News

Spring 2023 with old factory lamps


Old restored factory lamps with textile cable.A lot of old colorful factory lamps before delivery. The enamel lamps are mounted with extra-long black textile cable.Old enamel industrial lamps with textile cable in bordeaux.These old black industrial lamps were carefully restored after a long life in an industrial hall and fitted with burgundy textile cable for a residential project. The complete inner life of the lamps, as always with us, is new.Three large industrial lamps have also been included.Classic industrial lamps with cast iron top and junction box, special wiring on customer request.We supplied these three old gray-blue enamel lamps for a dining table. The industrial lamps are marked with company logo of the former manufacturer, the cast iron housings have been refurbished and preserved.These gray-blue factory lights in different shapes and shades are from the same former manufacturer. The lamps are built tall and have found their new place in a restaurant in Austria.The gray textile cable harmonizes well with the gray-blue shades of the old lights.Three lightly built bunker lamp with enamel shade, glass and grid. The housing is made of cast iron, the lamps are completely restored and re-electrified.Sturdy bunker lamps with shade in green - these lamps are popular because of their color. The old industrial lamps are very solidly built and heavy.Another variant of these lamps, with light gray enamel shade.These 50 large factory lamps were used for a hotel project. This time, at the request of the client, the lamps were delivered without wiring and connected on site.This is how the old industrial lamps went on their journey, with a direct delivery.
Details

Old restored factory lamps with textile cable.
A lot of old colorful factory lamps before delivery. The enamel lamps are mounted with extra-long black textile cable.
Old enamel industrial lamps with textile cable in bordeaux.
These old black industrial lamps were carefully restored after a long life in an industrial hall and fitted with burgundy textile cable for a residential project. The complete inner life of the lamps, as always with us, is new.
Three large industrial lamps have also been included.
Classic industrial lamps with cast iron top and junction box, special wiring on customer request.
We supplied these three old gray-blue enamel lamps for a dining table. The industrial lamps are marked with company logo of the former manufacturer, the cast iron housings have been refurbished and preserved.
These gray-blue factory lights in different shapes and shades are from the same former manufacturer. The lamps are built tall and have found their new place in a restaurant in Austria.
The gray textile cable harmonizes well with the gray-blue shades of the old lights.
Three lightly built bunker lamp with enamel shade, glass and grid. The housing is made of cast iron, the lamps are completely restored and re-electrified.
Sturdy bunker lamps with shade in green – these lamps are popular because of their color. The old industrial lamps are very solidly built and heavy.
Another variant of these lamps, with light gray enamel shade.
These 50 large factory lamps were used for a hotel project. This time, at the request of the client, the lamps were delivered without wiring and connected on site.
This is how the old industrial lamps went on their journey, with a direct delivery.

Christmas 2022 with old industrial lamps


Merry Christmas with fabriklampen.de! We wish our visitors and customers a wonderful Advent season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023! As always, we show you some pictures from our activity. This week we delivered 20 restored industrial lamps for a loft living project in Rhenland-Pfalz. In the large living area, these old industrial lamps provide light. With the three-part structure, the connection between the neck and the shade and the perforated neck, these fabriklampen have a strong industrial character. The lovingly restored old industrial lamps are equipped with a graphite gray textile cable, we also supplied the chains. For the individual attachment to the ceiling, the client had individual metal parts made. Factory lamps have been supplied with cast steel suspension with porcelain roller. The 4 gray-blue factory lamps are intended for the tech and supply rooms and guest rooms. These lamps are quite rare: instead of having a cast iron housing, here the thread for the lamp glass has been pressed into the sheet metal. These industrial lamps have also received a cast steel suspension with porcelain roller. Famous these old factory lamps for the logo and manufacturer information on the shade. On these industrial lamps the lettering is quite large. Above you can see the stag ( Hung. Szarvas), in some versions of these industrial lamps you can see a star(scale). We have mounted the cast steel suspension with brass parts on these lamps, as the overall look is softer that way. In the large black factory lamps in the living area, these small parts are made of stainless steel, which fits better with the minimalist interior with raw concrete surfaces. In the kitchen hang four of these very rare factory lamps. We have been able to buy many well-preserved examples from a factory in Hessen – even with the original lamp glasses, which is an absolute highlight. In these industrial lamps all parts are original, only – as always – the complete interior is new. The factory lamps are mounted with wine red textile cable. Simple beauty of the old factory lamps and subtle light thanks to lamp glasses – we wish you happy holidays!
Details

Merry Christmas with fabriklampen.de! We wish our visitors and customers a wonderful Advent season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023!

As always, we show you some pictures from our activity. This week we delivered 20 restored industrial lamps for a loft living project in Rhenland-Pfalz.

