Philips HDK Factory Pendant Light, 1950s | Large Grey Enamel Industrial Hanging Lamp, Renovated
Philips HDK Factory Pendant Light, 1950s | Large Grey Enamel Industrial Hanging Lamp, Renovated
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A large 1950s Philips HDK factory pendant, made in the Netherlands, with a blasted aluminium top and a grey enamel shade that is bright white inside.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Philips |
| Model | HDK series |
| Origin | The Netherlands |
| Produced | 1950s |
| Finish | Sandblasted aluminium top; grey enamel shade, white inside, polished |
| 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 sandblasted the cast-aluminium tops, polished the grey enamel shades that were fitted to them and rewired each lamp. The heavy transformers have been removed.
In your interior
Above a kitchen island, a dining table or a bar, one makes a statement and a row of them creates a series. Each lamp differs slightly, which keeps a series lively.