Retro Daze Blog » Lighting http://www.retrodaze.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Blog Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:00:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 48 – DIY lighting http://www.retrodaze.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Blog/Mid-Century-Modern/48-diy-lighting/ http://www.retrodaze.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Blog/Mid-Century-Modern/48-diy-lighting/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:33:18 +0000 creede http://www.grassrootsmodern.com/2008/01/07/48-diy-lighting/ Image 48 005
I came across this post over at Tree Hugger a couple of days ago, and have been thinking about it since. From the three person design group 101 comes this great looking lamp made from old wire cloths hangers and a compact florescent bulb. Of course it’s not really presented as a DIY project so there are no instructions, but with a little trial and error I’m sure you could figure it out. Upon closer inspection of the picture, it looks like it is all held together by two acrylic discs. I would love to see some pics of someone trying to recreate this. Any takers?
Check out 101 Design Studio for more pics.

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Set of Four Side Chairs with Lucite Backs Italy, c. 1950s $8900.
Pair of high back lucite and brass queen’s chairs. $4500
Italian Fontana Arte mirror from the 1940’s. $8900
Pair of glass and chrome sconces from the 1940’s.
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]]> http://www.retrodaze.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Blog/Mid-Century-Modern/mid-century-monday/feed/ 0 Last Minute Luxury Links http://www.retrodaze.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Blog/Mid-Century-Modern/last-minute-luxury-links/ http://www.retrodaze.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Blog/Mid-Century-Modern/last-minute-luxury-links/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:48:04 +0000 Bob http://www.blinkdecor.com/decoratorsdish/?p=228 Look no further than the blinkdecor vendor list for that something special to put under your diva’s tree.

Area ID has a fabulous shearling throw blanket through to snuggle with on a cold winter’s eve.

Madeline Weinrib has a perfectly stunning bench if your someone special has been hankering for some furnishings but can’t put there finger on exactly what.

And as always, nothing says glamour like the incredible antique murano glass lamps from Swank Lighting. Love the candy cane effect.

Happy Holidays to All!…. from bd

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]]> http://www.retrodaze.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Blog/Mid-Century-Modern/last-minute-luxury-links/feed/ 0 KNAPPA Pendant http://www.retrodaze.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Blog/Mid-Century-Modern/knappa-pendant/ http://www.retrodaze.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Blog/Mid-Century-Modern/knappa-pendant/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:12:49 +0000 creede http://www.grassrootsmodern.com/2007/12/20/knappa-pendant/ Dsc 0012-13We have been doing a lot of shopping at Ikea lately thanks to our 20% cash back sofa credit. We bought two KNAPPA pendant lights for our front room, and last night I put one together and hung it. It comes with a plug end, but I cut the cord and hard wired it into the ceiling. I have to say that at $25 the KNAPPA looks 10 times more expensive than it really is. It totally transformed the look of the room, although admittedly the bare bulb hanging from the ceiling wasn’t doing much for the ambiance. Not only does it look great, but it was fun to put together too. I think it actually gives you a little bit more appreciation for the light having put it together yourself.

Available from Ikea for $25.

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