Following up on more leads for sputnik chandeliers, we discovered what look to be six great sources for seven styles of midcentury style double cone lights aka “bowtie” sconces — all made in the USA and ranging in price from $79-$205 each. Surely there are original vintage fixtures like these cone lights out there to be found. But, if your lighting project requires matching multiples — which can be difficult to source vintage, or, if you want to avoid a long search — well, golly, these look like lovely options to have.
1. Practical Props:
One of our favorite sources for affordable midcentury style lighting made in the USA, Practical Props offers two styles of double cone sconce lights. Their designs include pinholes — what fun! Right now, this light — in satin brass — is on sale for $79. It also comes in aluminum, $99.
Pam and I especially like Practical Props’ anodized brushed/satin brass model (above). Nom nom to its sleek, all-one-piece design, which gives it a seamless hourglass figure. (Made Pam think of… Spanx, teehee.) The pinholes, arranged in diamond shapes, are also done quite nicely.
Updated 10/22/2015 — Need cone lights rated for damp exterior use? Practical Props has introduced these, too.
2. Starlight Modern Lighting:
These cone lights from Starlight Lighting via etsy.com, can be configured for direct wiring, or…
…corded with a plug so kaboom you can hang them right on your wall sans the need for an electrician. This design — slightly different from the others — also is quite lovely. We like seeing that little extra space in the middle of fixture. No pinholes, but I guess you could say that makes it less screamy. These sconces are handmade by owner Sheridan. He sells them for $99 each.
3. Rejuvenation:
Above: Rejuvenation’s Galaxy design brings yet another design twist to the mix — note how the upper cone is a narrow shape — lovely! Also a positive for this fixture: It’s available in four finishes — bronze tone, brushed aluminum, white enamel and black enamel. $205, made by the Rejuv team in Portland.
4. Hip Haven
Hip Haven tells us that they purchase parts for these lights from California and powder coat and assemble them on-site in Texas — the variation that Hip Haven offers is exclusively theirs, they say. Want a different powder-coated color? Hip Haven also can also custom color the lights to order.
The stock light is spun aluminum and has a silver-grey powder coat. They are appropriate for covered outdoor and retail for $175. The bare aluminum version is currently available for $149, but will probably be discontinued, Hip Haven advises, because they are limited to indoor use and rarely sell.
5. Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler offers a modern take on the classic midcentury bow tie cone sconce light with his Havana half-wall sconce. This steel fixture is available in powder coated white with a polished nickel accent for $147.40 at LampsPlus.com.
leslie L says
The Practical Props gold-tone, all one piece light, is in my upstairs bedroom right now. I purchsed it in 1979 when I had major updates done on my 1913 house. The wiring was already there and I picked out that fixture so that there would be a ‘nite light’ as well as a reading light on that wall. I paid all of $15.00 for it, new, at an electrical supply house in Columbus, Ohio. It still looks as good as that photo of yours and has always worked perfectly. Now that I know where to find another one, I may add one to the bedroom on the first floor, as well. I have always loved the versitility of this design. This light was used daily for the last 19 years by my roommate and it served my house as well for 35 years.
I guess this is a pretty good testament to the quality of this light.
Cynthia says
These are terrific looking lights, very good prices and selection. I’m considering buying a few. Great story, as usual!
Christian says
Does anybody know another source for chandeliers with the bowtie (cone) shapes?
http://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/products/galaxy-narrow-chandelier
Rejuvenation has this style with 3 or 4 arms.
Thanks
pam kueber says
no – but maybe one of the other companies could make one for you?
Christian says
Thank you for the suggestion.
This website is a great resource.
pam kueber says
🙂
Stephanie says
Christian, IKEA has cone chandeliers right now in black.
Stephanie says
Here is the link: http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/80293527/
Note that it can come with the three pendants in a straight line or in a ring
pam kueber says
Woah: $49.99!
Mary Elizabeth says
I would always suggest going to IKEA for anything of mid-century/Scandanavian design on the cheap. Just looking through the store, I get ideas for things I want built or want to find vintage.
Aaron says
Thank you SO much for posting this article! I’ve been searching the past few weeks for replacement bowtie lights, so the timing is just perfect. Thank you for your research!
pam kueber says
You’re welcome! So glad we could help!
Dawn says
I ordered 2 from Practical Props for bedroom and would highly recommend as it is good product, very pleasant to deal with, and fast shipping.
Laurie Louise says
We live in an environmentally sensitive area and have to use dark sky lighting outside. (Did you know one of the causes of the decline in the lightening bug population is so much exterior lighting? They can’t find each other to mate because the ambient light is so bright.) If “appropriate for covered outside” includes deep eaves, Hip Haven’s might work, with the top light bulb not screwed in all the way. I haven’t gone searching for exterior lighting yet because there are about five million things on the list ahead of it, but I have wondered what exterior down lights would be period appropriate. We may have a winner!
midmichigan says
Great post. They’re a very cool, timeless design. These were really popular both as inside and outside fixtures. I was watching an old Dick van Dyke Show from ’62 the other day and noticed several of this style on the walls of the office sets they made for the scene. It’s too bad it was in black and white or I could have made out the color.
Lynne says
A word of advice if you choose Rejuvenation. Make sure you check availability and shipping dates. We ordered two table lamps from them in late October. Off the rack, right out of the catalog, nothing custom. The order clearly stated “in stock”. We waited the specified 4 weeks or whatever it was. No lamps, two more weeks. No lamps. We assumed the Holidays were slowing things up, but husband emailed and inquired. The reply: Hopefully mid June delivery! JUNE! This company isn’t what it used to be.
Jay says
WOW! You have an infinate amount of patience – nine months. I think I would be looking to cancel the order.
Kate Sullivan says
Hi Lynne – Agree, this is too long to wait for product. It certainly does not live up to our standards for service here at Rejuvenation. Can you email me the name your order was placed under so I can take a look at the status? RejuvenationPR@wsgc.com.
Best,
Kate
Lynne says
Kate, just sent the email.
Thanks.
ElectraChime says
All three are beautiful.
The big difference I see are the bases.
The first two are more cylindrical which I personally find geometrically appealing to the shades. The third has a more spherical base which is an equally nice treatment so it’s tough to choose a favorite.
I’ve bought several items from Rejuvenation and they are all top notch quality so that can justifiy the higher price point.
Kristin says
I’d add Hip Haven to the list. They are relatively affordable and were the only place I could find double cones wired for exterior use.
pam kueber says
Ah! Thanks, I will check this out!