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| Found its cousin! Pt. 1/2 | 1 Relevance | 19 years ago | Entropy-0 | General discussion | |
| Found its cousin! Pt. 1/2 brbeard: It's after looking closely at this lamp that I surmised it can't have been bent, it must be the original shape. The biggest tip-off is the straight stem, which fits into the cream-colored base, and who's height can be adjusted vertically. Why would you be adjusting the shade to go up or down, if this was originally an arc lamp, meant to perch high? In an arc lamp, you extend the shade further out or closer in. The section of metal right before the lampshade is the other thing that told me this was meant to be in the shape it's in. It's not at all straight, it's curved. But if this was originally a high-perching arc lamp, why would it be curved inward like a fiddlehead at the end? This could only mean it was bent not only at the beginning of the arc, but in at least numerous places at the end of the arc, just before the shade. Not only is this highly unlikely, but running your fingers along the curves of the arm, (anywhere on the arm), it's a smooth ride. If the metal were bent, especially in several places and especially to a large degree at the beginning of the arc, the metal would show an indication of this, but there isn't. What you may be seeing at the very end of the arc, as the arm meets the lampshade, is not straight - the arm ends curved. The shade dangles vertically because there is a small bit of the cord that extends beyond the steel arm - same principle as in my other arc lamp and all others I've seen. The cord is not rubbing against the metal, because there's a plastic piece at the end of the metal. BTW, I tried unbending it and this thing does not unbend easily, let alone bend easily. So even if it was bent from the original design, it would be impossible for me to unbend it and expect to shape it into any angle I wanted, and also expect the finished result to look perfect, and not damaged in any way. I agree the bend at the top is pretty sharp and less than elegant... but that's how the designer made it, and you take it or leave it! He made it curvy enough that there's still a flow to the shape, even if it hits a sharp corner at the top. Why the sharp, less-than-elegant corner? Well if you think about the design, the lamp takes up less space this way, than if it were to have a smoother (wider) arc. And if you look at where I have had to place the lamp, you can see that this is a more functional design! If the arc were any more graceful, I would not be having this conversation, because the issue of whether to keep the lamp or not would be moot. You know, if I decide to keep it, it would only cost me about 2 hrs and maybe $5 in materials to give it a new lease on life. I think I can swing that. | |||||
| When Expo 2000 in Hannover, Germany was held, | 1 Relevance | 13 years ago | Jyri Snellman (FIN) | General discussion | |
| mass-market camera phones were still thing of the future. Today we take smartphones for granted. But how long we can use those technological marvels? I mean, production of touchscreens needs rare natural resources. However, this situation could turn many today's developing countries into economic superpowers, although Daniel K. Ludwig's Jari Project failed. Kim Dotcom has promised that his new Internet Party New Zealand will make a revolution, so will he fund corporations like Deep Space Industries and Planetary Resources? http://expomuseum.tumblr.com/image/35655527522 | |||||
| Speaking of bathtubs…. | 1 Relevance | 10 years ago | Eameshead | General discussion | |
| Speaking of bathtubs…. I have one of these vintage bubble lamps that is perfect in every way except that it is old and has a reddish brown rust colored mold-like "rash" of discoloration all over it. Among other things I have done to it, I have completely submerged it in a bathtub full of warm bleach-water and let it soak for hours, and the red moldy-looking stuff subsides, but then with time keeps coming back. I have had this one for 15 years, and have tried just about everything to get the red out. Quite mysterious really… Sorry to go off topic, but thought I would ask. One thing I can add is that these lamps are TOUGH. I have put this one through a million processes. It will stretch, deform, seem ruined, but it always seems to come back to it's original shape. I am betting you can't hurt it. Much. Perhaps I will have to try paint stripper on it. | |||||
| Hal10000, i actually found | 1 Relevance | 12 years ago | Kyle James | General discussion | |
| Hal10000, i actually found your thread first. I think what you did was a good idea. also your chair is really nice...love that wood grain. I think your chair is a 60s model also, not 70s. And I plan to enjoy it. I had the leather restored and done by a 670 professional, he had about 20 chairs in his one space. Mgee76, im happy to say im light weight and the chair suits me well for that reason, but my main issue is other people coming over. Everyone! wants to sit in this thing...i tell them it is old, yet they still flop into it. Kills me in the inside to see it, but i also dont want to be that guy that inspects his furniture after someone gets off it. Kin117, its funny you did this because I also contacted herman miller for the number of lbs it could withstand. Im glad we both got the same answer! Sorry my heavy friends. Its really just a little chair. | |||||
| Hi Nilo, thanks for the infor... | 1 Relevance | 14 years ago | kin1117 | General discussion | |
| Hi Nilo, thanks for the infor... Hi Nilo, thanks for the information. For a long time I couldn't figure out who the manufacture was for my repro. It's so close to the original Herman Miller version, except for the following: 1: underneath the shock mounts (after removing the failed old ones), there're little screws reinforcing the layers of plywood. 2: the glides on both the chair and ottoman look different than the HM original. 3: the veneers are nothing like rosewood, walnut, or cherry. All the above features fit pretty closely to your description. So maybe mine was a Matrix International as well. Oh, one more thing, in fact, the leather on my copy was even BETTER than the HM kind; thicker, softer, and very nice to the touch. | |||||
| designer to what extent | 1 Relevance | 22 years ago | NULL NULL | General discussion | |
| designer to what extent even walmart has their designers you know what I am saying..It just so happens Gucci is a little more famous than wrangler(meaning reputation on the cat walk a.k.a.advertisement and marketing)Personally I can not think of a thing or article that was not designed by someone..When I went to MOMA over Christmas I bought a coffee table book Book "Objects of Design" anything from Post-its to the Barcelona,From the Jeep to the Bic Pen. is in there (gives me a fond respect for the items we take for granted). I am starting to think Maybe people are Just drawn to the Name and the Price(I am having a hard time not Being one of those)..And can Sleep Better at Night Knowing that They Used a Bic pen and Not a Store brand Office Max Pen..My point May be "hard to Digest" I have been told... | |||||
