Unique Finned Industrial Cooling Coil Chandeliers

March 19, 2011 in Blog 3
We're always out there looking for new ideas. A few months ago I stumbled upon a small group of these strange industrial coils. They were 15" diameter cooling cores that were used in large water tanks. The cores are hollow cast iron. These are similar to the early radiators found[....]
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Original Benjamin Pendent Lamp – Rare 5 Bulb Bouquet!

February 16, 2011 in Blog 2
This is a large and deep 15 inch diameter milk glass pendent lamp. It's an early lamp that's signed and dated by Benjamin Lighting... A company sought after and highly prized by collectors. When looking for these lamps the first rule is the more bulbs the better. This fixture is[....]
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Striking Oversized Industrial Dome Pendent Lamp… 12 examples in stock!

February 15, 2011 in Blog 3
If you’re looking for an attention getting pendent lamp this unique medical/industrial fixture is it. The diameter is over 25″ and it’s 24″ tall. This over-size spun shade has generous proportions with a beautiful white enamel dome and a top drum bracket in a verdigris copper patina. Because of it’s[....]
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Petite 3 Cage Industrial Chandelier

February 8, 2011 in Blog 4
Eren Berg Studios introduces it's newest creation. This is a beautiful mini chandelier. The diameter is a compact 7" and it's 12" from top ring to bottom. The curve of the cast iron hub and exposed wire loops give this lamp a soft elegant feel. It's a nice contrast to[....]
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Matching Pair of Tesla Lamps

October 24, 2010 in Blog 0
These large, heavy and impressive lamps have a 28 inch diameter and measure 9" to the top of the upper dome. The shades are heavy spun iron with a ceramic high tension electrical insulator as a decorative cap. These lamps really make quite a statement with their size and weight.[....]
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X-Ray Tube Table Lamp… Steampunk Style!

March 29, 2010 in Blog 5
At EarlyElectrics.com there's a whole 6 page section just for unique lighting. This one-of-a-kind lamp fits that category perfectly. Created from a very early scientific X-Ray tube shield and fitted to a cast iron tripod base... It's a perfect example of Steampunk style. Standing over 20" tall this lamp/sculpture makes[....]
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Operay Multibeam -The Holy Grail of Industrial Lighting.

December 29, 2009 in Blog 19
The Operay Multibeam operating room light is an amazing find. In a loft space or office there is no other lighting or furniture that makes a bigger statement. Only we would be crazy enough to have 2 different examples in stock. The cast iron explosion proof model is mounted to[....]
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Appleton’s by the Bushel

November 1, 2009 in Blog 3
Picture a typical industrial lamp and the first thing that usually comes to mind is green porcelain. It was the default color for many lamp manufacturers. This now helps decorators group different designs and still have them compatible. Pictured are examples of Appleton Electric's heavy duty explosion proof lighting. From[....]
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High Tension Insulator… now a lamp

June 28, 2009 in Blog 32
We have a warehouse full of parts. I've always tried to keep that inventory fresh in my mind when shopping flea markets. Sometimes I'm lucky enough to find the rare original missing part to an early lamp. Then there are times when completely different items fit together as if they[....]
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