#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 #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
#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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]