Large EOW Ceiling Light
A huge vintage ceiling light with real presence. Made by the German engineering firm EOW in the 1970s, this large industrial pendant has a heavy clear glass dome, a polished aluminium body and a ribbed cast base, all built to survive life at sea. Hung singly over a kitchen island, stairwell or entrance hall, or in a row along a bar or warehouse conversion, it makes a bold, talking-point statement.
EOW supplied the majority of German ships with high quality, safe fittings from the 1960s onwards. The company was based in East Germany (the German Democratic Republic), and that heritage shows in the build: thick cast aluminium, a clamped glass dome and a robust terminal box. Each light carries the EOW maker's stamp and other original markings, and the glass is marked too. The terminal box is cast with the original German warning "Nur im spannungslosen Zustand öffnen" (open only when disconnected from power).
Key features
- Original EOW marine light, East Germany, 1970s
- Heavy clear glass dome with clamped aluminium ring
- Cast aluminium body with ribbed base and terminal box
- Original E40 lamp holder, takes a standard E40 bulb
- Genuine salvage with honest age-related wear: light marks and patina are part of its character
Dimensions
- Height: 66cm with bracket, 42cm without bracket
- Width: 30cm
- Depth: 31cm
- Weight: 20kg
Please note this is a heavy fitting: make sure the ceiling or mounting point is rated for 20kg.
Sold as an unwired vintage light body, so it should be wired and tested for your installation by a qualified electrician.