In the large living area, these old factory lamps provide light. With the three-part structure, the connection between the neck and the shade and the perforated neck, these fabriklampen have a strong industrial character.

The lovingly restored old industrial lamps are equipped with a graphite gray textile cable, we also supplied the chains. For the individual attachment to the ceiling, the client had individual metal parts made.

Factory lamps have been supplied with cast steel suspension with porcelain roller.
The 4 gray-blue factory lamps are intended for the tech and supply rooms and guest rooms. These lamps are quite rare: instead of having a cast iron housing, here the thread for the lamp glass has been pressed into the sheet metal. These industrial lamps have also received a cast steel suspension with porcelain roller.

Famous these old factory lamps for the logo and manufacturer information on the shade. On these industrial lamps the lettering is quite large. Above you can see the stag ( Hung. Szarvas), in some versions of these industrial lamps you can see a star(scale).

We have mounted the cast steel suspension with brass parts on these lamps, as the overall look is softer that way. In the large black factory lamps in the living area, these small parts are made of stainless steel, which fits better with the minimalist interior with raw concrete surfaces.

In the kitchen hang four of these very rare factory lamps. We have been able to buy many well-preserved examples from a factory in Hessen – even with the original lamp glasses, which is an absolute highlight. In these industrial lamps all parts are original, only – as always – the complete interior is new. The factory lamps are mounted with wine red textile cable.

Simple beauty of the old factory lamps and subtle light thanks to lamp glasses – we wish you happy holidays!

Easter 2022 with our old factory lamps


We wished our visitors Happy Easter 2022 with this picture. Below you can see, as always, some pictures from our activity. These two pictures I got from a customer: Two old factory lamps in the kitchen. In the pastel ambience, even the white lamps seemed to have some color. Everything looks clear and calm. Our old factory lamps above the table. Above this long table hang two rather large old factory lamps. The stately height of the room is ideal for these lamps. Big black industrial lamps in the canteen. Another canteen with our lamps. When I entered the room, I thought the plants were real – unfortunately they are not. The builder tried this once and moths settled in the real plants on the ceiling – this was a bit suboptimal, so the artificial plants came. The effect is still pretty natural. Our big black industrial lamps in the restaurant. A picture about a restaurant where four large factory lamps hang above the counter. The spalling of the last lamp was caused during the assembly… Our old factory lamps in a restaurant in Austria. Of course, we also sell other lamps, not only these large industrial lamps, which are just very popular in catering area. For larger rooms, these factory lamps with their large diameter are simply ideal.
Details

We wished our visitors Happy Easter 2022 with this picture. Below you can see, as always, some pictures from our activity. These two pictures I got from a customer: Two old factory lamps in the kitchen. In the pastel ambience, even the white lamps seemed to have some color. Everything looks clear and calm.
Our old factory lamps above the table. Above this long table hang two rather large old factory lamps. The stately height of the room is ideal for these lamps. Big black industrial lamps in the canteen. Another canteen with our lamps. When I entered the room, I thought the plants were real – unfortunately they are not. The builder tried this once and moths settled in the real plants on the ceiling – this was a bit suboptimal, so the artificial plants came. The effect is still pretty natural. Our big black industrial lamps in the restaurant. A picture about a restaurant where four large factory lamps hang above the counter. The spalling of the last lamp was caused during the assembly…
Our old factory lamps in a restaurant in Austria. Of course, we also sell other lamps, not only these large industrial lamps, which are just very popular in catering area. For larger rooms, these factory lamps with their large diameter are simply ideal.

Industrial lamps from us here and there – spring 2022


This year we are also working hard, some items of old industrial lamps we photograph before shipment, some pictures are sent by customers or made of us on site. Here are some small bunker lamps. The old refurbished factory apes are popular because of their practical size. Above is a picture, there we shipped several for a regular customer, these lapen come into use in stores. Some come into restaurants… Also with steel tube suspension, the customer from Switzerland wanted these two old factory lamps. These are classic bunker lamps with light gray enamel shade, cast iron housing and protective glass and grid. The old lamps are restored and ready for the next decades. Some black factory lamps for a smaller project. Here we have made up the lamps with a solid industrial grade cable. The four large enamel lamps used to be black, over the decades the color has faded a bit and become rather anthracite, with a lot of patina. The lamps went to a workshop in the beautiful Bavaria, where stringed instruments are made and restored. Old industrial lamps are usually large, heavy and at the same time very fragile. We take care of the safe packing. For the very large ones, the use of plastic cannot be avoided, but the smaller factory lamps (here lamps with a diameter of 41 cm) we can ship completely in paper and without packing bands made of plastic etc.
Details

