Philips HDK 400 Factory Pendant, 1950s, Polished Aluminium | Large Dutch Industrial Hanging Lamp
Philips HDK 400 Factory Pendant, 1950s, Polished Aluminium | Large Dutch Industrial Hanging Lamp
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A large 1950s Philips HDK 400 factory pendant, polished aluminium. Made in the Netherlands for industrial halls, now renovated for a dining table, kitchen island or restaurant.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Philips, the Netherlands |
| Model | HDK 400 series |
| Produced | 1950s |
| Original use | Factory and workshop lighting |
| Top | Blasted aluminium |
| Shade | Shiny polished aluminium |
| Cover | Plexiglass cover underneath, easily removable |
| Dimensions | Ø 53 × H 70 cm |
| Wiring | Rewired, E27 fitting, approx. 2 m cord; no switch or plug, ready for hardwiring. Would you like a plug fitted? Email us before ordering. |
| Bulb | Not included; fits any standard E27 bulb |
| Price | Per lamp |
| Import duty | Payable by the buyer in their own country (outside the EU) |
The story
Philips made the HDK series in the Netherlands in the 1950s to light factories and workshops. The cast-aluminium top once housed a heavy transformer, while the deep shade throws the light straight down onto the work floor.
The restoration
The top and shade were renovated (polished aluminium), the heavy original transformers were removed so the lamp is now much lighter and easier to hang, and the lamp was rewired to an E27 fitting.
In your interior
Above a dining table, kitchen island or restaurant counter, alone or in a row. Every lamp has its own signs of age, so there may be small differences between the pieces you receive.