Remodelista

10 Easy Pieces: Ceiling Socket Fixtures

March 11th, 2008

From Julie and Janet:

Our top picks for ceiling socket fixtures. Just make sure to use a filament bulb or a silver-bowled lightbulb (see below).

Below: NG Satin nickel plate with porcelain socket (also available in darkened brass); designed by architect Annabelle Selldorf for the Neue Galerie in Manhattan. Available  for $350.

Below: Benedict porcelain ceiling fixture in black or white; $65 at schoolhouseelectric.com.

Below: Anodized aluminum Purity sconce from Resolute; $130 at unicahome.com.

Below: Alabax surface fixture in black or white porcelain; $99 at schoolhouselectric.com.

Below: Solid brass and white ceramic ceiling light from Italian company Ceramiche Fabbro; 142 Euros at manufactum.com.

Below: Vaportite yard light, $25 at lightinguniverse.com:

Below: American Fluorescent 12-inch ceiling-mount work light can be screwed directly into a ceiling-mounted incandescent socket; silver exterior, white enameled interior; $36 at lightinguniverse.com:

Below: Matte nickel-plated brass fitting; 57 euros from manufactum.com.

Below: Star flush mount light by Eric Cohler for Visual Comfort (available in bronze, antique brass, or antique silver); $210 at nennaslighting.com.

Below: The basic porcelain lamp holder, $1.99 at acehardware.com:

Below L: Edison 40 watt hairpin filament bulb; $9.94 at 1000bulbs.com. Below R: Clear Satco silver-bowl 60 watt bulb; $3.34 at 1000bulbs.com.

Related posts:

1. 10 Easy Pieces: Retro Bath Sconces
2. 10 Easy Pieces: Industrial Lights
3. Lighting: Nauset Lantern Shop
4. Steal This Look: Black Lights
5. 10 Easy Pieces: Clip-on Lights

Entry Filed under: 10 EASY PIECES, LIGHTING