Daniel Erenberg and his father Steve inside their North Water Street shop. Among the older buildings on Peekskill’s waterfront is one that blends in with the rest of the other structures on North Water Street. “Early Electrics” is discreetly inscribed on the front window. While the outside might not be eye-catching or memorable, what lies […]
Archive | Uncategorized
Early Electrics in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles – June 2015
“Harrison Design’s Robert Tretsch and Karen Ferguson selected the kitchen cabinetry and finishes for this unit, including the Lines Safari Brown tile backsplash from Porcelanosa, Wolf appliances, an integrated Subzero refrigerator/freezer panel and stainless-steel faucets and sinks from KWC. The set of 1930s-era pendant lights, selected by Westbrook, are from Early Electrics. Barstools, Bungalow Classic. […]
Super Rare I. P. Frink, Ten-Light Chandelier
I’ve been doing this a while and in all the years I rarely get my hands on a one like this. The double mirrored ring of reflectors has a 36 inch diameter. The original fuel tank holds ten lamps and is crafted from ten 3 inch diameter brass tubes. Each joint is mitered to create […]
Why Restoration Hardware Keeps Stealing From Early Electrics…
It happens more often than you think. 1000’s of cheap disappointing knock-offs from China or India show up on line and in stores every day. We stopped looking over our shoulders years ago. When retailers like Restoration Hardware, who call themselves “trend setters” need to follow new trends they use our website and showroom for […]
I.P. Frink Bronze Bank Desk Lamps
These were the best desk lamps ever made. They were very high end and the inside had 4 rows of angled fluted mirror to spread the light evenly. The I. P. Frink Company was very scientific in their approach and had patents on all their reflector lighting. These bank lamps are all bronze, heavy and […]
Early Electrics Introduces it’s Large Vaseline/Opaline Teardrop Pendants
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It’s one of the largest handblown teardrop shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an early Edison light bulb only larger. The color is a unique and pleasing combination of Vaseline and opaline glass. It has […]
Early Electrics Introduces Its French Terracotta Street Light
This unique new lamp was designed by Eren Berg Studios and produced by Boston Vally Terra Cotta craftsman. It was created exclusively for Early Electrics. This is a beautifully glazed heavy terra cotta lamp that was inspired by turn-of-the-century cast iron French street lights. The finish is kiln fired producing a subtle patina in a […]
90 Year Old Collection of Heavy Cast Bronze Theater Lights
These 90-year-old fixtures were recently salvaged out of a Masonic theatre and dates to 1920s. They didn’t spare any expense with this building and the lighting was one of its highlights. They don’t get richer looking than this. The lamps weighty construction is testament to its quality. This large example is extremely well made and […]
Eren Berg Studios Newest Design for Early Electrics
Machine Age Frosted Dome Pendant and sconce… We found a large collection of early frosted dome shades. This inspired us to design a new lamp around them. The look is a bit Industrial, machine age with a hint of Art Deco and the overall feel is very modern. We were very excited when the first […]
Mad Man on Peekskill’s North Water Street
Writer Joel Heumann is a local Realtor & big booster of Peekskill. I stopped in front of this place several times in the past few months, peering in through the reflected glare at the treasures inside. Tried my best to take some photos. Those shots could best be described as “artsy”; meaning you can’t make […]
