{"product_id":"lightcraft-of-ca-pendant-light-pair-royal-danish-mcm-opaline-glass-vtg-50s","title":"Lightcraft of CA Pendant Light Pair Royal Danish MCM Opaline Glass Vtg 50s","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pair of original 1950s mid-century modern Pendants from Lightcraft of California's \"Royal Danish\" line of residential light fixtures.\u003c\/strong\u003e This pair features hand-blown Danish opaline glass shades styled after prominent mid-century Scandinavian silhouettes. Suitable for a mid-century modern kitchen island, dining table, or entry foyer installation.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFascinating Provenance\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eThese fixtures were carefully salvaged from a 1950s mid-century modern home in Lompoc, California. This neighborhood was originally developed in the 1950s specifically to house elite technical and engineering staff working on advanced defense systems for the US military at nearby Vandenberg Air Force Base. In addition, Lightcraft itself was an influential producer of lighting and hardware during the building boom years of the mid century (see below in NOTES).\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Engineering Features\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003ePremium Danish Glass: Elongated whiskey-snifter shaped shades featuring satin finish white glass on the interiors and a sleek, clear glossy finish on the exteriors.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eSlanted Ceiling Compatibility: Outfitted with polished cast brass pendant stem hardware featuring a ball-joint articulation at the top. This allows the fixtures to hang perfectly plumb on the angled or vaulted ceilings characteristic of MCM architecture.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eAuthenticity Intact: Retains all original components, including ceramic E26 medium-base sockets, wiring, and original red UL and Lightcraft manufacturer stickers inside the canopies \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDimensions\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eTotal Fixture Height: 12\" \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eShade Height: 8\"\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eMaximum Diameter: 6\"\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eBottom Shade Opening: 3 3\/4\" (Inner lip opening: 3 1\/2\" - perfectly sized to change light bulbs easily without removing the glass shade).\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDetailed Condition Report (Please Review Photos)\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eOverall in very good vintage condition with honest signs of age:\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eGlass: Minor flea bites along the ground edges of the shade openings. One shade has a tiny, surface crack located strictly on the hidden inside edge (detailed in photos). \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eMetalwork: Light brass finish loss on the aluminum shade caps; faint, localized scratches around the screw holes on the ceiling canopies.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eHardware: The ceiling canopies are missing the small, ball-headed mounting screws used to attach the canopy dome to the ceiling bracket (easily sourced at a local hardware store).\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eWiring: Original wiring is intact with exposed ends. Due to age, these fixtures require professional rewiring prior to installation.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003e \u003cu\u003eShipping\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style='line-height: 115%; font-family: \"Times New Roman\", serif;'\u003eDouble-boxed and fully insured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Western\" size=\"4\"\u003eshipping via USPS, FedEx or UPS.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Western\"\u003e If you are interested in receiving your item sooner, shipping upgrades will be offered and charged to your order. We also offer combined shipping, should you find something else of interest in our store.\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Western\"\u003eThanks for your interest. Looking for something else? Check out my other listings at my store: https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/str\/quondamredux\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.ebayimg.com\/thumbs\/images\/g\/7NwAAOSw9otfKgZh\/s-l150.webp\" alt=\"Quondam Redux\" width=\"150\" height=\"117\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(232, 234, 242);'\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(232, 234, 242);'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(232, 234, 242);'\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(232, 234, 242);'\u003eNOTES: Lightcraft of California \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eopened a major factory and corporate office headquarters at \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif, \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(232, 234, 242);'\u003e1600 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles\u003c\/span\u003e in 1958 and became an influential lighting manufacturer in the US, supplying American Mid-Century Modern and \"California Modern\" staples amidst the height of the mid-century building boom both on the West Coast as well as other areas across the country. Until the early 1980s, the company was known for its high-quality residential decorative lighting that captured the optimistic, casual elegance of West Coast living. The company closed its doors in 1984.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quondam Redux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728327213213,"sku":"BOX-00423","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/2552\/9245\/files\/6ad7fb8f84c2424b7c740529.png?v=1792539584","url":"https:\/\/quondamredux.com\/products\/lightcraft-of-ca-pendant-light-pair-royal-danish-mcm-opaline-glass-vtg-50s","provider":"Quondam Redux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}