Benjamin 16" Enameled Porcelain Green Industrial Pendant Lights c.1950-Set of Two
$275
ABOUT
Price per pendant.
Original green industrial matching pendant shades and steel hanging brackets. The stem can easily be cut down or a stem could be added. This classic warehouse shade features a glossy forest green enameled porcelain exterior and a high-reflectivity white enameled porcelain interior. Original maker's embossed on the top bracket.
During the mid-20th century, Benjamin engineered specific diameters for targeted light dispersion. The 16-inch version was widely installed in medium-ceiling facilities, workshops, and gas station service bays because it provided a perfect balance of broad lighting coverage and downward focus.
- CREATOR Benjamin Electric Manufacturing Company.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1960.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Porcelain, Enamel, Metal.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Pendant #1: No dents. Chip inside. Wiring: None. Pendant #2: Large dent on top and two dents on the rim. Chips throughout. Wiring: good. (As with all vintage electrical fixtures, rewiring with a modern standard cord set is recommended prior to installation).
- DIMENSIONS Pendant #1: H 10 in. Diameter 16 in., Pendant #2: H 14 in. (shade 10 in.) Diameter: 16 in.
HISTORY
The Benjamin Electric Manufacturing Company was an early pioneer and global powerhouse in industrial, commercial, and outdoor lighting.
