Salvaged industrial factory pendants have become very popular as the contemporary-rustic-industrial lighting of choice in homes, restaurants, and gathering holes. Authenticity is always preferable to newly-manufactured pieces, which is a concept we at Olde Good Things live by. The quality of authentic salvaged lighting from historic buildings is unsurpassed, not to mention unique, stunningly beautiful, and an important part of a “green” lifestyle.
The best part of this style trend is the enduring beauty of these well-made, vintage pieces that accentuate and exhilarate your existing style … whether contemporary, modern, industrial, rustic, or mid-century.
Industrial Holophane glass pendant lights are a favorite in atmospheric lighting. These vintage light fixtures are salvaged from factories, facilities, and vintage business establishments. Vintage Holophane was invented in the 1890s and used widely in varying styles through the mid-twentieth century. Holophane glass is also called “prismatic”, and Holophane lighting was revered for its luminescence since the glass was designed to spread light evenly and brightly across its entire surface.
When installed with careful planning according to room dimensions and furnishing/tabletop/bar dimensions, vintage industrial lighting can be placed to create a warm, intimate vibe or a statement in a restaurant setting.
Holophane lighting was widely adopted for its high performance and state-of-the-art illumination, and the sleek look of industrial Holophane lighting is as popular as ever. OGT offers reclaimed antique Holophane shades with custom fitters, wired with insulated cable, and a new porcelain Edison socket. These items are priced separately and house a standard light bulb up to 500 watts.
Many of our pieces at OGT are salvaged with all the original parts, like this industrial holophane light fixture reclaimed from a turn-of-the-century New England factory with dome shaped prismatic glass, bottom ring, brackets, stem, canopy, and crown. We have a large quantity of each style to choose from.
Holophane pendant lighting is often available in a multitude of sizes and canopy styles, making the selection very versatile in fitting in with your home or commercial design style. Take a look at these stunning 1940s fixtures with aluminum skins rescued from an industrial power plant.
Here are two of the most popular Holophane pendant lights we have in stock in a larger quantity.
Each of our vintage holophane lighting pieces is restored in the OGT lighting shop upon purchase and can be customized with a chain or longer pole upon inquiry.
