There was a time when warehouse pendant lighting was found, well, in warehouses! And also in factories where the wide bowl of these pendant lamps reflected light over a large area, a critical feature where heavy machinery and meticulous work was involved. These lights not only had to provide plenty of illumination, but had to be durable in an industrial setting. Manufacturers in the early 20th... 
The hazard of being a Barn Light Electric employee is that when you take a vacation you often find yourself searching for interesting light fixtures instead of focusing on the scenery or historical sites. Lauren, our fabulous photographer, took a trip to Tennessee over the Thanksgiving holiday and was traveling the back roads when she happened upon this beautiful old gas station light still standing... 
One expects to see many things in an airport — businessmen rushing to catch a last minute flight, tourists still wearing their Mickey Mouse hats, and families with carry-on luggage that will never ever fit under that seat. But we were a bit surprised during a stroll through the Orlando International Airport last week to discover vintage Crouse-Hinds fixtures lighting up the Oakley Store. Crouse-Hinds... 
Making the most of small spaces is both a talent and an art form. As seen recently on Houzz, this tiny kitchen is part of a 250-square-foot, garage-turned-home near Seattle. The eclectic design honors the industrial history of the area with exposed shelving, salvaged boxes, reclaimed materials, and industrial lighting. Once used in factories and warehouses, industrial pendants such as this one are now... 
Regardless of what your third grade teacher may have told you, Thomas Edison was not the sole inventor of the light bulb. Yes, it’s much easier to simplify history at times, especially for nine-year-olds, but like most other major inventions of the 19th and 20th centuries, advancements came in baby steps, developed over time by different scientists and inventors around the globe who took each small...
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