This year we are also working hard, some items of old industrial lamps we photograph before shipment, some pictures are sent by customers or made of us on site. Here are some small bunker lamps. The old refurbished factory apes are popular because of their practical size. Above is a picture, there we shipped several for a regular customer, these lapen come into use in stores. Some come into restaurants… Also with steel tube suspension, the customer from Switzerland wanted these two old factory lamps. These are classic bunker lamps with light gray enamel shade, cast iron housing and protective glass and grid. The old lamps are restored and ready for the next decades. Some black factory lamps for a smaller project. Here we have made up the lamps with a solid industrial grade cable. The four large enamel lamps used to be black, over the decades the color has faded a bit and become rather anthracite, with a lot of patina. The lamps went to a workshop in the beautiful Bavaria, where stringed instruments are made and restored. Old industrial lamps are usually large, heavy and at the same time very fragile. We take care of the safe packing. For the very large ones, the use of plastic cannot be avoided, but the smaller factory lamps (here lamps with a diameter of 41 cm) we can ship completely in paper and without packing bands made of plastic etc.

Christmas 2021


We wish our visitors a nice, quiet and calm Advent season! Of course, we are also working hard these days. Not only supplies go out, some nice items also come in, such as these black industrial lamps. The lamps in front have a long neck and therefore look elegant. The cast steel headboard gives the pitch black factory lamps a real loft feel. In the background there are also black lamps, these are among the enamel lamps that have the most industrial charm: The lettering, the locking mechanism between the shade and the neck, the cooling holes on the neck and the aluminum head parts make these lamps unique. The lamps are generally in good condition (we don't buy rusted out lamps), after restoration they will bring joy to their new owners again for many decades. Old black factory lamps in found condition. Freshly arrived old industrial lamps after shopping tour. In the foreground you can see classic enamel lamps, which are very nicely preserved. Such items are found more and more rarely today. Perfect dimensions, timeless shape and the inscription make these lamps a real eye-catcher.
Details

We wish our visitors a nice, quiet and calm Advent season!
Of course, we are also working hard these days. Not only supplies go out, some nice items also come in, such as these black industrial lamps. The lamps in front have a long neck and therefore look elegant. The cast steel headboard gives the pitch black factory lamps a real loft feel. In the background there are also black lamps, these are among the enamel lamps that have the most industrial charm: The lettering, the locking mechanism between the shade and the neck, the cooling holes on the neck and the aluminum head parts make these lamps unique. The lamps are generally in good condition (we don’t buy rusted out lamps), after restoration they will bring joy to their new owners again for many decades.
Old black factory lamps in found condition.
Freshly arrived old industrial lamps after shopping tour.
In the foreground you can see classic enamel lamps, which are very nicely preserved. Such items are found more and more rarely today. Perfect dimensions, timeless shape and the inscription make these lamps a real eye-catcher.

Old factory lamps summer 2021


A lot of things happened in the last months, I took some pictures again. We have delivered many old industrial lamps for a gastro project in Vienna. Mostly these are our Cervus lamps. The lamps exist mostly in blue/grey-blue and in white, in two dimensions. For this project we supplied white and blue lamps, the latter in different shades on purpose - the old lamps look much better and more playful this way. Some bunker lamps made of aluminum were delivered too. The cast iron heads have been refurbished and preserved, the old aluminum distribution boxes have also been preserved. We mounted the old industrial lamps with black textile cable. We packed the lamps safely in boxes and delivered them with a direct delivery by forwarding company to Vienna. Of course we also buy many lamps, we found these old black factory lamps in Munich. They were hanging in a building at BMW in the Bavarian capital, which has been demolished. An engineer bought it locally, we were able to purchase the lamps from him. The lamps are decently dirty (the building was empty for a long time), but under the dust and paint residues they are very well preserved. They are from the 1930-ies - in this form and number they are hard to find today. After restoration they will also come to our site, we have already restored and delivered 4 of them for a textile museum. All lamps that arrive I do not photograph, but some interesting items I always like. Here is a group of green industrial lamps. In front are classic enamel lamps in various shades of green, the diameter is 31 cm. The factory lamps have the manufacturer's logo and technical information, as often, in the enamel. The diameter of these industrial lamps is 31 cm. In the back rows you can see old bunker lamps, which also have green enamel shades. These lamps are rather rare in color. They have the classic cast iron housing, glass and grille and are very attractive with these really nice green enamel shades. The preservation is excellent on these lamps as well.
Details

