Complete, original, and refurbished 1950s-vintage, classic Holophane Lobay pendant lights. This listing begins with 2 matched fixtures available, priced individually, each measuring 14" diameter and 13" tall. These are in excellent vintage condition, with a beautiful light patina appropriate to their age. These fixtures have vertical vent holes in the metal housing that so gorgeously spill light onto surrounding surfaces.
Their original and authentic, signed Holophane shades read: "HOLOPHANE 6582" (the shade's model number) (see photo). Each socket housing still retains its original metal Holophane manufacturer's tag as shown. Importantly, the shades are in outstanding condition -- beautiful and undamaged despite their age.
We've included 3 feet of new cloth-covered wiring to give you plenty of flexibility in how far the fixture hangs from your ceiling. For an absolutely rock-solid installation, each fixture hangs by a 5"-diameter sturdy chromed metal canopy and 12"-long metal cable with looped ends and S hooks. Vintage cast-iron Appleton hanging loops with cord portals, located at the canopy and atop the fixture, complete this incredible suspension system -- you simply won't find a better and safer hanging solution offered anywhere. As supplied, the bottom of the fixture hangs about 34" from the ceiling. By request we can supply custom-length cable from 4" to 24" long, so the bottom of the fixture sits in a range of about 26" to 46" from your ceiling. A longer hanging distance requires more power cord and longer cable -- if that's what you need, let us know before you buy -- anything can be done! To make this an easy install for you or your electrician, we include everything required down to the electrical wire nuts.
The original Holophane sockets are among the best ever made, and in excellent condition. We include a new ceramic mogul-to-medium socket adapter so you can use any regular household light bulb, including LED as well as the popular vintage style bulbs so available these days. The original asbestos gasket between the socket housing and glass shade was replaced with a safe and effective rubber/cork gasket. Each fixture with the included hardware weighs about 9.5 pounds.
Quoted shipping is to the lower 48 states. You save on shipping when purchasing more than one fixture.