#tbt / #1970s / #then&now #tbtPrimelite: Primelite’s flashback this week highlights our “Glamour Globes” series from the 1970s. Heavily influenced by the disco era, these fun globes were constructed of polycarbonate and embedded with crackle chips, within the globes, creating the metallic finish shown. Available in the “de rigueur” colors of the time, including green, […]
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#tbtPrimelite #1960s #PullDown #Pulley #Light
#tbtPrimelite | #1960 | #PullDownPendant #tbtPrimelite: While combing through the Primelite archives, we came across a series of original black and white photographs from our 1960 catalogs. Among the photos was this brass “pull down” or “pulley” pendant. A true representative of the space-age estethic of the time. With a 1960s modern design, this […]
#tbtPrimelite #1960s #Wood #Brass #Pendant
#tbtPrimelite | #1960 | #pendant #tbtPrimelite: While combing through the Primelite archives, we came across a series of original black and white photographs from our 1960 catalogs. Among the photos was this wood and brass pendant. A true representative of the brass and wood stylings of the time. With a 1960s modern esthetic, this […]
#tbtPrimelite Modern Color
#tbt / #1970s / #ColorbyPrimelite #tbtPrimelite: Chrome was a big design feature during the 1980’s. Taking notice Primelite Mfg introduced their “Modern – By Primelite” chrome lighting series. Incorporating chrome fixtures and white globe lights, “Modern” was indeed Primelite’s most “modern” lighting series. While the clean, stark and modern look was very popular, […]
#tbtPrimelite 1979 Pool Table Lights
#tbt / #1979 / #then&now #tbtPrimelite: “So Old…They’re New!” Primelite’s flashback this week highlights our pool table lighting. Primelite’s pool table lights perfectly illuminated the felt landscapes of pool tables everywhere. Featured in a 1979 catalog, our 3 models were perfect for pool tables in bars and pool rooms, as well as in home […]
What’s the Buzzzzz! Gooseneck #20/850
Buzzzzz!: Primelite #20/850 Fixture: Gooseneck Establishment: North Fork Taps & Corks Type: Wine Bar Location: Southold, NY Installation: Signage, Storefront Color shown: Black, powder coated. Buzzzzz! Specs: Catalog #20/850 Style: Gooseneck Size: Dia. 9½″ Ht. 18″ Ext. 25″ Lamp: Incandescent, PLT, LED Construction: Aluminum Installation: Signs, Canopies, […]
#tbtPrimelite #1960s #MediterraneanStyle
#tbtPrimelite | #1960s | #MediterraneanStyle #tbtPrimelite: While researching our collection of antique Primelite catalogs we’ve come across original catalog pages featuring some of our early lighting fixtures. We’ll be sharing these photos in our weekly #tbtPrimelite series. This week we are highlighting hanging fixtures from our “Mediterranean” series from the mid-1960s. Mediterranean style, also […]
#tbtPrimelite #1960s #Photos
#tbtPrimelite | 1960s | #photo #tbtPrimelite: While researching our collection of antique Primelite catalogs we came across original black and white photographs featuring some of our early lighting fixtures. The photos are stunning and over the upcoming weeks we will be sharing these photos in our weekly #tbtPrimelite series. To start things off […]
#tbtPrimelite 1960s Chrome II
#tbt / #1960s / #chrome #tbtPrimelite: Continuing with our exploration of Primelite’s 1960s chrome lighting fixtures, here is another scan of an early Primelite catalog page. Primelite’s metallic fixtures were finished in chrome, brass or a combination of both. Many fixtures included colored inserts in a multitude of stylish colors: Black, white, yellow, mustard, […]
#tbtPrimelite 1960s Chrome
#tbt / #1960s / #chrome #tbtPrimelite: An important design element of the 1960s home was the metallic finishes of chrome and brass. Always looking fashion forward, Primelite introduced their collection of metallic home fixtures. Finished in chrome, brass or a combination of both. Many fixtures included colored inserts available in a multitude of stylish […]