Parisian Glass Globe Lamps from Holophane, 1960s

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1960’s original holophane parisian glass globe lamps – large 16 inch (40cm).

holophane was founded in france in the late … Read more 1960’s original holophane parisian glass globe lamps – large 16 inch (40cm).

holophane was founded in france in the late 19th century and they are famous for their inventing and perfecting borosilicate glass reflectors often with intricate cast glass patterns which give a diffused and beautiful light. This is the iconic parisian globe lamp used throughout paris for street lighting and sadly removed from use in the late 20th century, we have repurposed the extraordinary prismatic globe to form a stunning pendant lamp.
there are two versions available:
• chrome gallery hook with chrome chain and black fabric covered flex.
• brass gallery hook with brass chain and black covered flex. Please let us know which selection you’d like in the checkout notes or by email.

each lamp has been cleaned and restored and all electrical components have been removed and replaced with modern european ce standard components to bs en 60598. Each lamp is individually tested and labelled to bs en 60598. Included: each lamp comes completely wired and ready to install including; 2 metres of chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black fabric covered electrical cable and a ceiling hook as shown. We can supply more than 2 metres of hanging cable/chain as required, please contact us separately to discuss. Each lamp is fitted with a standard e27 threaded lamp holder for which a wide range of modern and vintage style filament bulbs are widely available. We do not currently sell bulbs and recommend led bulbs 6w maximum. Please note this is a heavy lamp approximately 25kg and a suitable hanging point must be used. We are specialists in refurbishment of vintage lighting, please contact us with any questions regarding purchase or installation. Workshop report: we take electrical safety very seriously, our workshop team inspect every product and carry out any needed repairs to ensure that every lamp leaves us serviced and maintained ready for many more years of life. Each lamp has been cleaned and restored and all original electrical components have been removed and replaced with modern european ce standard components to bs en 60598. Each lamp is individually tested and labelled to bs en 60598. Each lamp comes completely wired.

date:1960's
maker:holophane - france
dimensions:40cm(w) x 40cm(l) x 38cm(h) this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less