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Schoolhouse Pendants: Not Just for Schoolhouses Anymore

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5937016_6siol4d1_c.jpgSchoolhouse pendants seem to go hand in hand with the concept of an industrial farmhouse. These lights have the ability to bring us all back to a simpler time, where high bay fluorescent lights weren’t even around yet. The warmth of their frosted globes were sure to have witnessed countless happy memories. Don’t let their name fool you either, these vintage style pendants weren’t only found in schoolhouses – but also diners, libraries and city hall offices. Read More »

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Ceiling Pendants Alike to Celebrity Fashion Trends

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It’s officially summertime, yet at Barn Light Electric, we’ve been feeling the radiating heat for a few months now. With our Florida sunshine comes many dazzling things – from glimmering light bouncing off the ocean to the sun reflecting off our sunglasses. These aren’t the only things catching a person’s eye these days; dazzling metallic pieces are showing up in department stores nationwide.
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Warehouse Lighting’s Role in WWII Army Vehicle Manufacturing

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Did you know warehouse lighting played a key role in aiding the U.S. Army’s fleet during World War 2?

With the U.S. military entrenched in a countless number of battles on multiple continents, the Department of Defense needed trucks and Jeeps to mobilize our troops over thousands of miles and in various countries. The unprecedented demand for automobiles led Chrysler, Ford and other automakers to devote their assembly lines to produce and make the autos needed by the U.S. Army. In these photos from the U.S. Library of Congress, you’ll see where RLM warehouse shades helped mechanics as they prepared spy cars with the equipment needed for their special assignments.

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Historic Lighting | Clam Broth Shades & Cased Glass Pendants

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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 »

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NEW | Ivanhoe Union Warehouse Shade & Wilcox Deep Bowl Porcelain Pendants

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Union Warehouse Shade

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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