Cadman writes:
Pam, I wanted to tip you and your readers off on some fantastic NOS light fixtures for sale that might be of interest. The trouble? This alert is likely only good for your Iowa readers.
A while back there was a discussion about the in-ceiling square recessed lights and how chrome trim is no longer available (nor it seems more than 1 or 2 common sizes). The Cedar Rapids ReStore has come into old inventory of these lights, still wrapped in 1958 newspaper from the factory and many sealed in their original dusty boxes. There’s an assortment of sizes and glass options as well, and a 5 or 10 spot is all they’re asking. Heavy-Duty all the way around.
We don’t get down to CR too often but managed to make the trek in an icestorm this past weekend on a search for RED carpet and we couldn’t not drop-in. -Cadman
Thank you, Cadman. Can someone go get these, please!
Above: Progress lights from my fabulous 1961 Progress catalog.
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Jon Lessing says
Does anyone know where we can find these? I know this is an old post but I am looking High and Low for some of these kind of 50s recessed lights to no avail. I recently found myself as the new owner of a dream house I noticed two oof these kind of lights have been removed.
pam kueber says
Hi Jon, may not pan out, but see this story https://retrorenovation.com/2008/07/31/square-recessed-lighting-reproductions/