What is a Bakelite lamp holder?

Bakelite is an early thermosetting plastic widely used in vintage electrical fittings. Bakelite lamp holders are heat resistant, durable, and have a classic retro look — they are popular for both replacement purposes and decorative vintage lighting projects.

Is an E27 Bakelite holder safe for modern LED bulbs?

Yes. E27 Bakelite holders are compatible with modern LED bulbs. Since LEDs run much cooler than older incandescent bulbs, they actually place less thermal stress on the holder, making them an ideal pairing.

What are the different types of E27 lamp holder mountings?

E27 holders are available in several mounting types: pendant (with cable entry from the top), surface mount (screws directly to a ceiling or wall), and angled versions. This product is a standard pendant-style holder for hanging lights.

Does this Bakelite holder have a shade ring for lampshades?

Standard Bakelite pendant holders typically include a threaded skirt that accepts a standard shade ring or shade carrier. Check the product images to confirm whether a shade ring is included or needs to be purchased separately.

Is this E27 holder compatible with 3-core flex cable?

Yes. This holder has terminal blocks for live, neutral, and earth connections, fully compatible with 3-core flex (brown, blue, and green/yellow). Always connect the earth wire to the earth terminal for safe operation.

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E27 White Bakelite Lamp Holder | Vintage Style Socket~2982

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LEDSone

E27 White Bakelite Lamp Holder | Vintage Style Socket~2982

Name: E27 White Bakelite Lamp Holder | Vintage Style Socket~2982
Brand: LEDSone
SKU: LHRBE27WH
Price: 1.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Author: LEDSone UK Ltd

£1.49 GBP

~~£4.49 GBP~~

pack: One

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Bring authentic early 20th century character to any space with this E27 White Bakelite Lamp Holder. Designed for exposed bare bulb installations, it pairs effortlessly with Edison filament bulbs and vintage fabric cables to create the classic industrial pendant look — at home in kitchens, living rooms, cafés, bars and boutique retail spaces. Available in multi-packs for trade and commercial projects requiring consistent, high-quality fittings across multiple drops.Complete your lighting setup by exploring our range of compatible wall lights, energy-efficient LED bulbs, or browse matching pendant lights to create a cohesive look throughout your space.

Key Features:

Authentic Bakelite Construction – Classic thermoplastic material used in original early 1900s electrical fittings. Heat-resistant, durable and genuinely vintage in appearance — not a modern plastic imitation.
E27 Edison Screw Fitting – Standard E27 cap compatible with the full range of Edison filament, LED, incandescent and CFL bulbs. No adaptor required.
Rated 10A / 110–250V – Fully compatible with standard UK 240V mains supply. Safe and reliable for both residential and commercial installations.
White Finish – Clean, period-accurate white Bakelite that complements vintage copper cables, industrial pipe fittings and bare concrete or brick interiors.
Hardwire Compatible – Designed to assemble directly onto fabric cord or standard cable for hardwired ceiling pendant builds. Ideal for recreating early 1900s industrial lighting.
Multi-Pack Options – Available in packs of 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 10. Cost-effective for trade installers and commercial fit-outs requiring multiple identical fittings.
Simple Screw-On Bulb Fitting – Quick and tool-free bulb installation. Consistent and easy to replicate across large-scale multi-drop pendant installations.

Technical Specifications:

Base Type:	E27 Edison Screw
Material:	Bakelite
Colour:	White
Rated Voltage:	110V – 250V AC
Rated Current:	10A
Compatible Bulb Types:	Edison Filament, LED, Incandescent, CFL
Fitting Style:	Hardwire / Cord pendant
Pack Sizes Available:	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10
Application:	Pendant lights, bare bulb ceiling features, vintage fixtures

Perfect For:

Building bespoke vintage pendant lights from scratch — combine with LEDSone's twisted fabric cable, ceiling roses and Edison filament bulbs for a complete 1900s-era industrial fitting. Ideal for kitchen islands, dining rooms, hallways and home offices where an exposed bulb creates warm ambient lighting. For trade and commercial installers: the multi-pack options make this a practical choice for restaurants, bars, hotels and retail fit-outs requiring uniform pendant drops at scale. Always isolate power before wiring and ensure all connections comply with current UK wiring regulations (BS 7671).

Estimate delivery times: 1-3 days (UK), 5-10 days (Europe).

Return within 30 days of purchase. Duties & taxes are non-refundable.

Available: instock

E27 White Bakelite Lamp Holder | Vintage Style Socket~2982

£1.49 GBP

~~£4.49 GBP~~

Description

Key Features:

Authentic Bakelite Construction – Classic thermoplastic material used in original early 1900s electrical fittings. Heat-resistant, durable and genuinely vintage in appearance — not a modern plastic imitation.
E27 Edison Screw Fitting – Standard E27 cap compatible with the full range of Edison filament, LED, incandescent and CFL bulbs. No adaptor required.
Rated 10A / 110–250V – Fully compatible with standard UK 240V mains supply. Safe and reliable for both residential and commercial installations.
White Finish – Clean, period-accurate white Bakelite that complements vintage copper cables, industrial pipe fittings and bare concrete or brick interiors.
Hardwire Compatible – Designed to assemble directly onto fabric cord or standard cable for hardwired ceiling pendant builds. Ideal for recreating early 1900s industrial lighting.
Multi-Pack Options – Available in packs of 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 10. Cost-effective for trade installers and commercial fit-outs requiring multiple identical fittings.
Simple Screw-On Bulb Fitting – Quick and tool-free bulb installation. Consistent and easy to replicate across large-scale multi-drop pendant installations.

Technical Specifications:

Base Type:	E27 Edison Screw
Material:	Bakelite
Colour:	White
Rated Voltage:	110V – 250V AC
Rated Current:	10A
Compatible Bulb Types:	Edison Filament, LED, Incandescent, CFL
Fitting Style:	Hardwire / Cord pendant
Pack Sizes Available:	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10
Application:	Pendant lights, bare bulb ceiling features, vintage fixtures

Perfect For:

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Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
The products that are in new condition as that is dispatched will be considered for returns.
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase and the returns have to be sent through traceable mail service.

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- Any item not in its original condition is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error

- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

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• Need a different item? Let us know within 14 days, For exchanges, you may be responsible for the cost of shipping the replacement item.
• Faulty or damaged item? Just send us a photo and we’ll sort it quickly.
• Missing, incorrect or damaged items must be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
• If a replacement isn’t available, we may offer a refund.

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For full details, visit our Refund Policy page.

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