A lot of things happened in the last months, I took some pictures again.
We have delivered many old industrial lamps for a gastro project in Vienna. Mostly these are our Cervus lamps. The lamps exist mostly in blue/grey-blue and in white, in two dimensions. For this project we supplied white and blue lamps, the latter in different shades on purpose – the old lamps look much better and more playful this way. Some bunker lamps made of aluminum were delivered too.
The cast iron heads have been refurbished and preserved, the old aluminum distribution boxes have also been preserved. We mounted the old industrial lamps with black textile cable.
We packed the lamps safely in boxes and delivered them with a direct delivery by forwarding company to Vienna.
Of course we also buy many lamps, we found these old black factory lamps in Munich. They were hanging in a building at BMW in the Bavarian capital, which has been demolished. An engineer bought it locally, we were able to purchase the lamps from him. The lamps are decently dirty (the building was empty for a long time), but under the dust and paint residues they are very well preserved. They are from the 1930-ies – in this form and number they are hard to find today. After restoration they will also come to our site, we have already restored and delivered 4 of them for a textile museum.
All lamps that arrive I do not photograph, but some interesting items I always like. Here is a group of green industrial lamps. In front are classic enamel lamps in various shades of green, the diameter is 31 cm. The factory lamps have the manufacturer’s logo and technical information, as often, in the enamel. The diameter of these industrial lamps is 31 cm. In the back rows you can see old bunker lamps, which also have green enamel shades. These lamps are rather rare in color. They have the classic cast iron housing, glass and grille and are very attractive with these really nice green enamel shades. The preservation is excellent on these lamps as well.

Easter 2021


We wish our visitors and customers a happy Easter! Today we packed two lots, these will be dispatched on Tuesday after the holidays. There are 20 light gray enamel lamps for a manufacture in Bavaria and 10 large black factory lamps for an architecture office in Darmstadt. We installed the light gray industrial lamps with a black textile cable. The 10 large factory lamps have been equipped with an orange textile cable and a Schuko plug at the customer's request. Extremely rare enamel lamps from BESEG. Finding six identical exeamlars of it is not common. We have fitted the lamps with new fixings. They serve as ceiling lighting for a regular customer in Switzerland.
Details

We wish our visitors and customers a happy Easter!

Today we packed two lots, these will be dispatched on Tuesday after the holidays. There are 20 light gray enamel lamps for a manufacture in Bavaria and 10 large black factory lamps for an architecture office in Darmstadt. We installed the light gray industrial lamps with a black textile cable.

The 10 large factory lamps have been equipped with an orange textile cable and a Schuko plug at the customer’s request.

Extremely rare enamel lamps from BESEG. Finding six identical exeamlars of it is not common. We have fitted the lamps with new fixings. They serve as ceiling lighting for a regular customer in Switzerland.

Spring 2021


Spring 2021. The first months of the year passed very quickly, we worked very hard. We have supplied a lot of old lamps and seating furniture for private customers as well as for projects. A post for a customer in Switzerland. The various blue factory lamps dominate, the very large enamel lamps with a cast iron top are interesting. In this size (DM 52 cm) they are rather rare. ... and so the industrial lamps went on their way, with a direct delivery to Switzerland. Another group of old color lamps, this time for the Bärner Brocki. 10 old stools with new oak seats were also included. The concept here was to support the lighting with different, colored enamel lamps. In this case, the lamps were delivered without wiring, we supplied the 200 meters of textile cable for installation separately.This order was again transported to Switzerland with a direct trip. This larger group of old industrial lamps went to Graz for a catering project. Everything, as always, neatly packaged, again with direct delivery to Graz. We sent 70 industrial lamps to London on these two pallets. After the premier, I will reveal which old factory lamps are in the boxes and for which project they are used. Of course we buy the old factory lamps just as diligently as we deliver them. Here we have an interesting lot of very rare enamel lamps. We have been able to buy more than 40 examples of this industrial lamp. The lamps are in excellent condition. At that time, these lamps were also made in two sizes; we have both versions in stock. Another group of lamps that is not common: we recently bought over 30 of the rare blue-gray industrial lamps, they are still awaiting restoration. In the background you can see the classic large enamel lamps, which were very common at the time.
Details

Spring 2021. The first months of the year passed very quickly, we worked very hard. We have supplied a lot of old lamps and seating furniture for private customers as well as for projects.

A post for a customer in Switzerland. The various blue factory lamps dominate, the very large enamel lamps with a cast iron top are interesting. In this size (DM 52 cm) they are rather rare.

… and so the industrial lamps went on their way, with a direct delivery to Switzerland.

Another group of old color lamps, this time for the Bärner Brocki. 10 old stools with new oak seats were also included. The concept here was to support the lighting with different, colored enamel lamps. In this case, the lamps were delivered without wiring, we supplied the 200 meters of textile cable for installation separately.

This order was again transported to Switzerland with a direct trip.

This larger group of old industrial lamps went to Graz for a catering project.

Everything, as always, neatly packaged, again with direct delivery to Graz.

We sent 70 industrial lamps to London on these two pallets. After the premier, I will reveal which old factory lamps are in the boxes and for which project they are used.

