Bakelite Bowl Close To Ceiling Light

These vintage style Bakelite Bowl Close To Ceiling Lights are a superb light fixture for low ceilings. A minimalistic metal batten batten holder allows the closest possible affixing of a shade to a ceiling. The Bakelite shades are manufactured here in Australia using the original moulds and machinery. This type of Bakelite light shade was traditionally used in general stores all over Australia. The genuine Bakelite shades will surely be a talking point with their warm Australiana charm. A great little light to use in home lighting, café lighting or any room looking to add some classic vintage styling.  Available only at Fat Shack Vintage!

  Features include:

• Vintage Australian charm
• Genuine Bakelite shade from original moulds of the 1930's
• For where a hanging pendant is not suitable
• Ideal for low ceilings
• Brass lamp holder and ceiling plate in two finishes
• Shades available in many colours
  
  

About the Bakelite Bowl Close To Ceiling Light:

• The batten holders allows the closest possible affixing of shades to a ceiling meaning they are ideal for low ceilings.
• The brass metal plate and lamp holder are available in an antique bronze or matt black finish to suit most decors. As this light is made to order, there is a longer lead time. This ensures the highest standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• The metal batten holder plate is 65mm in diameter and the measurement from the plate to the bottom of the lamp holder is 45mm.
• Available in a range of seven colours; black, green, red, mottled brown, mottled green, mottled red and white. All available from the drop down menu. 
• The shades are 155mm in diameter and 70mm high.
• These shades are also available as a Bakelite Bowl Pendant Light to allow continuity between rooms.
• The lamp holder has a removable lamp shade ring and takes a standard bayonet (B22) bulb. Max 40W.

Please Note: this listing is for the Bakelite Bowl Close To Ceiling Light only. The light bulbs shown in the pictures are for illustration purposes only. 

This fitting requires one standard Bayonet B22 Bulb. Complete the look with our designer light bulbs such as our vintage style exposed 25W Quad Loop Filament 2200K Edison Bulb or for a more energy efficient style that doesn't sacrifice vintage style, try the 4W Quad Loop Filament 2200K LED Bulb.

• As this brass product is made to order here in Australia, there is a longer lead time. This ensures the highest standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Current lead time to produce is approximately 10 weeks from order date. The lead time is approximate. If your order is urgent, please contact us for the current stock on hand level. Please note: orders containing ‘made to order’ items, will be held and shipped in their entirety once all goods are available. If you wish to split your order into separate shipments, a further freight charge will apply. Please contact us for freight calculations.
• Please note that we cannot cancel made to order items for a refund or exchange once production has commenced.
• For a shipping rate quote, just select your desired products and proceed to the checkout where you will be able to enter your delivery postcode in the Shipping Rate Calculator. It will then calculate the shipping price for your order based on your postcode and the items in your basket.
• To ensure peace of mind, all FSV orders are sent with tracking and full insurance.

Typical delivery times after dispatch are:

• Melbourne: approximately 2 business days 
• Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide: approximately 3-4 business days
• Brisbane, Tasmania: approximately 4-5 business days
• Darwin, Perth: approximately 5-6 business days
• For all areas outside these metro locations please allow an additional 1-3 business days (except if in NT remote areas, add on additional 10 business days)
• For large / bulky orders or express shipping, please contact us directly for a quotation of postage costs.

Click & Collect

Pickups and inspections are available at our Melbourne showroom / warehouse. Please contact us to arrange. 

Returns

We provide a 30 day return policy on all items purchased from our website (this excludes sale stock and custom orders). If the item arrives in tip top condition but you decide that you just don’t like it anymore or have changed your mind then please return the items in original, unused, unmarked condition and packaging within 30 days for a refund less freight.

Please note: This excludes sale items and custom orders. For ‘special event’ sale items please see the terms and conditions applicable to that sale.

Please contact us so we know to expect it and return the items to the following address:

Fat Shack Vintage
2 Age Street
Cheltenham, VIC 3192

Please check your order upon delivery and if required, report any damages, faults or problems within 14 days of receipt of goods. We will of course replace / refund any damaged items at no additional cost to you. 

For more info please see our FAQs or Returns & Warranties Page