Description
Step back into the days when the flicker of silent films first illuminated the silver screen with this floor lamp fashioned after the studio lights wielded by early Hollywood filmmakers. The lamp’s canister, measuring 12-1/2” in diameter and extending 21” in length, echoes the sturdy metal housings forged by craftsmen to direct and shape light precisely on set. Mounted at the front is a glass diffuser, designed to soften the harsh glow,much like the ground glass panels used by technicians to create even, flattering illumination. Slots along the edges hold color gels,thin sheets of tinted material once employed to cast mood and atmosphere,allowing one to experiment with lighting effects as the pioneers of cinema did (color gels not included). The lamp stands on an adjustable tripod made of wood and metal, recalling the robust supports that held these heavy lights steady through long shoots, adjustable between 54” and 76” to fit your space. It accepts a bulb up to 60 watts, channeling enough light to evoke the drama of a bygone era. The 94” cord with roller switch offers practical control, reflecting the functional designs favored on film sets. The lamp housing itself measures 12-1/2” by 21”, and is calibrated for US voltage of 110V to 120V.
Fun fact: Early studio lights like this were so bright and hot that operators often wore gloves and used sandbags to keep them steady, as the heat could soften wooden tripods and the intense light was essential to expose the slow film stock of the silent era.