Of course we buy the old factory lamps just as diligently as we deliver them. Here we have an interesting lot of very rare enamel lamps. We have been able to buy more than 40 examples of this industrial lamp. The lamps are in excellent condition. At that time, these lamps were also made in two sizes; we have both versions in stock.

Another group of lamps that is not common: we recently bought over 30 of the rare blue-gray industrial lamps, they are still awaiting restoration. In the background you can see the classic large enamel lamps, which were very common at the time.

Christmas 2020


Christmas 2020Fabriklampen.de wishes you a Merry ChristmasAfter an eventful year and a lot of work, we are taking company holidays for the last days of the year. We wish our visitors and customers Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2021!We have also worked hard in the last few weeks, delivering many lamps for projects and private customers. Of course, some deliveries with old industrial lamps have also arrived. The white factory lampsA classic group of white enamel lamps with cast iron tops. Here, the cast iron parts have already been refurbished and preserved, but the lamps have not yet been assembled and electrified. These lamps exist in two sizes (diameter 36 and 41 cm), we also have many original glasses and some of the old aluminum distribution boxes in our stock. We can also mount these old factory lamps with tubular steel suspension. We have approx. 150 pieces of the type currently in stock.Old white factory lamps Enamel lamps in two sizesThe black enamel lampsThis group of black industrial lamps, which is becoming increasingly rare, has also recently arrived. Classic, three-part shape, beautiful manufacturer hallmark in the enamel, unmistakable patina of the old, original factory lamps. We currently have around 60 copies of this type in stockOld black enamel lamps in a classic shape
Details

Christmas 2020

Fabriklampen.de wishes you a Merry Christmas

After an eventful year and a lot of work, we are taking company holidays for the last days of the year. We wish our visitors and customers Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2021!

We have also worked hard in the last few weeks, delivering many lamps for projects and private customers. Of course, some deliveries with old industrial lamps have also arrived.

The white factory lamps

A classic group of white enamel lamps with cast iron tops. Here, the cast iron parts have already been refurbished and preserved, but the lamps have not yet been assembled and electrified. These lamps exist in two sizes (diameter 36 and 41 cm), we also have many original glasses and some of the old aluminum distribution boxes in our stock. We can also mount these old factory lamps with tubular steel suspension. We have approx. 150 pieces of the type currently in stock.

Old white factory lamps Enamel lamps in two sizes

The black enamel lamps

This group of black industrial lamps, which is becoming increasingly rare, has also recently arrived. Classic, three-part shape, beautiful manufacturer hallmark in the enamel, unmistakable patina of the old, original factory lamps. We currently have around 60 copies of this type in stock

Old black enamel lamps in a classic shape

Factory lamps autumn 2020


We get old factory lamps often – we cannot report on all the items that we receive. But sometimes there are finds that are more interesting than the usual ones. We report about them here from time to time.We recently found some interesting items again: we were able to acquire around 200 old factory lamps from the roof of a factory building in Breslau.60 black enamel lamps and another 140 black lamps, where the shades are lacquered, were stored up there. The lamps date from the 1930s and were dismantled a few decades ago and stowed in the roof structure. An increasingly rare find – these lamps can hardly be found from the time.The painted factory lampsThe lamps are made in Germany. In addition to the enamelled lights, many manufacturers also offered lacquered shades, which were more affordable. At the same time, the same shape was also made enameled.The painted factory lamps naturally show massive signs of age – so all shades are unique. With the weathered umbrellas, absolutely individual and unique lighting effects can be produced. These umbrellas are something for real loft and industry fans who value authenticity and individuality.The enamel lampsThe old enamel lamps are also special: the connection has a thread where you could previously adjust the height of the sockets individually with the help of longer threaded tubes. In the vast majority of lamps, the sockets were (and are) permanently installed. Here you can adjust the height of the socket individually with the help of the thread and thus optimize the beam angle and thus the light cone. Of course, the socket stays where it is because it is screwed down. The position of the shade can be adjusted along the threaded tube. We can also offer this version.An old workshop cabinetA little change in everyday life: even an old workshop cabinet has got a new life with us. We found it in a badly rocked condition and completely restored it: now he’s ready for the next hundred years.
Details

