The High Top Smokehouse Light is a robust, quality steel shade with a twisted cord and chain suspension. Not lightweight aluminium like many modern day copies. Porcelain enamel has been applied to the steel shade, resulting in a smooth, glossy black outer finish and contrasting white inner. The application of porcelain enamel is a complicated process involving many different and very technical steps. Our porcelain enamel finished steel shades use the same age old methods to produce shades that mirror the factory shades of yesteryear. Porcelain enamel has been widely used in industry since the Industrial Revolution. It was popular not only for its attractive appearance but also for its resistance to corrosion and weathering. The high top, chain and pulley suspension design of this light make this black pendant light a feature over a kitchen island or as a kitchen centerpiece. It fits well in urban cafes, bars or restaurants as well. Available only at Fat Shack Vintage.

Features include:

Porcelain enamel black shade
Quality steel shade with twisted cord and chain suspension
Glossy black outer with contrasting white inner
Maximum drop of 1.38 metres
Mix of robust design, traditional techniques and sleek style
Standard Australian E27 screw in fitting
Give this pendant a vintage feel by adding an old style wooden mounting block
Ideal for kitchen lighting, dining rooms and hospitality design fitouts

About the High Top Smokehouse Light:

Robust, quality steel shade. Not lightweight aluminium like many modern day copies.
Our porcelain enamel shades use these same age old methods to produce shades that mirror the factory shades of yesteryear. By the nature of the complex process, shades may have varying degrees of minor surface imperfections such as chips, cracks and textural variations. These types of imperfections are exactly the same as those imperfections you might find in much loved vintage shades that used exactly the same method of enameling. They add to the shades character and appeal and are not considered defects.
The steel shade is 450mm in diameter and 370mm high to the top of the dome pulley.
The maximum drop of the black pendant from ceiling to bottom of shade is 1.38 metres.
Chain suspension with black twisted cloth cord.
Supplied with both black nickle chain and black chain so that you can choose which you prefer.
Designed with an extension lamp holder, the light bulb does not sit up in the neck of the shade. It sits within the middle of the shade for maximum light output.
They are equipped with a screw in E27 lamp holder (max 60W).
The ceiling rose is 120mm in diameter and 45mm in height (not including the cord grip).The wooden mounting block shown in the pictures is not included. It can be purchased separately from here. Select the 12cm version from the drop down menu for this fitting.
The application of porcelain enamel is a complicated process involving many different and very technical steps. Firstly a thin layer of glass/ceramic is applied to the steel shade. It is a complex mixture of many materials which is best described simply as “powdered glass”. Before application, the powder is encapsulated in a chemical compound that allows it to hold an electrical charge during application. An electrostatic gun then fires the dry powder onto the electrically earthed steel shade; electrical forces bind the charged powder to the shade and it adheres. The shades are then passed through a furnace to experience long periods of stable high temperatures. This converts the adhering powder into a continuous glass layer. It is a complex process with many variables. This is the main reason why it is not widely used today as manufacturers prefer to use much simpler finishing methods using paint.

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Please Note: this listing is for the High Top Smokehouse Light only. The light bulbs shown in the pictures are for illustration purposes only.

This pendant light takes a screw in (E27) light bulb. We recommend our X Large Round Edison Bulb for a protruding look or our Quad Loop Round 4W LED Bulb less protruding look out of the shade.

Fat Shack Vintage sells a range of light bulbs so please see these items if you are interested in any of them.