Vintage midcentury lighting
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Love the pull down lamps and definatly want one– But where oh where can I get one? Is there a current manufacturer that any one would recommend?
Nina462, these are not made anymore. I was told that they do not conform to UL standards.
I love those silver, bullet shaped, ceiling mount, almost-look-like pendants, light fixtures (2570_1.jpg…. 3-4 are in the pic sitting on a table; 4th column and 4th pic down)! Where can I find them? Who is the manufacturer and are they still sold?
MM, stuff like this is sold today – see all identified resources in Fast & Easy Lighting Page.
WOW…..I love the cobalt blue shaded one in the middle right!
Lots of pull-down lamps can be found around here (Chicago)…..they are truly special!
Am looking for replacement shade for Lightolier bathroom vanity light. It has three shades, each eight inches long, of heavy almost rock-cut glass. The shades fit up into the fixture on the wall by slipping up under a”lip.” Broke one of the shades and CANNOT find anywhere. Any help would be most appreciated. Not even sure what the vintage is…maybe 70’s? Thank you so much.
Hi Jennifer – I think you are looking for a needle in a haystack. The first haystack I’d point you to is: Rejuvenation Lighting in Portland. They also carry salvaged, vintage stock. Maybe the retro decorating gods have your piece right there. Another thought: Lightolier still exists. You might contact them. Good luck.
Hi Pam-
Thank you! I have checked Rejuvination and also w/a Lightolier rep. Also, there’s a fantastic place called Hippo Hardware (fyi) which carries all crazy lighting from every vintage. I’m stumped. Can’t even find anything similar. I appreciate you getting back to me…and I, too, am hoping the retro lighting gods are out there and wll smile on me soon…
Send me a pic, Jennifer. I’ll try to post it and we’ll see if we can help you. I think I know just what you’re talking about….now I’m curious! retrorenovation [at] gmail [dot] com
I will! I’m actually in Maui on vacation right now, but as soon as I get back to the Mainland, I will email you a pic. I’m so obsessed, I’m researching on vacation…
Thanks!