Glass That Spreads Light Around the Room
The Classic Prismatic Glass Look
Holophane lighting is known for thick glass shades with ridges running up and down the sides. Those ridges, called prisms, bend the light and spread it out, so you get a bright, even glow without harsh glare. The name comes from a glass company that made these shades famous more than a hundred years ago in factories, schools, and train stations. Our lights are made in our own shop and inspired by that classic look, so you get the old style on a light built new.
Handcrafted in America by Real People
We're one of the only lighting companies that still makes its lights in America. Every fixture is put together by hand in our shop by skilled craftsmen. They fit the glass, finish the metal, and wire each light, then look it over before it goes in the box. We use UL-rated parts, so you can hang it with peace of mind. It's built to last for years, and shipping is always free.
Holophane Lighting for Every Room
Holophane Industrial Lighting for Kitchens and Garages
Holophane industrial lighting is the kind you'd see hanging over an old factory floor or a hardware store counter. A heavy glass shade sits under a sturdy metal cap, and the prisms push light down where you need it. Hang a few over the kitchen island, in the garage, or above a workbench, and you'll have plenty of light to work by.
Vintage Holophane Lighting With Old-Time Charm
Vintage holophane lighting has a softer, homey feel that fits a farmhouse kitchen or a cottage hallway. Clear glass gives off a nice sparkle, and the shapes are simple and familiar, like the lights in a schoolhouse or corner diner years ago. A single pendant over a small dining table or a pair by the back door looks right at home.
Antique Holophane Lighting With a Found-It Look
Antique holophane lighting looks like something saved from an old building and brought home. Darker metal finishes pair well with the glass and give it a bit of age. You get that one-of-a-kind character without hunting through flea markets or trying to rewire an old fixture yourself.
Browse Our Holophane Lighting Catalog
Our holophane lighting catalog has pendants, wall sconces, and ceiling lights, all built around that classic prismatic glass. Many styles come in more than one finish and size. If you aren't sure what will fit, measure the spot first and go with a shade a little smaller than you think. It's easy to add a second light later.
Find the Right Holophane Lighting for Your Home
Take your time looking through our holophane lighting and pick the pieces that suit your home. Every order ships free, and each light is handcrafted in America. A portion of every sale also helps provide food, water, and shelter for children in need, so your new light does a little good, too.
