Large Modernist Holophane Ceiling Fixture
By Holophane
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Holophane ceiling shade/reflector, circa 1950s, in clear and frosted ribbed glass. Four shades are available.
Glass
$525 / item
Large Deep Dome Holophane Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 15.25 inch diameter. The mounting plate is as clean and simple as it gets so all you see is this beaut...
Glass
Extra Large Holophane Reclaimed Church Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Extra Large Reclaimed Church Pendant Lights An attractive and large pendant light made by Holophane circa 1960.
Chrome
Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large aircraft hanger lights by Holophane, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass diffusers - Comes with 100cm of gold twist cable - Comes with 100cm of steel...
Cut Glass
Large Matching Pair of Dome Over Square Holophane Pendents
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a hard to find Holophane lamp. On the narrow dimension it measures 13 inches across. The profile is a pyramid with a domed top. The thick glass has deep prismatic patterns. T...
Glass
Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- An extremely rare Holophane 'Blondel Stiletto' chandelier, England circa 1910. - The chandelier comprises of two sections of glass (both stamped 'Patent No. 20222 1909 Holophane 6...
Brass
Large Marine Flush Mount, Ceiling Light in Aluminum & Glass by Holophane France
By Holophane
Located in Miami, FL
Large Marine flush mount or ceiling light made by Holophane, MOD # 3534, from a Saint Tropez Shipyard. Original vintage condition, one bulb, 100 watt max bulb. Great industrial loo...
Steel, Aluminum
Large Reclaimed Prismatic Glass Bulkhead Wall Light Fittings By Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
This is the larger format example illustrated in the 1933 Holophane catalogue — a period where industrial lighting combined engineered precision with emerging Art Deco geometry.
Aluminum
XL Large Antique Vintage French Caged Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- An outstanding and extremely rare large caged Holophane pendant with original chain and ceiling rose, France circa 1920. - Heavy brass cage housing two sections of prismatic glass,...
Glass
Large Holophane Ripplelite Pendant Lights In Aged Brass Frames (Run Of Six)
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE HOLOPHANE RIPPLELITE PENDANT LIGHTS IN AGED BRASS FRAMES (RUN OF SIX) A superb run of six original Holophane Ripplelite pendant lights, presented in beautifully aged brass fra...
Brass
$2,250 / item
Large Industrial Holophane Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Industrial Holophane fixture with aluminum casing; six available.
Aluminum
Large French Modernist Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
By Holophane
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Modernist Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Holophane (Les Andelys), France, 1930s. A striking example of French Modernist Art Deco lighting, this large pendant chandelier dates...
Metal
Large Gas Top Holophane Dome
Located in Peekskill, NY
Most Holophane or prismatic dome have a simple industrial look but this lamp is a bit different. The ornate brass top gives this a more historic look. The dome has a nice sized 15 in...
Brass
1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps.
Aluminum
$372 / item
1950's Holophane Large Cast Bulkhead Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Holophane Large Cast Bulkhead Lamp. Holophane was founded in England in the late 19th Century and they are famous for their inventing and perfecting borosilicate glass refle...
Iron, Aluminum
1950's Holophane Large Cast Bulkhead Lamp - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Holophane Large Cast Bulkhead Lamp – Pair. Holophane was founded in England in the late 19th Century and they are famous for their inventing and perfecting borosilicate glass ...
Aluminum
1970's Large Holophane Industrial Pendant Lamps With Grill Top
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Large Holophane Industrial Pendant Lamps With Grill Top.
Glass
Mid-20th Century Holophane Glass Shade with Large Brass Gallery
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Holophane glass shade with large brass Gallery We are proud to offer a Mid-20th Century Holophane glass shade with large brass gallery. This pretty example boasts...
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
1950's Very Large Cast Holophane Cast Aluminium Explosion Proof Convex Factory L
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Very Large Cast Aluminium Explosion Proof Convex Factory Hanging Lights. The lamp is currently wired and fitted for UK and EU compliance. The lamp can be wired for compliance...
Aluminum
Large 1930s Holophane Shade 14 Available
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, AZ
14 available now. There may be more and as they come in the amount available will increase. Since they are being shipped in, we will wait until they are in our hands to confirm amo...
Glass
Large Wall Mounted Bell Top Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Large Wall Mounted Bell Top Holophane
Aluminum, Steel
Large Three Rod Holophane with Cast Ring
By Holophane
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Large Three Rod Holophane with Cast Ring. Salvaged from military base.
Steel
Pair Large 14" Holophane Shade Priced Per Pair
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair. Both in excellent condition. From a Catholic church gymnasium in Wisconsin. These are the largest we have seen in this 3 piece variety at 14 inches across. The two 1...
