French Train Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1940s

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1940s vintage french train wall/ceiling lamps/lights – new old stock. We have a large quantity of these stunning french train … Read more 1940s vintage french train wall/ceiling lamps/lights – new old stock. We have a large quantity of these stunning french train lamps available. Sourced from a rolling stock factory in the south of france the lamps are made from pressed steel with amazing luminous sea green pressed and hinged glass covers. Eighty lamps are available, they are being sold per piece. These lamps are a great visual statement perfect for a hall, contemporary kitchen or living space, they can be used as wall or ceiling lamps/lights. The lamps can be used in portrait or landscape alignment and look superb when several are installed in a row. 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. Please note the lamps will require a shallow 5cm wall cavity for mounting, they do not flat surface mount, the lamp rear body must be recessed. Each lamp comes completely wired and ready to install including white pvc electrical cable for mains connection. The lamp is fitted with a standard e27 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. 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