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Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Large Benjamin Explosion Proof Globe Lamp with Deep Porcelain Shade
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a collection of these new old stock lamps. They Green over white deep porcelain shades. All will be finished and newly wired to your drop length. The shade is 1...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

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Classic Green Over White Porcelain Shallow Profile Barn Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are classic and early green over white industrial fixtures. They are a bit different having a unique shallow profile. Note that the main picture shows a group of separate 3 ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Steel

Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

Antique Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

French Saucer Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This uniquely shaped 10 inch saucer shaped prismatic has a clean interesting look. The lamp is made up of 2 pieces of glass held together with heavy thumb screw clips. It has a great...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

Prismatic Dish Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple Prismatic sconce. Prismatic glass gives the off a nice warm glow and can feel early and modern at the same time. This example features a 10 in diameter shade. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

Prismatic Dish Sconce
Prismatic Dish Sconce
H 9 in W 10 in D 12 in
Framed Globe Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a an explosion proof style globe pendent. What make this design unique is the brass protective frame and round top shade holder. It's a nice small size that can go anywhere a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Brass

Framed Globe Lamp
Framed Globe Lamp
H 9 in Dm 7 in
Elegant Vaseline Glass Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These thin and delicate shades have glass that sweeps from translucent to almost clear. Vaseline glass cast a very rich warm and pleasing light. This sconce has an Art Nouveau as we...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

Elegant Vaseline Glass Sconces
Elegant Vaseline Glass Sconces
H 10 in W 8 in D 9 in
Victorian Style Long Globe Milk Glass Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
The shape of this hand blown milk glass shade has a character all its own. These were produced in limited quantities using wood molds and old world techniques. The end result is an 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

Dish Holophane Pendent
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are nice dish shaped Holophane pendants. The glass is prismatic and it has an 9 inch diameter. This type of glass gives off the best quality light. The glass is colorless and t...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a nice collection of these early matching crowned lamps. If you are doing a larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a goblet shaped milk glass globe with or...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

Green Over White Tin Barn Pendents, Large Collection
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was the type of simple industrial lamp often used in barns and factories. We found a good collection of these and all are in beautiful unused condition. New Old Stock. They have...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Tin

Allen-Sparks Electrified Milk Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early utilitarian style gas lamps were the type found in 1800s general stores. We were inspired by their simple and elegant look when this collection was created. They have the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

Square Holophane Domes - Matching Pair
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a unique square Holophane that measures 8 inches at its widest point. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and desi...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline gl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Blown Glass

Elegant Vaseline Glass Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These thin and delicate shades have glass that sweeps from translucent to almost clear. Vaseline glass cast a very rich warm and pleasing light. We like the look ourselves and have ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

High Style Deco Clear and White Glass Saucer Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have had these unique milk and clear glass shades before but never the complete original pictured. The decorative Art Deco crown on these lamps are amazing... Highly ornate, nicke...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

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Explosion Proof Globes
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We only have a handful of these odd and interesting Explosion proof fixtures. The gloves shape is
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Antique Explosion Proof Globes
Explosion Proof Globes
H 12 in Dm 6 in
Benjamin Copper Explosion Proof Globe Lamp
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
. It's elegant simplicity and quality explosion proof construction have just the right look. There are a
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Benjamin Copper Explosion Proof Globe Sconce
By Benjamin
Located in Peekskill, NY
. Its elegant simplicity and quality explosion proof construction have just the right look. There are a
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

The Mother of All Explosion Proof Globes
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
The explosion proof globes have always been a favorite of mine and I offer a number of different
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Large Benjamin Explosion Proof Globe Lamp with Porcelain Shade
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a small collection of these new old stock lamps. They still have the original Benjamin tags on the porcelain shades. All will be finished and newly wired to you...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

1929 Holophane Explosion Proof Industrial Power Plant Sconce with Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
Salvaged from a 1929 power plant in New Jersey. Four available at time of posting. Priced each. This can be seen at our 302 Bowery location in Manhattan.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Steel

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
frosted glass shades with “explosion-proof” fence.
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1910s French Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Brass

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
frosted glass shades with “explosion-proof” fence. Measures: 13” diameter x 40” height (From bottom to
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1910s French Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Brass

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
frosted glass shades with “explosion-proof” fence. Measures: 13” diameter x 40” height (From bottom to
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1910s French Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Brass

Rare and Complete Opery Multibeam
By Operay Multibeam 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
explosion proof this lamp is extremely well made and was the top of the line. Only a small percentage were
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Rare and Complete Opery Multibeam
Rare and Complete Opery Multibeam
H 53 in W 30 in D 80 in
Six Globe Armory Chandelier
By Benjamin
Located in Peekskill, NY
lobby. This amazing Benjamin explosion proof industrial chandelier has that early municipal look. The
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Brass Bulkhead Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Bulkhead light with explosion proof glass. Brass protective cage, fitted with a/c socket
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Late 19th Century Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Brass Bulkhead Light
Brass Bulkhead Light
H 10 in Dm 8 in
Copper Benjamin Industrial Wall Sconces, circa 1920
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Surrey, BC
Set of three original Benjamin ‘explosion proof’ lights, mounted on copper pipe. These copper top
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1920s American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Copper

Large Benjamin Explosion Proof Globe Lamp with Porcelain Shade
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a small collection of these new old stock lamps. They still have the original Benjamin tags on the porcelain shades. All will be finished and newly wired to you...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Glass

Mid-Century Iron & Copper Explosion Proof Pendant with Glass Dome & Edison Bulb
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Iron explosion proof pendant with 30 cm copper shade E27. Cast iron and glass. Sold without
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Brass, Copper, Iron

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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Brass

Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century green & white enameled metal and cast aluminium Industrial explosion proof
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Aluminum, Metal

Pair of Aluminum Industrial lights
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of aluminum industrial fixtures with explosion proof cages and Hollophane diffusers, Fixtures
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Early 20th Century American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Fort Lewis Pendants
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully restored cast iron and glass explosion proof pendants from Fort Lewis. These have been
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1920s American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Fort Lewis Pendants
Fort Lewis Pendants
H 60 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of French Industrial Lanterns
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
. The glass is extremely thick , maybe it is " explosion proof glass " . The loop handles , tops . etc
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Early 20th Century French Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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Copper

Hand Polished Cast Iron Industrial Lights
Located in New York, NY
American, 1920's, Hand Polished Cast Iron Industrial Lights Unusual pair of explosion proof
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Early 20th Century American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

O.C. White Industrial Task Desk Lamp
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Original O.C. White Industrial task lamp with original explosion proof wire cage. These lamps are
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1920s American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

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