{"product_id":"pair-of-extra-large-benjamin-electric-glassteel-diffuser-industrial-pendants-with-original-opaline-glass-diffusers","title":"Pair of Extra Large Benjamin Electric 'Glassteel Diffuser' Industrial Pendants with Original Opaline Glass Diffusers","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003ePair of Extra Large Benjamin Electric 'Glassteel Diffuser' Industrial Pendants with Original Opaline Glass Diffusers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIG221815\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePriced for the Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA matching pair of extra large scale industrial pendant lights by \u003cstrong\u003eBenjamin Electric\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining their original \u003cstrong\u003eopaline glass diffusers\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare survival at this scale. Documented in the original Benjamin Electric catalogue as the \u003cstrong\u003eGlassteel Diffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e range, these fittings were designed for high-output industrial and commercial environments where both maximum light output and controlled diffusion were required. Two matching examples available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Shade\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe shade is pressed steel finished in \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal grey enamel\u003c\/strong\u003e — a deep battleship grey with a high gloss surface to the exterior and a \u003cstrong\u003ewhite enamel interior\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflects and amplifies the light downward. The profile is the classic Benjamin form — a broad shallow dome with a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003evented neck section\u003c\/strong\u003e, the neck incorporating \u003cstrong\u003esmall ventilation apertures\u003c\/strong\u003e around its circumference to allow heat to dissipate from the lamp, a practical engineering feature standard to the Glassteel range. The enamel carries the honest wear of working life — a single area of surface loss visible on the dome face — but retains its gloss and integrity across the remainder of the shade. At 508mm diameter these are genuinely large — among the most architecturally imposing of the standard Benjamin production sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Diffuser\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eopaline glass diffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e is present and intact — the defining feature that elevates these fittings above the standard open-bottom industrial pendant. The diffuser sits within the lower opening of the shade, enclosing the lamp entirely and producing a \u003cstrong\u003esoft diffused glow across the full interior\u003c\/strong\u003e of the shade rather than a harsh direct point source. The effect is visible in the lit shots — a warm even wash of light within the shade, the exterior of the dome reading as a deep gloss silhouette while the lower face glows with a contained, controlled light. Original glass diffusers of this type are frequently missing from surviving examples of this range, making their presence here a significant detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCatalogue Documentation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis exact fitting is documented in the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Benjamin Electric catalogue\u003c\/strong\u003e as the \u003cstrong\u003eGlassteel Diffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e — listed in 18\" and 20\" diameters for lamp outputs from 100W to 500W, available in both SAAFLUX and X-TYPE variants. The 20\" diameter listed here corresponds to \u003cstrong\u003ecatalogue reference 4034\/4035\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 300–500W GES configuration. The catalogue illustration matches the fitting precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTwo matching examples available. Both retain original opaline glass diffusers and original grey enamel finish. Available individually or as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIndustrial and warehouse conversion interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCommercial kitchens and working environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBars, restaurants and large-scale hospitality settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRetail and creative studio spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLarge residential kitchen and dining spaces requiring serious scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenjamin Electric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlassteel Diffuser — documented in original Benjamin Electric catalogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMid twentieth century, circa 1940s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock No.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIG221815\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e508mm (20.0\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e550mm (21.7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 5kg each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb Holder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGES (E40) or E27 — please enquire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePressed steel shade · Grey enamel exterior · White enamel interior · Original opaline glass diffuser · Vented pressed steel neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal grey enamel with natural wear consistent with industrial use. White enamel interior in good order. Glass diffusers intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood original working condition. One area of enamel loss to dome face on each shade. Original glass diffusers present and undamaged. Vented neck sections complete and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWiring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessionally rewired and ready for installation. We supply worldwide and wire to local standards on request:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK\u003c\/strong\u003e — E27 or GES, wired to BS 7671\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e — E27 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA \u0026amp; Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e — E26 using UL-listed components where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia \u0026amp; New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e — local standard configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePlease advise destination country at point of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFree UK mainland shipping. Worldwide shipping available — please enquire for a quote. All items are professionally packed and dispatched via DHL or specialist courier. All shipments are fully insured through \u003cstrong\u003eSecursus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"The Benjamin Electric Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56315971240315,"sku":"IG221815","price":640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/5161\/4544\/files\/UnrestoredStockFeb07-46.jpg?v=1782690307","url":"https:\/\/industrialglow.co.uk\/products\/pair-of-extra-large-benjamin-electric-glassteel-diffuser-industrial-pendants-with-original-opaline-glass-diffusers","provider":"Industrial Glow Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}