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Pair of Extraordinary All-Metal Industrial-Factory Floor-Lamps (Dreamachine Lamps)

These 6-ft.-tall floor lamps are formed from early 20th-century factory tumblers atop cast-iron machine bases with a distinctive studded pattern. Each lamp features a foot switch and two stacked 40w Edison-style tube-bulbs. As you walk by, the lamps give off a gentle, subtle amount of light, created by the pattern in the steel shades (important to note, that when you move around the light, you can almost experience a slight-strobe light kind of effect, which is why these have been nicknamed the “Dreamachine Lights”. Which is not only attractive but quite intriguing, and very subtle, not at all discomforting or alarming). These lamps are sure to please, maybe even impress (especially for those who have a love for the vintage-industrial style of design, these are classics). Height: 72 in. Diameter: 20 1/4 in. TEARSHEET
SKU: LI-4846

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A pair of very unique, exceptionally well designed and well-made, all metal, free-standing lamps, full-functional and from an old industrial factory. Perfect examples of exquisite vintage-industrial lighting, works-of-art. They’re also considered Factory Tumbler Lamps, from an old factory and were actually floor lights before being redesigned.  Now, reminiscent of the 1960’s “Dreamachine” – a device with a stroboscopic flicker which produced a visual stimuli, made by artist Brion Gysin, author William S. Burroughs, and mathematician Ian Sommerville this was a classic. Although the original Dreamchine devices were designed to rotate around, in a circular almost-hypnotic-like motion, these lamps do not move. They are fixed, welded in place and very sturdy. However, when you walk or move around the light, you can almost experience a similar, strobe-light affect. Yet, this is just “a play” on the eyes. These are solid metal, six foot tall, round, motionless lamps. The outer shade is a smooth metal, die-cut cage, with a strong steel metal frame. Everything is held in place by an exquisitely decorated, cast-iron base with a pattern of studded circles. These are very distinctive, and very rare lamps (the only pair on the market). The unique die-cut metal cage like design provides for a beautiful amount of cast-off, ambient lighting (the design of which helps to pull the eye in, and grab your attention, …all so subtle, bold & beautiful). They do not put off any heat, but they do make a statement. These two lamps will serve well as accent lights, flanking a desk, couch or a mirror.

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