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1950s British Industrial Linear Tube Light by G.E.C

$2,574.06per item
£1,850per item
€2,203.91per item
CA$3,545.63per item
A$3,591.04per item
CHF 2,062.87per item
MX$43,545.97per item
NOK 23,929.04per item
SEK 24,357.01per item
DKK 16,476.54per item
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About the Item

A study in post war British engineering, this rare 1950s linear tube light was manufactured by G.E.C, General Electric Company, one of the defining forces of twentieth century electrical design in the United Kingdom. Produced during the industrious optimism of the early post war years, it carries the quiet authority of a piece built for purpose. Salvaged from a former factory in London’s East End, each example has been carefully restored, preserving its original cream painted aluminium housings. The softly aged finish, with its subtle texture and honest patina, speaks to decades of industrial service. The cast end caps retain the embossed “G.E.C – Made in England” marking, a detail prized by collectors of authentic mid century British industrial lighting. A powder coated steel rod forms the spine between the two solid aluminium housings, while a clear glass tube creates a crisp, uninterrupted linear profile. The proportions are restrained and architectural, making it equally compelling above a long kitchen island, suspended over a dining table, or installed in a studio or gallery setting. Professionally converted with LED tubes, the fixture offers efficient, contemporary illumination while maintaining the functional clarity of its original factory design. A rare survivor of Britain’s manufacturing era, refined for modern interiors yet unapologetically industrial in spirit.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 71.66 in (182 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v,220-240v
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1960
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Professionally rewired with new CE certified or UL listed components. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leicester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2237349039522

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