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Antique Shade Moulds Discovered & Restored Between 1900 and 1950 schoolhouse-style shades and light fixtures were widely used in private residences and institutional settings, including schools, galleries and libraries. Originally produced in hundreds of designs and sizes, these shades and fixtures were a popular choice of architects and homeowners alike. But by the 1960s only a handful of designs remained in production. In 2002 owner and founder Brian Fahery discovered a collection of original cast-iron moulds in an upstate New York warehouse, all but forgotten for more than a half century. “We were literally searching through this huge old warehouse with flashlights, running our hands around the inside of these massive cast-iron moulds to feel the shape they made…These are the old original moulds that make our shades today.” Once covered with layers of rust and dirt, these moulds have been restored and returned to production. This collection represents some of the best examples of true American lighting design and is the inspiration behind Schoolhouse Electric Co. |
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