Vintage French Opaline Glass Pendant Light – Coolie Shade Ceiling Lamp

This vintage French opaline glass pendant light is a beautiful example of traditional lighting, sourced from a French brocante and upcycled with modern fittings.

The shade is crafted from white milk glass with a clear rim, often called a coolie or pie crust light. As a handmade piece, expect natural character such as tiny bubbles or light marks from the original glassmaking process—adding to its authentic vintage charm.

Fitted with a brass gallery, new UK B22 bulb holder, and twisted vintage-style wiring, this pendant is ready to add instant rustic French style to your home.

🔑 Key Features:

• Vintage French opaline glass pendant light, known as a coolie light or pie crust light
• Handmade milk glass with clear pie-crust rim
  
• New twisted vintage-style wiring (UK electrics)
  
• International buyers please note: wired for UK electrics, re-wiring may be required
• Brass gallery and new UK bulb holder
• Twisted brown fabric cable (black can be supplied on request)
• Bought at a traditional French brocante
• Shabby chic charm with natural handmade variations
• Condition: Vintage used condition with no cracks.

Perfect for living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, or collectors of vintage lighting.

📏Dimensions:

• Shade Diameter: 25cm
• Depth: 6cm
• Wire Length: approx. 55cm - longer on request
• Weight (unpacked): 0.4kg

🌿 Please Remember: This is a genuine pre-loved vintage item and may show signs of a previous life in a French home — this all adds to its authentic French shabby chic charm. It has no cracks or chips and is in good condition overall. However, if you are looking for a pristine, modern light fitting, this may not be the right fit.

ℹ️ Important Information:

• Wired to UK electrical standards (240v).
• Supplied with twisted brown fabric cable - we can supply this with black on request
• Ceiling roses are not included due to differences in French and UK sizing.
• Standard UK ceiling roses are available at most DIY retailers. We also offer a selection of vintage porcelain ceiling roses in our Lighting Section.

✨ More to Discover:
Browse our website shop home page below for over 300 handpicked vintage French homewares, all sourced directly from French markets or visit the Lighting Section of our website here for our full range of vintage lights and fittings

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www.allthingsfrenchstore.co.uk

🚚 Shipping Information:
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