Parisian Holophane Globe Lights Circa 1950s

Parisian Holophane Globe Lights Circa 1950s

Product code #OA3412

- Price is per light (5 available)
- Worldwide shipping
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- Heavy prismatic glass 
- Black lacquered tops with brass hooks
- Comes with chain and ceiling hook
- Takes 1x E27 fitting bulbs
- Originally used on the tops of street lamps across Paris
- Made by Holophane, France
- French ~ 1950s
- 45cm wide x 50cm tall

Holophane

Holophane is a lighting manufacturer with origins in France during the 1890s, specialising in the development and production of innovative glass lighting and optical systems.

The company became particularly recognised for its patented prismatic glass technology, designed to control, diffuse and distribute light efficiently. Holophane expanded internationally during the early 20th century, establishing manufacturing operations in Britain and the United States.

Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Holophane produced a wide range of architectural, industrial and commercial lighting, supplying fittings for factories, public buildings, offices and transport infrastructure.

The company was involved in several significant British lighting projects, including St Paul's Cathedral, Battersea Power Station and Westminster Abbey.

During the mid 20th century, Holophane continued to develop lighting designs combining functional engineering with advances in glass manufacturing and light distribution.

Original Holophane lighting remains recognised for its quality of manufacture, distinctive glasswork and contribution to 20th-century industrial and architectural lighting design.

Condition Report

Fully re wired with modern electrical components, the glass in places may have very small chips and the tops and bottoms will show some signs of patina.

As with all of our products this product is an original piece and has lived a life before it arrived at Otto's HQ. It has been sympathetically restored by the Otto's team to ensure it has a life for many more years to come. All of our products will show signs of patina and cosmetic wear, this we believe is what gives our products their unique charm. If you have any further questions regarding the condition of this product or any others please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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