12 Inch Diameter Prismatic Globe Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
These prismatic globes have an impressive one foot diameter. Iney have the look and feel of an early French street light but in a more manageable size. We have a small collection of ...
Glass
Early 20th Century Industrial Prismatic Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pendant features a 6 inch prismatic, Holophane glass globe shade with antique coiled gas converted brass fitter, pull chain and canopy.
Brass
Prismatic Holophane Glass And Brass 6in Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial pendant light features a prismatic Holophane glass globe shade with a brass fitter, chain and ceiling canopy.
Brass
1940 Holophane Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Light with Brass Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Manufactured in France, circa 1940. This small prismatic glass globe by Holophane features the brand’s iconic refractive pattern, designed to diffuse and maximize light with remarkab...
Glass
Art Deco Paris Street Lamp Style Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Inspired by the distinctive glow of historic Parisian streetlights, this large globe pendant light is a contemporary design from our own workshop.
Metal
*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
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
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Large 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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 g...
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Extra Large 20 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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 g...
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Very Large 18 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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 g...
Glass
1930s Style Prismatic Globe Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These unique 9 inch diameter 1920 style globes were designed and produced exclusively for us The pendants are priced per lamp so you can buy only one or a collection.
Glass
1930s Style Prismatic Globe Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These unique 9 inch diameter 1920 style globes were designed and produced exclusively for us The pendants are priced per lamp so you can buy only one or a collection.
Glass
9 Inch Diameter Prismatic Globe Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These unique 9 inch diameter 1920 style globes were designed and produced exclusively for us The pendants are priced per lamp so you can buy only one or a collection.
Glass
Prismatic Globe Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these prismatic lamps. The impressive 9 inch diameter is simple, pleasing and gives off a beautiful even light. They are a smaller globe inspired by the ...
Prismatic Holophane Glass And Brass 8in Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial pendant light features an 8 inch, prismatic, Holophane glass globe shade with a brass fitter, chain and ceiling canopy.
Brass
Prismatic Four-Globe Dental Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful four-globe dental lamp. Each matching acorn prismatic glass shade has a 6 inch diameter and gives off a beautiful even light. Perfect for pulling teeth by. The gl...
Brass
Parisian Prismatic Globe Street Light
By Europhane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These iconic Mid-Century prismatic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. If you have spent time there you know these lamps well. Since being saved from their lamp posts, t...
Parisian Prismatic Globe Street Light
By Europhane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This iconic midcentury prismatic sphere once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. If you have spent time there you know these lamps well. Since being saved from its lamp post, this In...
Glass
Stunning Antique Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant By Holophane For G.E.C
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
A RARE HOLOPHANE PRISMATIC TWO PART GLOBE LIGHT FITTING MADE FOR GEC An eye-catching antique light fitting compromising two prismatic glass half hemispheres on a wonderful aged bras...
Brass, Copper
Vintage Prismatic Glass Parisian Street Globes by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stunning run of reclaimed vintage prismatic glass globes made in France circa 1960 by Holophane.
Chrome
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*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
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
Rare Lilac Tinted Vintage Holophane Prismatic Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Antique Lilac Tinted Globe Pendant Lights by Holophane Price is per light.
Brass
Large Banded Prismatic Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy glass stepped prismatic globe with brass banding down the center. The glass has thick saw tooth style rings top and bottom. The glass could be almost 1 inch thick in ...
Glass
Early 20th Century Prismatic Holophane Glass Globe Pharmacy Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outstanding, large, early 20th century, pharmacy pendant light features a 12 inch diameter, prismatic, Holophane glass globe shade with brass band suspended with 3 chains from a matc...
Metal, Brass
Parisian Prismatic Globe Street Light
By Europhane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This iconic midcentury prismatic sphere once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. If you have spent time there you know these lamps well. Since being saved from it's lamp post, this I...
Parisian Prismatic Globe Street Light
By Europhane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These iconic midcentury prismatic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. If you have spent time there you know these lamps well. Since being saved from their lamp posts, th...
Parisian Prismatic Globe Street Light
By Europhane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These iconic Mid-Century prismatic spheres once lighted the thoroughfares of Paris. If you have spent time there you know these lamps well. Since being saved from their lamp posts, t...
Parisian Prismatic Globe Street Light
By Europhane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These iconic midcentury prismatic spheres once lit the thoroughfares of Paris. If you have spent time there you know these lamps well. Since being saved from their lamp posts, these ...
1920s Prismatic Holophane Four-Globe Ritter Dental Chandelier / Pendant
By Ritter Dental
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice example of a beautiful 1920 Ritter Dental lamp. This light has a unique 4-way switch that allows the bulbs to be turned on one at a time for just the right amount of light. Reta...
Chrome, Iron
Rare Guth Porcelain reflector with 9 inch Prismatic Globe - Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a matching pair of Guth pendents. They are priced and sold as a pair. The look is very unique with a 16 inch baked on white porcelain reflector and large decorative stamped b...
Porcelain
*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
Globe Holophane Pendant Lights
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A run of Holophane prismatic globe pendant lights. Very original condition, wear and patination to the galleries.
Holophane Factory Pendant
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A single holophane factory pendant. Prismatic globe on a cast alloy gallery.
Early 20th Century Prismatic Holophane Globe Light
By Holophane
Located in Canton, MA
Early 29th Century prismatic globe light. Explosion proof socket fitting, originally used in an industrial setting in the early 20th century. rewired and restored with an antique bra...
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
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