1910s Holophane Pendant

Description

Sleek and simple early Holophane shade on new (old style) fixture. Shade is vintage, but fixture is built from new … more Sleek and simple early Holophane shade on new (old style) fixture. Shade is vintage, but fixture is built from new reproduction parts. The white porcelain socket has a turnkey on/off switch built in and matches the white porcelain ceiling canopy. Long wire easily adjustable for shorter height.

Shade is 7.5" wide, and with shade the fixture is 47" overall. Ships from Los Angeles.

Holophane is a manufacturer of lighting-related products founded in 1898 in London, England. The company is still UK-based. Holophane is noted for its glass reflector/refractor. Holophane has been integral in the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America since its inception in 1906.

The hallmark of Holophane luminaires, or lighting fixtures, is the borosilicate glass reflector/refractor. The glass prisms provide a combination of uplight and downlight to illuminate any environment evenly without creating dark spots or glare. This ribbed glass shade/reflector, called "Holophane" or "Holophane style/type" is licensed and copied throughout the lighting industry. less