First produced in 1933, the handmade Standard Coolicon lampshades are British industrial icons. Graceful, subtle and brimming with confidence; their form is as fresh and aesthetically pleasing now as when they were when first drawn for the patent application.

The lampshades innovative design incorporated a vented top gallery that allowed high-watt bulbs to remain cool. The original bidirectional light - the revolutionary vented gallery created an ambient light above and a strong task light below.

Hard-wearing and durable, the Standard Coolicon lampshade became an instant hit among workers in factories, workshops and offices up and down the country. A loyal, unwavering fixture in Britain’s industrial heartlands, the trusty Coolicon even found its way into Winston Churchill’s wartime bunker kitchen.

Coolicon Lighting is a British craft-based lighting brand with a deeply rooted heritage stretching back to the factories and workshops of 1933 Britain. Coolicon products are handmade using time-honored techniques and materials true to the iconic design.

Details

• Made In: England
• Material: Steel, Vitreous Enamel, Brass
• Dimensions:
• Small- 5.9"H x 8.9" Dia.
• Large- 9.6"H x 15.75" Dia.
• Additional Information:
• Canopy is 3.25"H x 5" Dia. for both product sizes
• Light source: E26 socket, 60W
• 60" cord length