Help Needed

[countryford]

I need your help to locate a vintage kitchen light. This light fixture came out of the house I grew up in, located in Rochester, MN. The house was built in 1916. The fixture is now located in mine and my partners house in Phoenix, AZ. I've looked on craigslist, ebay, and local antique and second hand stores. I was wondering if any of you are out at your locale antique or second hand stores, you keep an eye out for this light fixture. If you could pick it up I would pay you for it and pay for shipping as well. I appreciate all your help. Here is a picture of what it looks like. Thanks. Justin

 

[oldwasherguy]

I`m at the thrift stores every week, I will be on the look out. Don

 

[rp2813]

It Will Cost You

. . . but Liz's Antique Hardware in Los Angeles may have what you're lookng for. I have been there a couple of times and their selection is really impressive. They are not cheap, so brace yourself.

Liz's Antique Hardware

Retail showroom with antique, vintage, and contemporary door, window, curtain, cabinet hardware, bath accessories, and lighting. We sell vintage, antique, and contemporary handles, knobs, cabinet hardware, doorknobs, chandeliers, sconces, flush mounts.

www.lahardware.com

 

[circlew]

That's a nice fixture. What are it's measurements and what size fitter does it use? Very similar fixtures and shades are sold by Rejuvenation and Schoolhouse Electric if you don't want to wait around until a vintage one is found, or you need several of them. Link below is for Rejuvenation. Schoolhouse is www.schoolhouseelectric.com.

Heirloom-Quality Lighting, Hardware & More | Rejuvenation

Rejuvenation was founded in 1977 in Portland, Oregon as an architectural salvage, lighting, and hardware restoration shop. Today, we're the premier provider of customizable lighting, cabinet hardware, furniture, and more - timeless designs for all areas of your home and for every home...

www.rejuvenation.com

 

[ironrite]

Place In Phoenix

You might try going into Phoenix Lamp and Silver and seeing if they may have one or could locate one. Ask for George there. They are on Indian School, near 24th street.

 

[volvoguy87]

CircleW?

I thought only historic preservationists knew about Rejuvination and Schoolhouse Electric! Are you one of us too? Where in NE Cincinnati are you? I'm in Mt. Auburn.

As for the light, check out Rejuvination. They have a line of porcelain ceramic bases that may be a match, or pretty close. The glass globe, on the other hand, will be a bit more difficult.

Rejuvination makes the porcelain ceramic bases is black, white, and seafoam. Their products are pricey, but their quality is top notch and worth every penny.

Dave, your local, friendly, historic preservationist

 

[volvoguy87]

Forgot the link.

Here is the closest thing I could find. The base is very close, but the shade is not as fancy.

Best of luck,
Dave

http://www.rejuvenation.com/fixshowC178/templates/selection.phtml?n=v&custom_code=u56e&newC178[15SHADE]=RECHOOSETHIS&page=all

 

[jeffg]

Are these the ones?

$395 for a pair. Yikes.

Vintage Kitchen ceiling lights | Bathroom vintage Lighting Fixtures

Vintage Kitchen or Bathroom Lighting Fixtures

www.vintagelights.com

 

[countryford]

JeffG: Those are the ones. You are right about the price. YIKES!!!! I only need one not two though. If it were cheaper I wouldn't mind buying the two but for that price, YIKES!!!

 

[rp2813]

OMG, I was thinking they'd go for under $100 even at Liz's. Now I'm not so sure.

So Justin, are you trying to match up another fixture to the one you already have? It might be time to reconsider and find another spot for the existing fixture if you need two matching ones in the room where the fixture is currently.

If you have any salvage yards in your area, it would be worth checking those. We found really good deals on sconces at a yard near us, so you never know.

Ralph

 

[maytagbear]

Another place to try

is the Habitat Re-store, if there are any in your area.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[jeffg]

I really like the dispersion on these fixtures (brighter at the base, very cool IMO), but I can't say much about their looks. They remind me of giant car cigarette lighter knobs.

 

[circlew]

Hey Dave,

Have known about Rejuvenation for many years as I've read "Old House Journal" for over 25 years. While not truly a preservationist such as yourself, I've always been interested in the subject, and belong to Cincinnati Preservation Assoc. & NTHP. I live a ways out, about 30 miles Northeast of downtown. Will e-mail you soon with the exact location. Tom

 

[countryford]

yes

I'm trying to find another one for my kitchen since I need two and as of yet only have one. I really don't want to put something else in the kitchen, I like this light, and it was in the house I grew up in. I've been to a couple building salvage yards in the area that I know about as well as the habitat for humanity restores. I just thought I would try this since this is a large network of people all over. Thanks again for all your help.

 

[volvoguy87]

Circle W:

I'll look forward to your email.

As for the light, the base is ok. Rejuvination makes one that is very similar (in my link above) for about $68.00. The fragile and difficult to replace part is the shade because I haven't found one like it yet.

For this light, I might recommend using a CFL light bulb because of its reduced heat output and increased life. Every time you remove the glass shade to change the bulb, there is a chance of damaging or breaking the shade. CFLs aren't perfect, however, because they do put out a fair bit of UV light which can fade and embrittle materials, although this type of glass might not be affected.

Best of luck,
Dave

 

[jeffg]

Are there any manufacturer or other labels on these fixtures?

 

[countryford]

JeffG

I don't beleive there was a lable or a manufacturer name on it.