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Light is one of the most important things in the world. Ever since humans first developed the ability to create light in the late 19th Century, thanks to Thomas Edison and other pioneers, it’s been constantly changing. Now, bulbs vary greatly in size and power, from the tiny bulbs that emit light on a doorbell to the massive floodlights used to illuminate stadiums. Since we make lamps, and not just any lamps, but vintage-inspired ones, the history and design of light bulbs interests us a good deal. The right bulb can make all the difference, and we’re very careful to...

If you’ve taken note of specific design elements in our products, you’ll find one focus that we have, which is rather unique, is diving. Relatively speaking, scuba diving is a pretty new form of exploration, with the first open-circuit scuba equipment developed in the 1940’s. Before that, heavy suits and incredibly cumbersome helmets made from everything from bronze to copper to brass were the typical dress for deep diving. These large helmets were especially popular in the 1800’s, and was a time of various design change for standard diving dress. You can see several iterations illustrated in our Diver Helmet...

One of the biggest trends in fashion and decor right now is all things vintage, which happens to include the styles and motifs of mid-century modern design. However, around that time, from the 1940’s - 1960’s, design took an interesting turn in the form of what’s called the Atomic Age. During this period, designers and fabricators looked to the future for inspiration in crafting everything from furniture to homes to clothing. Their ideas were born out concern for nuclear war, during the turmoil of World War II and the Cold War. The trend is also one of the most popular...

Many of our pieces feature designs heavily influenced by naval vessels from around the world. From our own U.S. Navy to inspiration drawn from France to Russia, these elements remain timeless, and we’re proud to replicate clocks that look like they belonged on these ships. One common element that you’ll see in our naval-centric product line is the use of nickel-plated aluminum. The use of both metals are important for sea-bound boats; the aluminum keeps the clock light so that it doesn’t add any unnecessary weight to the ship, while the nickel plating prevents the clock from rust and provides...