The Holophane Company | Large Regency-style “Blondel” P...

A large statement neoclassical Regency-style plafonnier with signed Holophane “Blondel” prism-glass bowl. The brass frame designed with decorative lion heads and maintaining the original chain and ceiling hook for suspension. England c1920 Dimensions/ Specifications: Ht.(as displayed)94cm/37in, Ht,(Min)79/31, Dpth.(bowl)22/8.5, W.41/16 Supplied with original 3.5in ceiling rose Height reducible Height extendable for additional charge Not Included: 3 x B.22  (6w or 8w) L.E.D candle/GLS Bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department) Screw fixings The Holophane Company, UK,U.S.A & France In 1893, André Blondel invents the prismatic glass molding, on the principle of the Fresnel lens. The invention is patented under the name “Holophane” whose Greek roots mean “harmonious distribution of light”. In 1898, Otis Mygatt, an American businessman, buys the patent and creates two companies on each side of the Atlantic for the production and sale of Holophane products. Holophane Glass Co. (USA): manufacturing / sales, and Holophane Limited (UK) The year 1920 sees the birth of “Holophane SA” in France. The English company (Holophane Limited) joins forces with a French industrialist to create a production site and installs glassware in Les Andelys. Holophane SA is born.