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Porcelain Enamel Lighting with Vibrant Finish Options

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When porcelain enamel lights first came onto the scene, manufacturers like Crouse-Hinds, Appleton, and Abolite kept their finish choices simple. After all, these pendants and gooseneck lamps were meant to be durable and industrious, so there wasn’t much of a need to have various colors. Aside from other galvanized metal warehouse shades, white, black, and dark green were the primary colors of factory porcelain lights. The porcelain enamel coating was just as hard, if not harder, than the interior steel shade which helped them to survive the every day hazards of factory use.
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Discount Factory Pendant Lights That Highlight Quality Living

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Have you ever noticed that the quality has diminished in some of the products in your home? Did you ever check to see if the item was imported – brought in from some overseas land? Chances are they were, and that’s the case for many of the items in our homes today, including lighting – value and durability were sacrificed for a low price. We’d like to introduce you to the All Weather Stem Mount Deep Bowl; it’s a Discount Barn Light and starts at only $103. The best part of all? It’s still made right here in the US! Read More »

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Vintage Emblem Shades Used as Library Lighting

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tumblr_lkk73hUr1y1qcp9cdo1_500.jpgSwitching it up from the norm is one of the things that we do best. Anything from nautical wall sconces to adjustable library light fixtures can be found at Barn Light Electric and Vintage Barn Lighting. Our selection of light fixtures caters to any and all design tastes – even for home offices and small library collections.

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Industrial Wire Guard Lighting Spotted in a Carolina Countryside

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wire_guard_fm_south_carolina.jpgSouth Carolina is full of both lush scenery and relaxing seascapes. The small state really does offer the best of both worlds – laid back country living and a little industrial hustle and bustle too. Mix in a few up and coming trendy college towns and there’s more than enough reason to plan your next visit. Read More »

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Restored Enameled Barn Lights That Are Ready for Your Home

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In the past, industrial style was something only found in factories. Nobody really cared to invest in a property that had concrete floors and discolored, brick walls. If you also had faded woodwork and exposed duct work, you would have a hard time finding a potential buyer. Today, you might be kicking yourself for not seeing the possibility in these rugged atmospheres, right? As you know, these factory inspired rooms are all the rage. People are paying big bucks for vintage industrial furniture along with explosion proof factory lamps. Can you blame them though?
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