{"product_id":"american-colonial-revival-pendant-light-c-1920s-1930s","title":"American Colonial Revival Pendant Light c.1920s–1930s","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bcf42u\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eA striking American Colonial Revival hanging pendant light, likely dating to the 1920s–1930s, with a dark brass-toned body, chain suspension, decorative scroll arms, and a circular upper shade ring. The fixture has the romantic architecture of earlier oil and gas lighting, but was most likely produced as an early electric revival piece rather than an untouched 19th-century fuel lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eThe central body features layered, turned metal forms with stepped collars, a lower ring finial, and ornamental side hardware that gives the piece its old-world character. The upper circular ring appears designed to support a shade or diffuser, likely parchment, mica, or glass, which is no longer present. Even without the original shade, the fixture has a strong sculptural presence, especially when lit with warm exposed bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eLater white porcelain Leviton sockets have been added, marked “660W 250V” and “Made in U.S.A.,” indicating that the fixture has been rewired or modified at some point in its life. The result is a layered antique lighting piece with both historic form and later practical adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ery58m\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eDuring the early 20th century, American lighting manufacturers frequently borrowed design language from earlier oil, gas, and Colonial-era lighting. Fixtures from the 1920s and 1930s often used brass finishes, blackened accents, chain suspension, scroll arms, and shade rings to evoke the look of older household lamps while functioning as electric lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eThis pendant fits squarely within that revival tradition. It carries the drama of a converted oil lamp, but the overall construction suggests it was more likely designed as an electric historicist pendant from the beginning, or at least heavily adapted early in its life. That makes it especially appealing for interiors that want antique character without the delicacy of a true 19th-century fuel fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16j4o9l\" data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eThis is not a quiet little ceiling fixture pretending to behave. It has presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eIt belongs in an entryway, library, stairwell, dining nook, bar area, or moody hallway where the lighting can act as part of the architecture. The aged brass tone, exposed bulbs, chain drop, and scrollwork give it a collected, almost theatrical quality without tipping into costume-piece territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eStyled with warm Edison-style LED bulbs, it has a strong antique-industrial feel. Restored with a period-correct mica, parchment, or glass shade, it would lean more refined and historically complete. Either way, it brings the kind of texture modern lighting usually fails to achieve because apparently smooth cylinders and sadness became a design movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003eGood antique condition with visible age, patina, finish variation, and later electrical modification. The central body and decorative components show attractive darkened brass coloration. The white porcelain Leviton sockets are later replacements and are not original to the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003eThe original shade or diffuser is missing. The existing upper ring likely supported a shade system, though the exact original shade form is not confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3937\"\u003eThis fixture should be inspected and installed by a qualified electrician before use. It should not be assumed to be newly UL-listed or installation-ready without professional review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3942\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3962\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4582\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3976\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"3987\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4582\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4005\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003eHanging Pendant Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4098\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4039\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4098\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eColonial Revival \/ Historicist \/ Early Electric Revival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4122\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4107\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCirca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4122\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e1920s–1930s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4151\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4132\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4151\"\u003eLikely American\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4163\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4215\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBrass or brass-finished metal; porcelain sockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4256\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4225\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4256\"\u003eDark aged brass with patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4284\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4270\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4284\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eChain hung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4324\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4296\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4324\"\u003eTwo exposed bulb sockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4380\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4342\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSocket Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4342\" data-end=\"4380\"\u003eLeviton, 660W 250V, Made in U.S.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4415\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4389\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4415\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOriginal shade missing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4439\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4424\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4439\"\u003eUnconfirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4440\" data-end=\"4505\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4440\" data-end=\"4452\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4505\"\u003eAntique condition with later wiring modifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4582\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4517\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBest Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4582\"\u003eEntryway, library, dining nook, stairwell, bar, moody hallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4587\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"nq9drv\" data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4607\"\u003eElectrical Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4875\"\u003eThe fixture has later replacement Leviton porcelain sockets and appears to have been modified from its original configuration. Because antique lighting can carry wiring, grounding, and heat risks, it should be evaluated by a licensed electrician before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"5053\"\u003eFor use, low-heat LED bulbs are strongly recommended. High-wattage incandescent bulbs should be avoided unless an electrician confirms the fixture is safe for that application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43168088096873,"sku":null,"price":297.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_0365.jpg?v=1777529748","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/american-colonial-revival-pendant-light-c-1920s-1930s","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}