Glass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 48.43 in D 14.18 in
Large Pendant Holophane Pool Light Metal and Glass, 1960s
By Holophane
Located in Roubaix, FR
Large pendant French Holophane pool Lampe or chandelier in metal and glass 1960s with 1 to 4 neon lights of 47.24 inches ( 120 cm) "Holophane Paris" printed on glass slabs. 2 hoocks ...
Iron
Pair of 1930's Holophane Prismatic Large Wall Sconces
By Holophane
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of attractive 1930's large double light Holophane prismatic glass French wall sconces. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Metal
Large Industrial Holophane Wall Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Industrial Holophane wall sconces. Rewired and in working condition.
Metal
Vintage Large Gymnasium Holophane Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage gymnasium holophane pendant light, 40 available. Height could be adjustable. Please contact us for more information. Rewired and in working condition.
Metal
Large Tin Ceiling Fixture with Holophane Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Wonderful large scale and unique design.
Glass
Large Holophane Industrial Pendant with Reflective Shade
Located in Minneapolis, MN
While shades can generally be seen as an accessory to light fixtures, the same can't be said for these Holophane pendants. Rather, they act as the main feature due to the precise pri...
Metal
Large White Enamel Gas Hub with Holophane Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Large White Enamel Gas Hub with Holophane Glass - Gas hub is turn of the century industrial and glass is circa 1940's
Glass
Large Vintage Holophane and Brass Flush Mount Light, 9 available
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage Holophane and brass flush mount light. Please note that this listing is per Holophane shade with brass collar. We have 9 available.
Brass
Large Two Piece Holophane Glass Shade with Bronze Frame
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Large Two Piece Holophane Glass Shade with Bronze Frame
Bronze
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 11.42 in D 24.41 in
Large Holophane Cast Iron and Glass Hotel Wall Light Sconce, circa 1925
Located in Roubaix, FR
Very large and rare and great quality Holophane hotel wall lantern light in cast iron base with typical 1925 Art Deco decor, thick prismatic glass and metal cap to unscrew and change...
Iron
Large Vintage Industrial Prismatic Holophane Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
These beautiful vintage commercial grade Holophane ceiling lights are a design Classic. Reclaimed from a factory, repolished and rewired. We have around 50-60 left. They are 21.25 in...
Steel
Large Vintage Industrial Prismatic Holophane Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
These beautiful vintage commercial grade Holophane ceiling lights are a design Classic. Reclaimed from a factory, repolished and rewired. We have around 50-60 left. They are 21.25 in...
Steel
Large Deep Dome Holophanes
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 15.25 inch diameter. The mounting plate is as clean and simple as it gets so all you see is this beaut...
Glass
Large Ring Holophane Pendent
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an impressive and elegant hanging lamp. The complex prismatic glass was manufactured by The Holophane Company. The look of their glass is very unique and always takes on a wa...
Glass
Large Ring Holophane Pendent
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an impressive and elegant hanging lamp. The complex prismatic glass was manufactured by The Holophane Company. The look of their glass is very unique and always takes on a wa...
Glass
Large Saucer Holophane Lamps
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
It took a massive amount of thick prismatic glass to make this lamp. Each lamp is contains 3 pieces of cast glass... Top dome, bottom dome and removeable bottom center cone. The bott...
Aluminum
1940 large holophane pendant lights
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
A group of 12 Holophane extra large fixtures retaining a black finish with diffuser cage .
Iron
1940 Large Industrial Holophane Light
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
Fantastic size and very well made example by HOLOPHANE. We have 10 available at present, rewired on 5ft of chain.
Metal, Aluminum
Large Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found a nice collection of these dramatic looking homophone pendants. They were found packed and stored away for over 50 years. Hidden away in the attack of the original 1930s bui...
Glass
Pair of Large Scale Holophane Sphere Lamps
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large scale Holophane cast glass sphere lamps. Cast glass spheres with brushed steel tops and mounted on round mahogany bases.
Steel
Large Holophane Flush Mount Skirted Domes
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a number of these large Holophane lamps in stock. They are priced per lamp. All have a unique concave doughnut shaped bottom skirt. It finishes off the dome nicely and gives ...
Large Holophane Pendant Light, circa 1910
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large holophane pendant light, circa 1910 - Detailed copper gallery and rim - Comes with 100cm of gold braided cable - Comes with ceiling rose and black chain - Takes E27 fitti...
large 20" Holophane industrial glass pendants
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
Available is a decent set of large homophones custom finish in a old rubbed bronze over aluminum casting. lights are CSA and Ul approved .. We have a set of 12... Recently removed...
Aluminum
Large Dome and Bell Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are very pleasing homophone fixtures. The shape and the quality of light make this a standout. They are well made explosion proof lamps. The glass is heavy with a deep prismati...
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