Glass Shade Pendants came in a variety of sizes, colors and styles in the early to mid-1900’s. One of the most unique ones was called the Clam Broth Shade. The ruffled shade, shaped somewhat like a clam, has a frosted white appearance. When paired with a nickel or brass socket, it becomes a beautiful addition to even modern day homes today. Read More »
To meet a growing national demand, Barn Light Electric continues to expanded its collection of porcelain pendants with its newest additions: the Ivanhoe® Union Warehouse Porcelain Pendant and the Ivanhoe® Wilcox Porcelain Deep Bowl Pendant.
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When it comes to team colors, sports fans can never show too much pride. Whether you’re a football fanatic or a sports bar owner, team colors are more than just a uniform decoration – they’re traditional symbols that unite people of all different ages and backgrounds. If you’re looking for a unique piece to represent your favorite team, consider the Benjamin® Fortified 3-Light Porcelain Stem Mount Pendant.
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For nearly 90 years, readers have relied on Better Homes & Gardens‘ helpful guides for their home improvement projects. Each year, BH&G publishes a special interest issue simply titled “Lighting.” The issue is strictly devoted to home lighting tips and ideas. In the top featured photo today, you’ll see a coastal themed mudroom with a farmhouse style sink, white wooden cabinetry and an assortment of jars filled with sea shells – coastal heaven! Naturally, the barn pendant selected easily becomes the focal point of the entire room – which is why it was featured in this year’s issue!
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At Barn Light Electric, many porcelain lights are named after classic American brands, however, their American roots go much deeper than just the product name.
Our cord hung porcelain lights, like the Esso Pendant Light shown above, are made in the United States. Every purchase supports American jobs! The shade’s name and design was inspired by those prevalent at gas stations and auto body shops during the early to mid 20th century.
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Did you know that barn lights played a key role in the expansion of America’s cotton industry in the early 1900’s?
For maximum efficiency in the workroom, vintage lights were used by companies such as the Mary Leila cotton mill in Greensboro Georgia (pictured above) and the Ponemah Mill in Taftville, Connecticut. Throughout America’s industrial era, cotton mills produced many of the most crucial and highly demanded materials in factories across the country. Read More »
