I recently acquired a big catalog of Moe Lighting from 1969. I find many of them “amusing” and at first glance, “tacky.” But you know me — give me enough time to absorb the aesthetic and soon enough, I’m in luv. Take the chandelier above. It was only a few weeks ago that I learned about brutalist style. So now I can slot this lighting design right into that movement… kinda combined with Mediterranean, I’d say — and appreciate the combo totally. Hey, I’d put it in my house!
We first saw the Moe Honeycomb lighting, above, in Granada Hill Greg’s house — be sure to see that story, it goes all the way back to the early days of the blog, June 2008. Granada Hills Greg is a neighbor of LA Leslie. Remember how we helped her and husband Aaron win the contest that got their “Kramer House” named the “favorite residence in LA?” This lighting sure is gorgeous — the colors are called Tangerine-Gold and Emerald-blue.
Across the page from Honeycomb is the Fiesta, above. “Vibrant Fiesta… Moe Light’s response to the refreshing trend toward colors. Deep color bars form brilliant contemporary mosaics,” the catalog says. Note the little R-254 near the bottom left. That’s a tube-ish that attaches to recessed can lighting. The same basic design is available for the Honeycomb. Can you imagine!
This style of pendant light is popular and available again today.
This family of lighting (there is a second page in the gallery) is called “Lancelot.” As if King Arthur and Guinivere and the gang are about to dine, perhaps? Tee hee.
Before I serve up all the photos in a slide show — and yes, there are more! — I had to showcase this one, above. It is being called “modern” yet reflecting the “robust romanticism of Florence.” Morever: Note the Monstera Deliciosa in the background. The quintessential mid century modern house plant — again!
What fun!
pam kueber says
Hey Giovanni, these might work: http://www.mylampparts.com/Products/6-Smoke–Modern-Globe__SL40752.aspx
giovanni says
I have the m-2139 in my place right now. The only thing I’m missing is the glass for the lights.
do you know where I can find some?
pam kueber says
I don’t think I’ve ever seen globes like that… Hey, I just recently scored M-2139 sconces on ebay! They, too, are missing the globes. I didn’t even realize I’d featured them. Now, I’ll have to research … I’ll let you know what I find … Will you let me know if you find them???
Sharon says
Under “contemporay” Stye #M2627. Mother of pearl, handblown glass…. does ANYONE know where i can get one of these?! My grandmother has a set of them and my son just broke one! HELP!
Sam Wilson says
Sharon, I have this fixture – but mine are FROSTED, not MOP. It was in my parents house. It was part of the original home built in 1962. I replaced it with a “modern” fixture in 1981, and I packed away the original fixture. It is in PERFECT condition! And, it is FOR SALE!
Kaye Tynan says
Just saw this and I have a MOE! It’s the modern gourd style. So excited! I found it on ebay for next to nothing. Yea!
Tamika says
Hi,
I have a moe light that I just purchased today and I cannot find any info online about this light.
Is there somewhere I can email a pic?
pam kueber says
Tamika, I’ll send you my email in the morning – you can send me a pic and we’ll see what we can find out…
Tamika says
Pam,
Thank you so much! Its beautiful but I cant find any info on it.
Tamika
Mary says
I love this! In 1997 we had to quickly clear out my mom’s house. At the last minute before we left my aunt said, “Oh, you’ve got to take the kitchen light fixture. It’s a Moe!” I did and I’m so glad. It’s a cool colors version of the fiesta chain hung style (M-2550-30). I’m about to hang it in my office above my mom’s teak desk.
Thanks for sharing!
Tamisha says
Ugh, sorry, I hate brutalism in design. I have this lamp (http://metromodern.biz/Six-Arm-Gold-Metal-Chandelier.html) in my 1920s Mediterranean and can’t wait until I find something to replace it. I know it’s worth a great deal, but think it’s terribly ugly. To each there own, I suppose.
Tina says
There is one of these on eBay right now BIN for $78!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-60s-70s-Ceiling-Light-Mosiac-Pattern-/350417750605?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5196868a4d
Jocelyn says
I’ve seen two of the chandeliers with the Monstera in the background on ebay in the past month. One had its globes; the other did not. I nearly bid on the one with globes, despite having nowhere to put another chandelier.
Jodi says
I love every single one of these lights and I want them all! I do have M-2623 which I call the onion light. My cousin gave it to me, it was in her room as a little girl.