Posted by Betty+ on Oct 19, 2018 |
When Reuben Benjamin founded the Benjamin Electric Manufacturing Company in Chicago in the late 19th century, he probably never imagined that the RLM reflector dome shade he invented would still play an integral role in lighting beloved Wrigley Field more than 100 years later.
Benjamin’s RLM lights greatly improved the industrial lighting of that time and served as the inspiration for many of our handcrafted fixtures. When the concourse area at the 104-year-old ballpark needed a lighting update, the designers turned to Barn Light Electric for a vintage-inspired, yet technologically advanced solution.
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on Aug 10, 2018 |
It’s midseason and two new stars are joining our Lineup Collection today! The Outfield and Gridiron Series are the latest heavy-hitters in our commercial LED lighting offerings. The dome-shaped profile of this new fixture presents a mid-sized shade perfect for high-traffic commercial spaces in need of crisp, bright lighting. These shades complement the other players in the lineup — the deep bowl look of the Overtime and Kickoff and the traditional warehouse shade of the Playoff and Scrimmage.
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on Jun 22, 2018 |
Continuing with major league additions to our handcrafted line of LED lighting, Barn Light Electric is excited to announce the latest round in our High Lumen Lineup Collection.
The Kickoff and Overtime feature modern deep-bowl styling designed to brighten large commercial facilities with their brilliant LED illumination. Combining performance, efficiency, and durability into their designs, these newest additions to the Barn Light lineup set a high bar for commercial LED lighting.
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on May 11, 2018 |
The phrase “Where vintage and modern collide” isn’t just a slogan for our t-shirts here at Barn Light Electric. This phrase describes the passion we have for handcrafting classic styles of lighting while making them fresh and relevant with new materials, finishes, and options Grandma never dreamed of.
We’re sharing our passion this week with others in the industry at the annual LIGHTFAIR International trade show taking place in Chicago. It’s been a jam-packed week of meeting old friends and making new ones as we unveil our newest offerings with those in the lighting industry.
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on Jan 19, 2018 |
We’re barely three weeks into the new year, yet we’re celebrating the launch of another beautiful collection of American-made lighting! Sporting sleek, contemporary styling, the Milan and Venice Cylinder Collection embraces everything we love about modern design. Two distinct pendant styles, the Milan and the Venice, offer slender shades that are easy to customize for both commercial and residential spaces.
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on Jan 10, 2018 |
No matter what part of the country you live in, you’ve likely witnessed Mother Nature flexing her winter muscles this year producing record snowfalls and blowing arctic air from one coast to the other. The demand for heating has set records in some areas, and the need for lighting during the shorter days of winter will no doubt lead to higher energy bills next month.
Since today is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, we’re offering a few simple steps to reduce your energy consumption and be more environmentally friendly too!
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