Thanks to the cleverly placed stem mount lights in its storefront, this Starbucks Coffee Shop at Orlando International Airport offers a setting that’s much more intimate than the rest of chain stores and restaurants throughout the terminal.
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A recent post on Remodelista’s design blog showed vintage lighting fixtures hanging above the center island of an open kitchen at Sitka & Spruce, a casual restaurant in Seattle. Each of the vintage lights uses a metal cap, known as a “screw heel” to connect the RLM warehouse shade to the socket. The screw heel and green porcelain enamel finish on these vintage lights complements the rustic, industrial elements of the restaurant. Such examples are the long butcher block table, original factory windows and white brick walls.
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Well placed sign lights provide a warm glow that invites customers and guests. Functional versatility is one of the main reasons why gooseneck lights hold so much value with shop and restaurant owners. During the daylight hours when the lights are not illuminated, the shade’s shape and style add an aesthetically pleasing appeal to the exterior. When the sun goes down, the gooseneck lights provide focused lighting in a concise area to make an immediate impression. Read More »
Fabulous food isn’t the only reason why Pamela’s Diner has remained one of Pittsburgh’s most popular breakfast spots. Outdoor gooseneck lighting is only part of the retro charm and memorable atmosphere that draws a steady base of loyal customers. Pamela’s Diner is a favorite stop for locals and tourists, alike, including Barack Obama and John McCain, who both stopped in for a bite during their respective presidential campaigns. Read More »
To find the inspiration behind each of our vintage inspired porcelain barn lights, take a look at archived photos of factories, warehouses and military bases. In this photo from the Library of Congress, you’ll see a flush mount warehouse pendant attached to the ceiling beam. It has a shallow bowl shape that’s virtually identical to the Ivanhoe® Aero Porcelain Pendant!
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For decades, the Tampa Bay area was known as the cigar capital of the United States. Vicente Martinez Ybor, a prominent Spanish-born cigar manufacturer moved his business from Cuba, to Key West and finally to a plot of land in Tampa Bay. Through the years, additional cigar-making companies sprouted up throughout the Tampa Bay area and many of their warehouses were lit with industrial porcelain pendant lights. As you can see in the photo above, these pendants were strategically placed to provide a directional beam of light over the tables occupied with workers rolling cigars. Toward the end of the 20th century and into the early 2000’s, increased taxes on tobacco products forced many of Tampa’s cigar factories to permanently close their doors.
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