RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diame...
Glass, Fiberglass
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these...
Glass, Fiberglass
$1,864 / item
XL 50cm Holophane Parisian Globe Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
#1744 XL 50cm Holophane Parisian globe pendant light. Originally used to light up the Parisian streets in the early 1920’s.
Metal, Brass
$1,511 / item
Parisian Medium 40cm Holophane Globe Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
An exceptional run of 20 French Holophane Pendant Lights. Originally used to light up the Parisian streets in the early 1960’s. These lights have been professionally restored to a ...
Metal, Brass
Fantastic Vintage Parisian Holophane Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous and impressive very large spherical globe with heavy industrial chain, originally a Paris streetlight and transformed into a hanging pendant. The hallmark of Holophane lumi...
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Large 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Large 16 Inch (40cm).
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Extra Large 20 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Extra Large 20 Inch (50cm).
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Very Large 18 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps – Very Large 18 Inch (45cm).
Glass
Parisian Glass Holophane Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights 'Up to 3 Available'
Located in London, GB
Original mid-century pendant lights. 40 cm model. Paris, France, c1950s. Original Parisian street lights, these lights produced by Europhane are formed from thick good qu...
Glass
Vintage Prismatic Glass Parisian Street Globes by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Price is per light. A stunning run of reclaimed vintage prismatic glass globes made in France circa 1960 by Holophane. Previously used to illuminate the streets of Paris at its...
Chrome
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top a...
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top and hoo...
Cut Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top a...
Cut Glass
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Original...
Cut Glass
Extra Large Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes 3 x E27 fitting bulbs - Polished copper top and hoo...
Cut Glass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in L 19.69 in
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s as streetlights. The glass shades were made from high-quality pressed glass with a h...
Metal
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s as streetlights. The glass shades were made from high-quality pressed glass with a h...
Metal
PAIR of 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A pair of large spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960 Bearing the larger 50cm diameter, a fabulous pair of statement pendant lights - formerly pol...
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
*B Grade*, 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
NOTE: These lights have a varying degree of cosmetic damage - mostly chips. Please contact us if you wish to purchase. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights...
Glass, Fiberglass
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Metal
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Metal
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on th...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light, circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been hollowed out for use with pillar candles as ...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Parisian Holophane Globe Street Light
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. Since being removed from their lampposts, these Industrial globes have been rewired for modern, indoor use. They display...
Glass
French Midcentury Parisian Holophane Globe Floor Lamp on Stand
Located in London, GB
A holophane glass globe mounted on an antique base, similar to how they would have been used as a street light originally, Parisian, 1950s.
Glass
Original Midcentury Parisian Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A large Parisian globe pendant light. 50cm model, circa 1950s, France. Thick glass which diffuses light. Originally they hung in Paris, as street lights. Now amazing...
Glass
*B Grade*, Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
NOTE: These lights have a varying degree of cosmetic damage - mostly chips. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version ...
Glass, Fiberglass
French Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Pendants '2'
By Europhane
Located in London, GB
Authentic original Parisian globes. Original street lights that were used in Paris they are now amazing and timeless pendants for internal spaces. Made by Europhane, circa 19...
Glass
1970s Parisian Holophane Globe Streetlight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original set of Holophane street lights from Paris. Glass illuminates beautifully. Newly rewired and retrofitted in oil rubbed bronze. Great laying on the floor as mood lig...
Glass
Parisian Holophane Globe Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Parisian Holophane globe lights, circa 1950s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass - Comes with chain and ceiling hook - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Originally used on t...
Glass
Fantastic Parisian Holophane Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful very large spherical globe with heavy industrial chain, originally a Paris streetlight and transformed into a hanging pendant. The hallmark of Holophane luminaires, or li...
Glass
Fantastic Vintage Parisian Holophane Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful very large spherical globe with heavy industrial chain, originally a Paris streetlight and transformed into a hanging pendant. The hallmark of Holophane luminaires, or li...
Glass
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Parisian Glass Holophane Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights, 'Up to 3 Available'
Located in London, GB
Original mid-century pendant lights. 40 cm model. Paris, France, c1950s. Original Parisian street lights, these lights produced by Europhane are formed from thick good qu...
Glass
Holophane Parisian Glass Globe and Cast Iron Floor Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Roubaix, FR
Original Holophane spherical glass and metal street light from Paris France circa 1960, turned into Industrial floor lamp with old polished cast iron column base, circa 1900. The Ho...
Iron
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