1 Vintage 1940s Benjamin Industrial Pendant Light – NOS

Discovered in a long-shuttered commercial building awaiting demolition, these authentic Benjamin Electric fixtures remained untouched and uninstalled for over 40 years. Found dusty but preserved, the porcelain enamel finish remains exceptionally glossy and vibrant with original factory components still intact.

-Sold Individually- 

These are genuine New Old Stock (NOS) industrial lights — not reproductions.

Built during the golden era of American industrial manufacturing, these heavy-gauge steel shades feature authentic fired-on porcelain enamel, giving them the deep glass-like finish and durability modern reproductions rarely match.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Benjamin Electric Manufacturing Company
• Era: Circa 1940s
• Quantity: Sold individually (2 available)
• Shade Diameter: 14”
• Height: Approx. 7-1/4”
• Material: Heavy-gauge steel with green porcelain enamel finish
• Ceiling Canopy: New black metal canopy included
• Socket & Wiring: Modern socket with 3′ black cloth-covered cord
• Label: Original labeling preserved

Condition

True NOS (New Old Stock)

• Never previously installed or used
• Original porcelain finish retains exceptional gloss and color
• Original manufacturer labels remain intact
• Minor factory-production imperfections may exist, consistent with vintage porcelain enamel manufacturing

These lights were professionally assembled and tested for modern installation while preserving their original industrial character.

Why Authentic Porcelain Enamel Matters

Unlike many modern reproductions made from lightweight painted aluminum, these original Benjamin fixtures use genuine vitreous porcelain enamel fused directly to steel at high temperatures.

Benefits include:

• Extremely durable glass-like finish
• Easy to clean
• Fade-resistant color
• Heavy authentic construction
• Long-term collector and architectural appeal

This is the same manufacturing process that made vintage industrial lighting so enduring in factories, barns, workshops, and commercial spaces throughout America.

Ideal For

• Kitchen islands
• Farmhouse interiors
• Industrial lofts
• Barn restorations
• Retail spaces
• Restaurants & cafés
• Workshops & studios

Shipping

Professionally packed with extreme care to protect the porcelain enamel during transit.

Ready to ship.