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Posted on March 9, 2016 by Primelite

#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 pool rooms. Constructed of metal and available in many of the popular colors of the time (harvest gold, apple green, avocado green, burnt orange and our special “pool table green”). We even offered a glass diffuser to soften the lighting below.

#then&now: “So Old…They’re New!” And 36 years later Primelite has “Still Got It!” Offering the same pool table light fixtures, modernized and updated. Now made of spun aluminum, replacing the heavier metal used back in the 1970s. As lighting has advanced over the decades we’ve made sure our pool table lights have keep abreast, and our fixtures are now available with a 22 watt LED light. We’ve also expanded our color and finish selections to include 29 different powder coated colors. Metallic finished are available as well.

#then&now: Primelite pool table light models: Primelite Pool Table Lights #39/19A & #23/19A.

Portfolio: Pool Table Fixtures – Pinterest

#then&now pool table lights — “We Still Got it!” Primelite still offers these pool table lights featured in a 1979 catalog

Scan of original Primelite catalog page from 1979 highlighting our pool table lights

(Reposted. Originally posted Oct 22, 2015.)

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 25, 2016 by Primelite

#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 referred to as “Spanish style”, was very popular and these wrought-iron fixtures definitely reflect the style of the time.

“Elegant Scrolls in genuine wrought iron. Multicolored glass panels in any combination of Amber, Wine, Blue, Green or Alabaster White. Red available at extra charge. Chain-hung…Black finish.”

#tbtPrimelite Mediterranean series — Primelite Catalog Scan: Mediterranean Series

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.

original scan — 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.

#tbtPrimelite Chrome — #tbtPrimelite 1960s Chrome page scan

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Primelite

#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 colors: Black, white, yellow, mustard, avocado, apple green, red, blue, burnt orange, earth brown and walnut veneer. Our 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 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 Primelite's "Victorian Lights" catalog page — Scan of original “Victorian Lights by Primelite” catalog page

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite 1970 #Globes & #Postlights

#tbt / #1970s / #Globes and #PostLights

#tbtPrimelite: This weeks #ThrowbackThursday highlights our globe and molded glass post lights from the 1970’s. The unique molded shapes were constructed of “heavy molded glass,” and were available in frosted or amber glass. Globes were available in multiple sizes, materials and colors.

#then&now: Primelite’s exterior globe post lights. Primelite’s globes are no longer just round! Today Primelite offers globes in many shapes; including cube, ellipsoid, “deco”, and round. While the wonderful molded glass tops are 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″.

#tbtPrimelite: Exterior Post Lights from the 1970's — #tbtPrimelite: Primelite’s Exterior Post Lights from the 1970’s

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″.