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 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

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#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

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#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 November 5, 2015 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite 1970s “Plant Lite”

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#tbtPrimelite: Today’s flashback highlights Primelite’s “Plant Lite” featured in a 1970s catalog. The 1970’s was a prime time for houseplants, and as not every home had adequate sunlight, the plant light was a popular plant accessory. Primelite introduced our own version, appropriately called the “Plant Lite.” Clipping directly to the flower pot, the Plant Lite had an adjustable head and accepted regular as well as “Gro-Lite” bulbs. Used as both a light source as well as a plant highlighter, our Plant Lite was a popular addition to home gardens.

primelite plant lite catalog page — Primelite 1970’s catalog page scan highlighting our “plant lite”

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite 1970s Character Globe Lights

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#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

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#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 pendant lights — *#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)

1970's Primelite Catalog — *Original page from a 1970’s Primelite Catalog featuring the “Amato Collection” of pendant lights*

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite 1960s Pendant Lights

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Continuing with our #tbt catalog exploration, this week we’re featuring a page from a 1960s Primelite catalog highlighting our “Woodline Series” of pendant & ceiling lights. Constructed of “polished” walnut wood, brass, and octagonal glass shades embellished with 22k gold-leaf designs. These fixtures were the height of 1960s suburban home elegance!

#tbtPrimelite 1960s pendant & ceiling lights

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Primelite

#tbtPrimelite 1970s Ceiling Lights

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As we continue our #tbt catalog exploration, this week we’re featuring a page from a 1970s Primelite catalog highlighting our “Fiesta” collection of kitchen ceiling lights. The 1970s was a big time for wrought iron lights and accessories. Handmade and manufactured in our warehouse, our fixtures were “de regir” in any tasteful suburban home. These fixtures were available in “fiesta” colors; including green, orange & blue and came with smoked, white, and tinted “crackle” glass globes. What a perfect accent to that avocado colored oven!

#then&now offers a look at our 1970s “Fiesta” ceiling light fixtures compared to some of today’s classic ceiling lights, the #254F, #360F & the #396F. Another modern touch; all three are available in LED versions.