Philips HDK Factory Pendant Light with Low Shade, 1950s | Black Enamel Industrial Hanging Lamp
Philips HDK Factory Pendant Light with Low Shade, 1950s | Black Enamel Industrial Hanging Lamp
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A Philips HDK factory pendant with the lower, flatter version of the black enamel shade, which makes the whole lamp a little more compact.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Philips |
| Model | HDK series |
| Origin | The Netherlands |
| Produced | 1950s |
| Finish | Sandblasted aluminium top; low 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 51.5 cm, height 65 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 and rewired each lamp. The heavy transformers have been removed.
In your interior
The lower shade suits rooms with a lower ceiling, or a row above a kitchen island where the full-height version would feel heavy.