Posted on March 24, 2016 by Primelite

#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, Primelite introduced some color into all this starkness. Primelite’s collection included Lucite shades available in color; Blue, Green, Amber, Red and Smoke.

#then&now: Today Primelite continues to bring color to our fashion fixtures. As an example, we’re highlighting our Mason Jar Collection which includes the choice of tinted Mason Jars, including the “Spreader” featured above. Our Mason Jars are available in blue, red, green, yellow, frosted and clear giving you a large variety of mix and match color. Check out our catalog – “Primelite Collection: Mason Jar Series” for more information.

Page Scan: Original “Modern by Primelite collection”

Repost. Original 12/17/15

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Primelite

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.

North Fork Taps & Corks, Southhold NY, featuring Primelite Gooseneck #20/850

Buzzzzz!

Specs: Catalog #20/850

Style: Gooseneck

Size: Dia. 9½″ Ht. 18″ Ext. 25″

Lamp: Incandescent, PLT, LED

Construction: Aluminum

Installation: Signs, Canopies, Store Front, Office, Exterior

Finishes: Choice of 29 powder coated colors. Shown: Black

Technical Drawing: G ooseneck #20/850

Featured Establishment:

North Fork Taps and Corks (Wine Bar)

53345 Main Rd #5, Southold, NY 11971

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Primelite

#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 this week we’re highlighting fixture #2706G, a 6 candelabra brass chandelier. As you can see this is old school photography. Though it does appear that the light reflections on the glass shades were “enhanced.” But rather than the digital magic of today, these light reflections & glow appear to have been actually painted on the photo! As was common in the days before Photoshop. Old school photo touchups and special effects were done by hand and on the actual photo! By artists! Something that is now long gone.

Anyway, chandelier #2706G came with 6 x 60 watt candelabras, glass shades and was available in different finishes; Polished Brass, Old English, and Pewter.

#details #details #details: Its said that perfection is all in the details! Upon closer reflection you can see traces of the actual photographic shoot. Look closely at the brass globe at the bottom of the chandelier and you can see the reflection of the photo studio where the photo was shot. Humorously you can see the reflection of the not quite hidden white blind in which the photographer stood when shooting the actual picture. Versions of which are still practiced today, though any traces are easily removed in post-production. Now looking closely at a candelabra. You can see the painted highlights on the glass shade and candelabra bulb. Another artistic touch from a very talented retoucher.

Scan of 1960s photograph of Primelite chandelier #2706G

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Primelite

#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, avocado, apple green, red, blue, burnt orange, earth brown and walnut veneer. Our metallics fixtures were popular, both, with home decorators and interior designers.

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite Victorian Gas Lights II

#tbt / #1960s / #VictorianGasLights

#tbtPrimelite: In the 1960’s Victorian inspired home design was very popular, with many mid-century homes showcasing Victorian furniture, lighting and home accessories. At the time, Primelite Mfg’s catalogs featured their line of Victorian gaslight-inspired lighting. Our Victorian lighting series featured colorful and textured glass lampshades that successfully captured that charming “gas-glow” of Victorian lamps. Our popular fixtures would illuminate the interiors of homes. Nationwide.

The Victorian gaslight collection included a range of hanging and wall mounted lights, incorporating decorative brass arms, hanging chains and colorful glass shades. An interior designer’s delight; these lights were available in custom finishes including; Polished Brass and Antique Brass . The textured glass shades were available in colors including; Ruby, Amber, Cranberry, “Acqua” and Opal White.

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite Victorian Gas Lights

#tbt / #1970s / #VictorianGasLights

#tbtPrimelite: Catalogs of Primelite’s lighting fixtures were, and still are, an important part of business. Featured in an early catalog was this series of Victorian gaslight inspired fixtures. With colorful and textured glass lampshades, these fixtures successfully captured the charming “gas-glow” of Victorian lamps and brought it to residences throughout the US.

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite Victorian Lights

#tbt / #1970s / #VictorianLights

#tbtPrimelite: A trip back in time finds Primelite featuring their line of “Victorian Lights” collection. The collection includes a range of hanging lights incorporating fanciful arms and colorful glass shades. An interior designer’s delight; the decorative arms were available in custom finishes including; Old English Brass, Antique White and Antique Gold. The corresponding glass shades were available in colors including; Green, Honey Amber, Yellow and Champagne Brown.

Scan of original “Victorian Lights by Primelite” catalog page

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite #Globe #Globes #Globes

#tbt / #1970s / #GlobesGlobesGlobes

#tbtPrimelite: This weeks #ThrowbackThursday once again features our “Glamour Globes” from the 1970’s. For use in both interior and exterior applications, our fashion forward globes were heavily influenced by the disco era and were constructed of polycarbonate and embedded with crackle chips creating the metallic finish shown. Available in the fashionable colors of the time, including green, gold, blue, red, and white. These globes were, and still are, the definition of “cool”!

#then&now: Globes! Globes! Globes! A sample of Primelite’s current selection of interior and exterior globe fixtures.

One of our most popular lighting styles, Primelite’s globes are no longer just round! Today Primelite offers globes in many shapes; including cube, ellipsoid, “deco”, and round. While the colorful “Glamour Globe” series is no longer available, we do offer our globes in opal, smoke and clear. Materials range from glass, acrylic, polyethene, polycarbonate and are available in sizes from 6″ to 36″.

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite 1970s Character Globe Lights

#tbt / #1970s / #then&now

#tbtPrimelite: Now here’s a real blast from the past! Our selection of 1970s globes included these hand painted character globes. Inspired by the children’s doll “Raggedy Ann” and clowns, these globes were Primelite’s first foray into childrens lighting fixtures.

Working with a local artist, who hand painted each globe, our “Raggedy Ann” and “Harlequie” and “Halequina” clown characters were popular children’s themes. Raggedy Ann was, and is, a classic, and clowns have always been favorite characters with children. Primary used in childrens bedrooms these fixtures were popular throughout the ’70s decade.

#then&now: While these hand painted character face globes were Primelite’s first children’s lighting fixtures, we’ve continued to offer childrens fixtures through the years. As styles and themes have changed, so have the themes of our childrens fixtures. In 2015 our childrens light fixtures have a sports related theme.

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite 1970s Pendant Lights

#tbt / #1970s / #then&now

#tbtPrimelite: We’re highlighting another page from a 1970s Primelite catalog featuring “The Amato Collection” of pendant lights. Manufactured of wrought iron in our Freeport, NY warehouse, these fixtures were available in some of the most fashionable 1970 colors, including avocado, mustard, red, blue, apple green and burnt orange.

Further customize the fixtures with a choice of polished brass or chrome socket cups. These were the height of 1970s suburban home and dining elegance!

*#then&now 1970 vs 2015 Primelite pendant lights*

#then&now: This week we are contrasting our 1970s “Amato Collection” pendant lights with the #161 Prismatic series from Primelite’s Pendant collection. Sleek and modern, the #161 pendants are available in brushed steel, polished brass, chrome, and painted colors. Prismatic shades available in acrylic or polycarbonate. Suspension choices include cord, stem, chain and telephone cord. (catalog B, page 3)