More Funky Fixtures
Ever had a bright idea and wondered what it looked like when it popped into your head? Well, here it is - if your head was made of cobalt glass...
I purchased this vintage glass mannequin head on my buying trip to Florida. I knew it had to grow up to be a lamp one day. The base was borrowed from a glass dome stand as well as a plastic cover that fits snugly around the base of the head, allowing it to be removed to change the bulb.
I removed the original heating coil and replaced it with the fixings for a lamp. Seems easy, right? No. I learned that cloth cords being squeezed too hard between two pieces of metal will blow your fuse and electrocute the shit out of you (BUT, your hair will look FABULOUS the next day with all that extra body. True story, but still, not something you want to try at home).
Vintage Cobalt Glass Mannequin Head Lamp $72
I purchased this vintage glass mannequin head on my buying trip to Florida. I knew it had to grow up to be a lamp one day. The base was borrowed from a glass dome stand as well as a plastic cover that fits snugly around the base of the head, allowing it to be removed to change the bulb.
It's different, but it puts out a great blue glow reminiscent of a neon Bud Light sign. It's also multi-functional, serving not only as a cool lamp, but also a great hat stand for which it was originally intended. Unlit, it looks beautiful too, especially if you're a cobalt blue glass freak like me.
Repurposed Heater Steampunk Lamp
Steampunk Heater Lamp $75
This industrial space heater made the perfect base for a cool light. Purchased on my trip to Florida, it turned out to be a great piece that proved worth the toil.
The first attempt at this fixture blew out my lights 3 times one night. Fitted with a new, more durable cord, it's now in great working order, complete with toggle switch and Edison bulb.
I removed the original heating coil and replaced it with the fixings for a lamp. Seems easy, right? No. I learned that cloth cords being squeezed too hard between two pieces of metal will blow your fuse and electrocute the shit out of you (BUT, your hair will look FABULOUS the next day with all that extra body. True story, but still, not something you want to try at home).
The shadows cast from the wire cover look fantastic in the surrounding space if you get the lighting just right. I really enjoyed the outcome of this piece, especially after the grief and good hair it gave me.
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