Philips HDK Factory Pendant Light, 1950s | Black-on-Black Enamel Industrial Hanging Lamp, Renovated
Philips HDK Factory Pendant Light, 1950s | Black-on-Black Enamel Industrial Hanging Lamp, Renovated
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The Philips HDK factory pendant in an all-black version: the aluminium top blasted and finished in satin black, above a black enamel shade with a white inside.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Philips |
| Model | HDK series |
| Origin | The Netherlands |
| Produced | 1950s |
| Finish | Aluminium top blasted and finished in satin black; black enamel shade, white inside |
| 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 |
| Weight | Original heavy transformers removed, so the lamp is lighter and easier to hang |
| Dimensions | Ø 53 cm, height 70 cm |
| 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 factory halls and workshops. The cast-aluminium top once housed a heavy transformer; under it hangs a large enamel shade that throws the light straight down onto the work floor. Today these pendants are among the most recognisable Dutch industrial lights.
The restoration
We blasted the aluminium tops, finished them in satin black and rewired each lamp. The heavy transformers have been removed.
In your interior
The black-on-black version is calmer and more graphic than the bare aluminium, and suits dark kitchens, restaurants and minimal interiors. Hung as a pair, they work well above a dining table.