We get old factory lamps often – we cannot report on all the items that we receive. But sometimes there are finds that are more interesting than the usual ones. We report about them here from time to time.
We recently found some interesting items again: we were able to acquire around 200 old factory lamps from the roof of a factory building in Breslau.
60 black enamel lamps and another 140 black lamps, where the shades are lacquered, were stored up there. The lamps date from the 1930s and were dismantled a few decades ago and stowed in the roof structure. An increasingly rare find – these lamps can hardly be found from the time.
The painted factory lamps
The lamps are made in Germany. In addition to the enamelled lights, many manufacturers also offered lacquered shades, which were more affordable. At the same time, the same shape was also made enameled.
The painted factory lamps naturally show massive signs of age – so all shades are unique. With the weathered umbrellas, absolutely individual and unique lighting effects can be produced. These umbrellas are something for real loft and industry fans who value authenticity and individuality.
The enamel lamps
The old enamel lamps are also special: the connection has a thread where you could previously adjust the height of the sockets individually with the help of longer threaded tubes. In the vast majority of lamps, the sockets were (and are) permanently installed. Here you can adjust the height of the socket individually with the help of the thread and thus optimize the beam angle and thus the light cone. Of course, the socket stays where it is because it is screwed down. The position of the shade can be adjusted along the threaded tube. We can also offer this version.
An old workshop cabinet
A little change in everyday life: even an old workshop cabinet has got a new life with us. We found it in a badly rocked condition and completely restored it: now he’s ready for the next hundred years.

July 2020


July 2020 at fabriklampen.de. We recently bought old enamel lamps from a stock. Sometimes this happens, but it is relatively rare. I also didn’t want to believe it when a seller wrote to me recently. However, I gave it a chance and in fact: the lamps – including a lot of shades from Louis Poulsen – were really old, original lamps, still packed in old paper. The seller’s grandfather stowed them in the attic decades ago and the lamps have spent the last half-century in a sleeping beauty slumber. I of course bought the shades immediately. This is a really old post. As a rule, lamps are still found as old stocks from the 1970s and 1980s. Although these have also become rarer, the matter is not impossible.There are many factory lamps on the market that are sold as old: are they really old?Enamel shades from old stocks show almost always signs of age: small spots with rust, flaking etc., as can be seen in the pictures here. The enamel is fresh, but not like the fake lamps. If lamps have been sold in impeccable condition in large numbers for many years (typically on online marketplaces, but sometimes also in individual web shops), especially in forms that are only available on these pages, usually in several colors, there is reason to doubt.Relatively simple shapes, which otherwise never appear as used lamps, in colors that never existed for historical industrial lamps (yellow, pink, ivory, etc. pp.) are usually also new. I once saw in a web shop with industrial lamps, where the seller (or manufacturer) chipped off the enamel with a hammer, making the lamps look used, and thus sold the new lamps as “old”. The whole thing didn’t look authentic, to say the least.Perfect fakes?Many lamps are faked perfectly. A typical example of this are some Eastern European lamps. These are newly produced in a wide variety of colors. Everything is perfect, even the manufacturer’s brand in the enamel. With junction boxes and all the trimmings, the lamps are still produced today and sold well as old.The old EKA / EMAX lamps are also counterfeited: these are easy to identify in terms of quality and the manufacturer’s brand is usually missing. By the way: scissor lamps are also produced here (both for the ceiling and for the wall) and sold as old.In addition to Eastern Europe, the lamps, which are then sold as old, are usually manufactured in Asia.The list could be written further, the conclusion is: keep your eyes open if you are looking for old lamps!By the way: even with old industrial furniture – there is slowly more fake (sold as old) than original…
Details

We recently bought old enamel lamps from a stock. Sometimes this happens, but it is relatively rare. I also didn’t want to believe it when a seller wrote to me recently. However, I gave it a chance and in fact: the lamps – including a lot of shades from Louis Poulsen – were really old, original lamps, still packed in old paper. The seller’s grandfather stowed them in the attic decades ago and the lamps have spent the last half-century in a sleeping beauty slumber. I of course bought the shades immediately. This is a really old post. As a rule, lamps are still found as old stocks from the 1970s and 1980s. Although these have also become rarer, the matter is not impossible.
There are many factory lamps on the market that are sold as old: are they really old?
Enamel shades from old stocks show almost always signs of age: small spots with rust, flaking etc., as can be seen in the pictures here. The enamel is fresh, but not like the fake lamps. If lamps have been sold in impeccable condition in large numbers for many years (typically on online marketplaces, but sometimes also in individual web shops), especially in forms that are only available on these pages, usually in several colors, there is reason to doubt.
Relatively simple shapes, which otherwise never appear as used lamps, in colors that never existed for historical industrial lamps (yellow, pink, ivory, etc. pp.) are usually also new. I once saw in a web shop with industrial lamps, where the seller (or manufacturer) chipped off the enamel with a hammer, making the lamps look used, and thus sold the new lamps as “old”. The whole thing didn’t look authentic, to say the least.
Perfect fakes?
Many lamps are faked perfectly. A typical example of this are some Eastern European lamps. These are newly produced in a wide variety of colors. Everything is perfect, even the manufacturer’s brand in the enamel. With junction boxes and all the trimmings, the lamps are still produced today and sold well as old.
The old EKA / EMAX lamps are also counterfeited: these are easy to identify in terms of quality and the manufacturer’s brand is usually missing. By the way: scissor lamps are also produced here (both for the ceiling and for the wall) and sold as old.
In addition to Eastern Europe, the lamps, which are then sold as old, are usually manufactured in Asia.
The list could be written further, the conclusion is: keep your eyes open if you are looking for old lamps!
By the way: even with old industrial furniture – there is slowly more fake (sold as old) than original…

