain connectors. The 20" diameter shade shows an aged patina and is a rare cobalt blue enamel. The glass is a large thick glass teardrop.[....]
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Benjamin Style 8 Bulb Ball – Collection of 6 Lamps

November 27, 2011 in Blog 1
Normally these early brass and porcelain 8 bulb lamp clusters are never seen and hidden away. They were originally used to light the inside of a very large decorative lamp. These monumental fixtures could be found in early banks, municipal buildings or train stations. For us the look of this[....]
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Rare Blue Glass Globe Lamps

October 24, 2011 in Blog 2
Here are two spectacular pairs of Japanned copper light fixtures in excellent, working condition. I'm showing both sets because they each feature very rare blue glass globes. The bottom 2 are electrified gas lamps. They were rescued from the Lindell Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The hotel was built in the[....]
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We don’t want to be the largest… just the most unique.

September 23, 2011 in Blog 2
"Where do you find this wild stuff?" We hear that all the time and not just from customers. We hear it from many dealers we know. After all these years the items almost find us. Pictured above are two perfect examples. Lamps: Have you ever seen lamps like these? I'm[....]
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Eren Berg Studios Introduces It’s New Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Chandelier.

September 12, 2011 in Blog 0
When Daniel Marc Erenberg introduced his new collection of industrial wire glass lighting it was met with rave reviews. This four light Frank Lloyd Wright inspired chandelier is our newest creation in the series. The impressive 19″ square lamp features clear antique pebbled factory glass contrasted by a blackened iron[....]
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Striking 22″ Flat Milk Glass Shade With 8 Lamp Halo Cluster

August 12, 2011 in Blog 1
This is the most spectacular milk glass lamp we have ever offered. It was exciting to find something this special. The shade is one of the largest flat shades I have ever seen. It has a 22 inch diameter and is in perfect condition. The original halo cluster has eight[....]
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33 Inch Prismatic Lighthouse Beacon

August 8, 2011 in Blog 1
If you check our previous blog listings you will see our new line of Holophane and Luxfer Prismatic pendents. The lamp pictured above is not so dainty. It takes 2 to lift and is 33" tall with a 12" diameter. These were originally used on radio towers, tall buildings and[....]
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Operay Multibeam Surgical Lamp – Wanted!

July 29, 2011 in Blog 2
We are buying floor standing or ceiling mounted Operay Multibeam Surgical Lamps. If you have incomplete examples we are also interested. Contact Steve Erenberg at info@earlyelectrics.com
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