Early Electrics LLC introduces this striking new lamp inspired by the Dutch art movement “De Stijl” (The Style) founded in 1917. Artist Piet Mondrian and architect Gerrit Rietvelt were notable members. Our pendent chandelier is not a copy of an old idea… it’s a fresh take on this early modernest movement. Eren Berg Studios has […]
EarlyElectrics.com and Radio-Guy.com start production on “The Warehouse Project”.
We’ve commissioned Photographer Peter Tenzer to shoot interior vignettes for our next book. It will feature industrial lighting and furniture from our extensive collection. The Early Electrics showroom is housed in a 100+ year old industrial complex. We can’t think of a better backdrop for this project. For further information contact Steve Erenberg at info@earlyelectrics.com
Stunning Western Electric Street Lamp
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. The total hight including glass […]
Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp
The Humphery Lamp Company has been around since 1901 and they are still manufacturing. Their large early fixtures were used to light streets in western U.S. towns. The example pictured above is from the companies first year of production. This lamp has survived intact with all it’s original glass. The clear glass teardrop still boldly […]
Huge Early Fraternal Alter Lamp
I am told that this Alter piece was used as the focal point in ceremonies and is from “The Order of the Eastern Star”. This woman’s fraternal organization is in some way connected with the Masons. It is both a spectacular lamp and secret society icon. A 12 inch diameter hand painted and etched stained […]
Benjamin Style 8 Bulb Ball – Collection of 6 Lamps
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 impressive unadorned utilitarian globe is […]
We Put The Light In Twilight.
Eames, Saarinen, Le Corbusier and Eren Berg Studios… Who said vampires don’t have good taste? The sets for the new Twilight Saga… “Breaking Dawn” run from Classic 20th Century to Edgy Contemporary. When the decorators wanted memorable lighting for their movie set they called Early Electrics. So keep an eye out for our Double Pulley […]
Eren Berg Studios introduces it’s newest Diamond Quilt Prism Pendent Lamp
Eren Berg Studios introduces it’s newest creation using real 1890′s “Luxfer” prism glass. Luxfer glass is very collectable and best known for their association with Frank Lloyd Wright. He designed and held 41 prism glass patents. Our new design is a nod to this celebrated architect. This special glass was the product of a gas […]
A well worn armchair and a book. An ugly mug with a caffè latte and a string of antique lamps.
And you thought I lived the glamorous life. Before the design sessions, treasure hunts and hard work The Black Cow is where you’ll find me. Every morning starts the same way. We’ve traveled the world and as luck would have it the best cup is right here. The only change I needed to make was […]
Rare Blue Glass Globe Lamps
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 late 1800’s but, sadly, demolished […]