April 2020


April 2020 at fabriklampen.deWe work diligently as always: both the old factory lamps and the industrial furniture are lovingly refurbished or restored on an ongoing basis. Here are some pictures from the past weeks:Laid table: Beautiful old green industrial lamps with cast iron top - it is rare item for a project.Various old, reconditioned industrial stools that can also be used as garden stools. We installed the old stools with new oak seats.Old industrial chairs from a former textile factory: gently cleaned and treated: perfect for a loft.An old doctor's desk, around 1950-1960, in a rare “rockabilly” form. We have provided the table with a new solid oak top, which we have stained black.Play of light with an old factory lamp: the lamp comes from the 1960s, the head part resembles a Sputnik and creates a beautiful light effect.An old large industrial table or workbench, restored and ready for the next hundred years.
Details

April 2020 at fabriklampen.de

We work diligently as always: both the old factory lamps and the industrial furniture are lovingly refurbished or restored on an ongoing basis. Here are some pictures from the past weeks:

Laid table: Beautiful old green industrial lamps with cast iron top – it is rare item for a project.

Various old, reconditioned industrial stools that can also be used as garden stools. We installed the old stools with new oak seats.

Old industrial chairs from a former textile factory: gently cleaned and treated: perfect for a loft.

An old doctor’s desk, around 1950-1960, in a rare “rockabilly” form. We have provided the table with a new solid oak top, which we have stained black.

Play of light with an old factory lamp: the lamp comes from the 1960s, the head part resembles a Sputnik and creates a beautiful light effect.

An old large industrial table or workbench, restored and ready for the next hundred years.

January 2020


Some pictures from our work in January 2020.Old factory lamps from the 1920s, restored and equipped with black and white textile cable. They are all with their new owners and shine like they have been for almost 100 years.An industrial table with cast iron feet and solid top - we have many tables like this, in different sizes, all original, with a beautiful patina. Weight from 100 kg. Old headlights, also prepared, for a classic car garage before shipping to Switzerland.We got three rather large copper plates from an old department store.A still life with old industrial lamps and some pieces of furniture.
Details

Some pictures from our work in January 2020.

Old factory lamps from the 1920s, restored and equipped with black and white textile cable. They are all with their new owners and shine like they have been for almost 100 years.

An industrial table with cast iron feet and solid top – we have many tables like this, in different sizes, all original, with a beautiful patina. Weight from 100 kg.

Old headlights, also prepared, for a classic car garage before shipping to Switzerland.

We got three rather large copper plates from an old department store.

A still life with old industrial lamps and some pieces of furniture.

Christmas 2019


We wish our visitors and customers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!
Details

We wish our visitors and customers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!

Autumn 2019


Autumn 2019: some pictures to beginning of autumn. We found a couple of very rare and old black industrial lamps. They are now restored and fully functional again. An autumn still life and some factory lamps from the last weeks.
Details

Autumn 2019: some pictures to beginning of autumn.
We found a couple of very rare and old black industrial lamps. They are now restored and fully functional again. An autumn still life and some factory lamps from the last weeks.

Summer 2019


We have summer holiday till early September. Pictures of our last bike tour on Lake Constance. Sometimes it is rainy, but mostly with sun. A true design classic from the 1930s, discovered on a garage flea market - luckily found on the last day, I had to drag him only 50 kilometers ....We wish you a beautiful summer time!
Details

We have summer holiday till early September.

Pictures of our last bike tour on Lake Constance. Sometimes it is rainy, but mostly with sun. A true design classic from the 1930s, discovered on a garage flea market – luckily found on the last day, I had to drag him only 50 kilometers ….

We wish you a beautiful summer time!

Factory lamps May 2019


A beautiful post of colorful factory lamps and wall lamps for a restaurant in Koblenz.
Details

A beautiful post of colorful factory lamps and wall lamps for a restaurant in Koblenz.

Easter 2019


Happy Easter 2019! Old green and blue enamel industrial lamps.
Details

Happy Easter 2019! Old green and blue enamel industrial lamps.

