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Holophane Lanterns

The U.K.-based manufacturer Holophane has been producing a diverse range of innovative lighting since the 1890s. Known for its expertise in glass products, Holophane — Greek for “balanced light distribution” — makes distinctive car lighting, streetlamps and other lighting solutions that have decorative and architectural applications and more.

Holophane glass pendant light fixtures and antique light globes are characterized by an alluring blend of Art Nouveau spirit and industrial–style illumination. These fixtures are fit for a king — Holophane glass products serve all manner of home interiors and were even used as supplemental lighting during coronation ceremonies in Westminster Abbey for both King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.

On 1stDibs, browse a variety of Holophane lighting options in different sizes and styles to create a warm and welcoming environment, be it indoors or out in your backyard. 

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Creator: Holophane
Perfect Size and Brilliant Design Pair of French Holophane Marked Chandeliers
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing & Rare Pair of Midcentury Modern Holophane Chrome & Glass Pendant Lights. This is without question the most beautiful and stylish pair of Holophane pendants that we, so far,...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Holophane Lanterns

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Chrome

Monumental 1910s Vintage Industrial Holophane Warehouse Pendant Light Cast Iron
By Holophane
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This listing is for lamps identical to the lamp fixtures shown on the right side in the last three images showing a pair. You are buying lamps identical to the one on the right. It is still very large at 19 inches in diameter, as stated in this listing. These are vintage Industrial City Yards Water Division Pendant Lamps, from Rockford Ill. Several available. Great for Kitchen Island Pendants...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Holophane Lanterns

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Iron

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Holophane Glass Vintage Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Holophane glass pendant lights Brass top with glass shade. Weight: 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards ...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Holophane Lanterns

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Brass

Light Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Holophane Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial factory pendant. Grey enamel shade. Cast iron top. Holophane glass. Weight 6.0 kg / 13.2 lb. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by intern...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Holophane Lanterns

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Iron, Enamel

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina. More photos available upon request. Measures: Diameter 80 cm. Height 80 cm. ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Holophane Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light by Holophane, USA
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Glass lamp by Holophane, USA. Iron top. Porcelain bulb holder. 2 meter black wire. Weight: 8.50 kg / 18.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by intern...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Holophane Lanterns

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Metal

Holophane Industrial Hanging Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This industrial yet elegant hanging light from the 1940s features a Holophane glass shade. The pendant is connected by an aluminum casing fixed to the top of the light fixture. A Ho...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Holophane Lanterns

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Steel

Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Prismatic glass shade with Holophane stamp to the rim of the shade and original cast brass gallery. Rewire...
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1920s English Industrial Vintage Holophane Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lantern Italian Design Brass White Murano Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury pendant lantern Italian design brass white Murano Stilnovo Measures: Only glass height cm.2, diameter cm.18 1 light bulb E27 max 100...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Holophane Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of midcentury Gaetano Sciolari clears glass rod modernist chandeliers with brass frame. Each with 20 E 14 light bulbs creates a fabulous light effect. Excellent vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Holophane Lanterns

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Crystal, Brass

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial factory pendant. White enamel shade. Cast iron top. Holophane glass. Weight: 6.0 kg / 13.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Holophane Lanterns

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Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Prismatic glass shade with Holophane stamp to the rim of the shade and elegant French brass gallery. Rew...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Holophane Lanterns

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Brass

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury bamboo, rattan circular pendant in French Riviera style, produced in Italy during the 1960s. The chandelier consist of a stunning hemispherical shaped lampshade...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Holophane Lanterns

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Vintage Industrial Blue Tinted Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
40 available! An incredible run of scarcely found blue tinted pendants made in England by Holophane. c.1930 Beauitful crisp prismatic glass reflectors and original industrial cast galleries, both bearing the Holophane makers mark. Salvaged from a textile mill in the south of England where they have hung for the past 8 decades. Price is per light. Rewired with 1m of black round flex. About the maker Holophane was founded in 1896 by businessman Otis Mygatt who set up companies in both America and the UK for the production and sale of their ingeniously designed prismatic lenses and reflectors. Holophane lights are used all over the world in a multitude of different environments, each serving a different purpose - whether it be a library, a train station or a chemical plant...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Holophane Lanterns

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Steel

Previously Available Items
A Lead Crystal Holophane Shade on Nickel, Reeded Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare lead crystal Holophane shade with a slight ruffle edge mounted on newer slender reeded, nickel plated pendant. Stem can be shortened if need be. Takes a regular size light bul...
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20th Century American Industrial Holophane Lanterns

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Brass, Nickel

Early 20th C Pair of Holophane Prismatic Glass Acorn Teardrop Pendants Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine matching pair of acorn/teardrop prismatic glass pendants by Holophane. The pendants have their original stamped bronze galleries, All glass is in good condition, some very ...
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Early 20th Century English Holophane Lanterns

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Blondel Stiletto Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
The largest of the Holophane lighting range, two sections of prismatic glass sit within its original brass ring, brass chains and decorative chandelier three way ceiling hook. The ...
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Early 20th Century American Holophane Lanterns

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Bronze

Four Large Holophane Prismatic Glass Bronze Caged Pendants Lights Sold in Pairs
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very good run of four large three part prismatic glass Holophane lanterns, housed within their original elaborate bronze copper cages. The bronze has a wonderful patina with a spr...
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Early 20th Century British Holophane Lanterns

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Bronze

Rare Art Deco Holophane Prismatic & Bronze Pendant Lantern Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare and large Art Deco conical Holophane pendant with its original bronze gallery and chain. The light also comes with a new b22 bulb holder, three core silk flex and an anti...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Holophane Lanterns

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A complete and original Holophane three part pendant with egg & dart decorative brass gallery All clips are present and correct; all glass section are in great oder with some nib...
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Early 20th Century English Holophane Lanterns

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Brass

Early 20th Century French Caged Brass & Glass Holophane Lantern Light Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
an early 20th century French caged Holophane pendant. The brass cage houses two section of prismatic glass with decorative pierced central band and gallery. In pristine conditi...
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Early 20th Century French Holophane Lanterns

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Brass

Early 20th Century Large Caged Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Lantern Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare caged French Holophane lantern. The cage houses two sections of prismatic glass, with decorative pierced central band and gallery. The bottom diffusion plate has a pressed ...
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Early 20th Century French Holophane Lanterns

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Brass

Black Porcelain Sconce with Holophane Globe, 1920s
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, US
From the late 1920s or early 1930s is this versatile wall sconce light. Appropriate for a modern kitchen or bathroom or as a porch light for a cabin in the woods or bungalow in the c...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Holophane Lanterns

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Porcelain

Early 20th C Prismatic Glass and Bronze Rare Elongated Holophane Lantern Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A totally original and very rare five part Holophane industrial lantern, the glass is housed in a bronze cage with original high quailty chains and ceiling rose. All glass sections ...
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Early 20th Century English Holophane Lanterns

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Large Caged Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Lantern Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare caged French Holophane lantern. The cage houses two sections of prismatic glass, with decorative pierced central band and gallery. The bottom diffusion plate has a pressed ...
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Early 20th Century French Holophane Lanterns

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Brass

Early 20th Century Holophane Medical Brass Chandelier Lantern Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare adjustable Holophane medical/dental lantern. A telescopic brass stem terminates to a heavy gauge cast brass central body and four angular arms. The central body has a ...
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20th Century English Holophane Lanterns

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Brass

Holophane lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.

Holophane lanterns are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original lanterns by Holophane were created in the industrial style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Holophane lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,362 and can go as high as $4,978, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.

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