A Rare Pair of Medium Holophane Reflector-Refractor Wall Sconces 

Price is for the Pair

A pairof vintage Holophane pendant lights reclaimed from an abandoned 150 year old chapel originally built in 1876 in the heart of Gwynedd village in Wales, Rhosgadfan Chapel was listed for sale when we spotted the lights still hanging in the images of the stripped out interior. 

Made in England by Holophane in the early 1920's these lights have hung in the church for around 100 years.

Holophane's "Reflector - Refractors" were developed following the commission of the company to provide the illumination of St Pauls Cathedral, London in 1923 requiring greater glare and brightness.

As seen in our 1937 catalogue snippet the Holophane Reflector - Refractors form a series of imposing totally enclosed prismatic glassware, suitable for general lighting of Public Buildings, School, Offices and Shop interiors.

All glass has makers marks and numbers along with Holophane embossed to the brass canopy's, the glass is mounted on attractive aged brass wall brackets.

The lights are professionally restored with new certified electrical components and are supplied ready to install and include aged brass round head screws.

Please note there is a small amount of damage to the glass on one of the lights, this can be seen in the final two images but please ask for more information if needed.

WHY IS VINTAGE HOLOPHANE SO POPULAR IN INTERIOR DESIGN

In addition to its practical qualities, vintage Holophane glass is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage and industrial design. The prismatic texture of the glass creates a unique visual effect that is both beautiful and functional, making it a popular choice for use in home decor and lighting fixtures. The vintage Holophane glass is often paired with high-quality metal fixtures, such as brass or cast iron, to create a look that is both elegant and industrial in style.