April 2019


Much has happened in the last year. Beside many beautiful projects, we moved from Augsburg to Ravensburg. We feel well at Lake Constance and work as diligently as before. In order to provide a better insight into our lives and activities, we are now also active on Facebook. You will find us there, as everywhere, under the name fabriklampen.de. See you soon!
Details

Much has happened in the last year. Beside many beautiful projects, we moved from Augsburg to Ravensburg. We feel well at Lake Constance and work as diligently as before. In order to provide a better insight into our lives and activities, we are now also active on Facebook. You will find us there, as everywhere, under the name fabriklampen.de. See you soon!

Spring 2019


We start the spring 2019 with these colourful lot of old factory lamps. We have 20 pieces of them in stock. Further details and new items can be found at our lamps-site.
Details

We start the spring 2019 with these colourful lot of old factory lamps. We have 20 pieces of them in stock. Further details and new items can be found at our lamps-site.

Bunker lamps 01.2019


We start the new year 2019 with these nice restored old bunker lamps. We have near 100 pieces of them in stock. Further details can be found at our lamps-site.
Details

We start the new year 2019 with these nice restored old bunker lamps. We have near 100 pieces of them in stock. Further details can be found at our lamps-site.

Christmas 2018


We wish our visitors Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Details

We wish our visitors Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Industrial lamps may 2018


Nice old industrial lamps after arriving. These lamps are rare, so I made some picture. Nice form (the smallest version of these lamps), with traces of age and usage. Partly with white, partly with black inscriptions (hallmarks). We have them restored, you find these lamps on our lamp-site.
Details

Nice old industrial lamps after arriving. These lamps are rare, so I made some picture. Nice form (the smallest version of these lamps), with traces of age and usage. Partly with white, partly with black inscriptions (hallmarks). We have them restored, you find these lamps on our lamp-site.

Industrial stools 05. 2018


We have nice old, restored industrial stools and chairs in stock. Pedestals gently restored, with traces of age and usage. Sits reneved, made of waxed oak. Old pieces, partly from the 1930ies. You find on our Furniture-site industrial tables too.
Details

We have nice old, restored industrial chairs and stools in stock. Pedestals gently restored, with traces of age and usage. Sits reneved, made of waxed oak. Old pieces, partly from the 1930ies. You find on our Furniture-site industrial tables too.

Easter with factory lamps


Happy Easter 2018! Old blue enamel industrial lamps.
Details

Happy Easter 2018! Old blue enamel industrial lamps.

Antique factory lamps, 02.2018


Nice old, partly antique factory lamps. They come in the next days on the site.
Details

Nice old, partly antique factory lamps. They come in the next days on the site.

Christmas 2017


We wish our visitors Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Details

We wish our visitors Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Spreegold, Bikini Berlin 04.2017


Our old factory lamps (Spreegold-Restaurant, Bikini-House) in the heart of Berlin, April 2017.
Details

Our old factory lamps (Spreegold-Restaurant, Bikini-House) in the heart of Berlin, April 2017.

Easter & factory lamps 2017


Happy Easter 2017! Our big old enamel factory lamps in a pizzeria.
Details

Happy Easter 2017! Our big old enamel lamps in a pizzeria.

Bunker lamps, January 2017


Nice collection of 50 pieces old bunker lamps after arriving. Partly with nice black enamel shades - soon available!
Details

Nice collection of 50 pieces old bunker lamps after arriving. Partly with nice black enamel shades – soon available!

Christmas 2016


We wish our visitors Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Details

We wish our visitors Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Factory lamps December 2016


Nice collection of colourful factory lamps after arriving, December 2016. We make Christmas holidays from 19. December till 09. January. We wish our visitors Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Details

Nice collection of colourful factory lamps after arriving, December 2016. We make Christmas holidays from 19. December till 09. January. We wish our visitors Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Factory lamps September 2016


We are back after our summer holiday. On the way back we brought home some beautiful black factory lamps with marking (lamps on the pictures in original condition).
Details

We are back after our summer holiday. On the way back we brought home some beautiful black factory lamps with marking (lamps on the pictures in original condition).

Summer Holidays 2016


We have summer holiday till early September. We wish you a beautiful summer time!
Details

We have summer holiday till early September. We wish you a beautiful summer time!

Enamel lamp shades, 07. 2016


Nice black and blue enamel lamp shades after arriving – a group of about 150 nice factory lamps in grayish blue and black in various sizes. Permanent in stock.
Details

Nice black and blue enamel lamp shades after arriving – a group of about 150 nice factory lamps in grayish blue and black in various sizes. Permanent in stock.

Old ship lamps, July 2016


Nice old ship lamps with aluminium domes after arriving – a very rare found. Currently we have 30 pieces of them in stock. Partly with strong traces of age (rust on the shades) – the domes are intact. Soon available!
Details

Nice old ship lamps with aluminium domes after arriving – a very rare found. Currently we have 30 pieces of them in stock. Partly with strong traces of age (rust on the shades) – the domes are intact. Soon available!