| pontiac aztec | 1 Relevance | 22 years ago | NULL NULL | General discussion | |
| pontiac aztec You must of not been a valet Driver very long. The Aztec has been around a while and they are still making them. They are great vehicles inside and out. As far as I am concerned you really don't know much about vehicles and your just spouting out of the mouth. You really don't have good taste. If you would actually drive one I guaranty you will love them. They handle great, the inside is like no other SUV and they can do things and have things no other vehicle has. There different, which is a good thing because it seems as though every SUV seems to look the same. It gets better gas mileage than any other SUV and it's simply better in price (only because people think there ugly and no one will take the time to really look at them) I suggest you keep your mouth shut until you do your research. http://shooter | |||||
| additional info | 1 Relevance | 17 years ago | sirlampsalot | General discussion | |
| additional info Another thing I have experienced with the colombo chair... I have one chair missing the rubber feet on the bottom and when I sit in this chair on a slick floor the legs tend to splay slightly while the chair with the rubber feet stays put on the slick floor. No problem with either on carpet. Of course this will only apply if you buy vintage chairs with missing rubber feet. | |||||
| Also, note that it had latex | 1 Relevance | 11 years ago | leif ericson - Zephyr Renner | General discussion | |
| Also, note that it had latex foam in there to begin with. One thing you might do to get latex for a big cheaper is to get a stock mattress topper. These tend to be quite a bit cheaper than custom cut chunks, at least by volume of foam. And if it is only 1 inch thick but you need thicker, you can just layer it. It really feels very different--more resilient and rubbery--than common urethane foam, and much more comfortable. And I also think you should keep the original fabric. I think you generally see re-upholstered pieces because it is pretty rare that the fabric is still in good condition. You might take it to get it dry cleaned once you have it off the chairs. You can even save the upholstery tacks and reuse them in the same holes. It's the best of all worlds. | |||||
| Handy-lookin' cabinet. | 1 Relevance | 16 years ago | william-holden-... | General discussion | |
| Handy-lookin' cabinet. I assume that the bottom piece was intended for folded linens, that sort of thing. It'd be great for shirts, T-shirts, scarves, accessories, rock collections, whatever. Me likey. Perhaps it was offered in modular pieces- original buyer could mix & match to suit their specific intended use. Obviously, the two would also be useful split apart; but I can't imagine the room where the bottom cabinet would be useful yet the top shelving was superfluous. I wouldn't feel obligated to store the same TYPE of item in top half as bottom, which I think is what your question implies(?). | |||||
| Riki | 1 Relevance | 18 years ago | LRF | General discussion | |
| Riki I love your new place it sounds unreal I have a lovely lady friend that lived in Switzerland for 2 years moving back 2 years ago. i just emailed her to find out exactly where she was living but she had a great house, and really cool furniture (funny it was mostly Lecorbusier by Caasina . She loved her two years in The Alps, so much to do and so many great places, The greatest thing she got in the country was her dog, a Bernese Mountain Dog, the most beautiful and smart dog I have ever seen, You never know when I might show up, I use to go to Lake Como, on the Italian side. and had business in Geneva, love that place!! | |||||
| Antonella | 1 Relevance | 19 years ago | LRF | General discussion | |
| Antonella i dont like to disagree with any of my fellow Design addicts but i would not recommend dyeing your own furniture at all. At the upholstery business that i own, we have guys who have 29 years experience and they dye every thing from bucket seats to outdoor boating seats, and also vinyl But.... they have years of experience and it is not only difficult to do very messy, the average do it yourself is at a unfair advantage cause of the special leather dying materials that are sold to the trade, i would be afraid to purchase any of the home depot Lowes products, as this is a very difficult and tedious process and should be done by people who have experience in this. | |||||
| RE: @lexi | 1 Relevance | 7 years ago | lexi | Off topic | |
| A book; now that IS impressive. Unfortunately at this stage my parents and their immediate siblings have all passed away. Every 2 years or so my paternal side have a family gathering/party.. After this epidemic has passed we have planned the next get together and I might suggest that any of the cousins with stories from their parents / grandparents should put them in writing; though there are probably a few different versions of the same story!!! Us Irish women are known for not "mincing" our words. I personally say it as I see it, which doesn't always go down well. Surprisingly emigration was not a big thing in my family. One uncle ( maternal side) went to Newfoundland in the sixties ; his children still there and also in Toronto and Calgary. One cousin, from Dad's side, lives in Boston. | |||||
| Cushion fasteners | 1 Relevance | 14 years ago | kin1117 | General discussion | |
| Cushion fasteners Yeah, I peeled off the black tape on my 2010 production to look at the round fastener and it's a silver round thing. Does anyone know if the fasteners indicate any production year or series? Just to be anal about originality, I have a seat cushion from the 60's with a missing white round fastener although the the seat button stuck on pretty well and I want to see if I can find an exact white round one to replace it with. Any leads? | |||||
| George Nelson love ever... | 1 Relevance | 19 years ago | LRF | General discussion | |
| George Nelson love ever... George Nelson love every thing he made and his clocks and bubble lamps even thoe is office designed the marshmallow sofa i love it, the bench is great and the swag leg tables, but those bubble lamps and clocks just were so perfect 50 years later they are still perfect. I also like Arne Jacobsen the two chairs the swan and the egg I own both and love them he was a genius and ahead of his time, | |||||
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