Sun/Heat lamps do have a distinctive look. Early examples were mostly found in spas or medical offices and by the 1950’s most were bought for home use. At the time it was thought that concentrated UV light was a good thing. Everyone wore a “healthy tan” all year round but we know differently now. They […]
Country Home found us!
This Country Home article appeared a number of months ago but is well done and still worth seeing. We were happy to lend them most of the lamps pictured.
New line of lamps designed by Eren Berg Studios
You may already know that we sell and restore antique industrial lighting. We can also custom design and manufacture a single lamp as well as large quantities. The edgy skeletal table lamps pictured above are not for sale here. They are one of our original designs manufactured exclusively for a well known West Coast shop […]
Chandelier – Thick Black Glass 24″ diameter
You will not normally find this type of lighting here at EarlyElectrics. This beautiful 20th century lamp has been hanging in our home for over 20 years. As much as I love the look it didn’t fit our plans. We acquired it at an estate sale years ago. It’s unsigned but has a clean classic […]
High Tension Insulator… now a lamp
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 were made for each other. […]
1930’s Bugatti Headlamps… out of the garage and into the living room.
You’ll always find something different at earlyelectrics.com. Now you can bring a bit of automobile history into your home. Here is a matching pair of early 11″ diameter Marchel headlamps. The only other place you might find these are on a 1930’s Rolls Royce, Bugatti or high end French custom bodied car of the period. The kind of classic car […]
Medical Lighting for your Home or Office.
Nothing is better made or as edgy as medical lighting. They range from decorative Victorian to futuristic. What once was the focal point of an operating room is now a bold statement over a conference or dining room table. The early-electrified examples had Japanned finishes (copper washed brass with black stripes) with milk or emerald […]
Industrial Scissor Lamps… Lighting’s Hottest New Trend!
Why is it that every other request I get is for a scissor lamp? The word must be out and spreading. I’ve always considered this style the quintessential industrial light. They’re simple, unpretentious and very useful. Most are wall mounted but desk and floor models can be found. Examples range from the rough and edgy […]
Simple and Elegant-The Beauty of Vaseline Glass
This lamp sits over my dining room table and I’ll never part with it. I’ve always thought that Vaseline Glass makes the most beautiful shade. Its yellow-green color has a pleasing warm rich glow. I look for shades with simple elegant lines and little or no added decoration. The color alone does it for me. […]
Mercury Glass… Still contemporary after 80 years.
Featuring a highly polished finish these petite glass pendants feel right at home with modern-day to mid-20th century furnishings. The hollow glass shades are delicate, which also makes them precious. Each one has the feel of a Christmas ornament. The mirrored glass is on the outside as well as the interior, leaving air space between […]
