HANDEL LAMPS AND FIXTURES No 548) O THE HANDEL COMPANY MERIDEN. CONNECTICUT NEW YORK SHOWROOMS. M MURRAY STREET j ■ Digitized by the Internet Archive 1 1 ' ^ ' ;’4 in 2017 with funding from - Getty Research Institute I , . ..iiO https://archive.org/details/handellampsfixtuOOhand Artistic Lighting 4!SM The landscape which is seen on a dark, murky day is trans’ formed with beauty when viewed in the mellow glow cf moon light. In like manner, the room which IS inanistically lighted, is en- riched in charm and elegance when lighted artistically. A lamp gives the final touch of individuality to a room. While it is an articb useful in itself, art has only to touch it in order to make it the best ornament any rcK>m can contain. FdaQclel Lamps Are made for gas, electricity, or oil and emphasize the decorative possibilities to the utmost. They are characterized by striking beauty and originality of design, combined with perfect cc^or harmony. The thorough construction, the form* (and material of the stand- ard, the shape, and coloring of the shade—ali unite to render a Handel Lamp a prized possession. On these two pages are ilfustrations of a few leading styles^ of Handel table tamps They unite beauty and originality of tksign with perfect illumination The color effects cf the ^des are rich and artistic. Two styles of shades are represented: bbv^n glass, or teroma, and applied metal and glass shades, or teroca. These lampS' will harmwize, p«'fect{y with any decoraticms or color scheme. They are designed for burning either gas or electricity See, price sheet. 6 SUGGESTIONS FOR GOOD LIGHTING The name “Handel " on a lamp has been for years a guarantee of notable artistic individuality and of unquesi toned utility. It stands for careful work- manship as well as for good design- ing. Into its designing and decoration go the individual skill and enthusiasm of the artist. Perfect Illumination In the making of Handel Lamps, two purposes are always kept in view. First, of course, comes the question of illuminatbn, the giving of sufficient light by which to read Utility must precede and underlie beauty. No striving after artistic effiect is permitted to prevent the light from shining with clear and steady radiance, with restful and mel- bw glow. The main purpose is to produce with gas, electricity, or oil the softest and clearest rays — light which will not tire or afflict the eye. Beauty and Simplicity After illumination comes beauty. Here the underlying motive is to have a lamp which will light up beautifully by night and harmonize with the furnishings of the room by day. These iHustrarions show Handel oil lamps. The jars or bases arc hand cast metal handsomely finished in brass, bronze, or copper. The bowls have a graceful fullness, perfect in form and proportion The colors of the shades b*«nd beautifully. The im- proved and patented shade holder nmkes the shades easily removable. Thc^ lamps cart be fined witfi an ad^able electric attachment, so that ^ey may be used with ciAer o«l or electricity. 7 8 v-i 10 SUGGESTIONS FOR GOOD LIGHTING The first essential of beauty in a lamp is the shape of the standard and of the shade. What ever the color scheme or the decorative detail, the form and proportions must first be right or the result wJl not be pleasing. On page eight are pictured five distinctive Handel electric fixtures for the avmg room, dining room, den. or hall. The large hanging shade No. 5285 is detadiable this practically gives two separate efFects in one. and is very convenient for house parties dances. wHcti only die upper lights are required No. 5308 and 5318 have the direct and indirect lighting; in cither, the lighting can be alternated, using the bow! lights for subdued effects and the shade for the mam illumination, or vice versa. On ai! these fix tures. Brush Brass is usually employed when amber efFects are required and Verdegreene for the green and red tones. Page nine shows Handel fixtures in arts and crafts style The designs are striking and original, the workmanship perfect. The copper is used m its natural state, grad ually darkening with age to a rich mahogany tone. The glass is carefully selected to harmonize with the metal. A selection of hanging domes for either gas or electricity are illustrated on pages ten and eleven. For dining room or library, these domes impart beautiful lighting efFects 11 12 SUGGESTIONS FOR GOOD LIGHTING Grace of form and line combines with pleasing proportions to render Handel Lamps thoroughly artistic. The many different styles and the distinctive designs make possible the selection of a lamp to harmonize with any interior architecture. Perfect Color Harmony Adequately to describe the many styles and color effects ^ Handel Lamps is an impossibility. They comprise almost innumerable varieties. A faint idea of the wide range of choice afforded the purchaser is given by the illustrations in this booklet. No matter what the design or cobring may be, the result is invariably harmonious and artistic. The cobrs blend perfectly. The light is soft and attract- ive. The entire effect is one of elegance and good taste. The mechanical construction of Handel Lamps is as thcrough as the designing is artistic. The equip ment and facilities of the Handel Company are com- plete for the creatbn of the finished lamp from the crude materials. From the foundry to the artists' studios, the aim of every one of our craftsmen is to produce— not a lamp that will merely be used for and then discarded— but a a permanent and treasured part roundings for years. The small desk or boudbir lamps on the opposite page are v«ritab!e art gems The coloring is exquisite and the light, while soft and subdued, affords perfect illumination. Each lamp is about indies in height Several styles have the art glass, or teroma shades ; others have the glass and metal, or teroca. The flo* r lamp illustrated on this page is admirably suited for a piano lamp or fer the bridge table. 13 14 SUGGESTIONS FOR GOOD LIGHTING Styles and Uses As indicated by the illustrations, the Handel line comprises practically every conceivable style of lamp for every purpose — table lamps, desk lamps, pendants, domes, showerfights, overhang' ing desk or piano lamps, lanterns (many in arts and crafts style), etc They can be had for electricity, for gas, or for oil. X-omBining grace of form, perfect construC' lion and exquisite coloring, Handel Lamps ap peal to every home-owner who realizes the value of artistic lighting for the well furnished room. As gifts, the various lines made by the Handel Company are always suitable for any occasion. In nearly every city or town, leading iew'el- crs and lighting- fixture dealers sell Handel Lamps and Fixtures. To anyone contemplating the purchase of any of our productbns. we are glad at any time to furnish the name of the near- est Handel dealer. If, by any chance, there is no dealer in your town, we will arrange to ship direct from our studios. The iilusirations r Gas, Electric 18 inch, 3 light, Electric Gas, ccmpkte 22 inch, 3 light, Electric Gas, complete 22 inch, 3 light, Electric Gas. complete 23 inch, 5 light, Electric Gas, complete 24 inch, Slight, Electric or Gas 24 inch, 5 light, Electric or Gas 24 Inch, 5 %bt, Electric, 4 light. Electric, 9 inch. Electric' Leaded Shade. Mosserine Shade Electric Electric THE HANDEL COMPANY FACTORIES. MERIDEN, CONN. NEW YORK SALESROOM, 64 MURRAY ST. P Uf » 8.00 30.75 23.7, -, 26.25 25. (0 26. -5 43.75 29. . 10 43 . 7 . =' 3().7 ^ 27.2.5 26.00 36.. 50 33 . 2.5 3.5. 7. 5 27. -5 5.0(J 42.00 .52.50 70.00 82.2.5 85.00 65.75 43.75 85. 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