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If you’re appreciative of vintage lighting, especially from the atomic era, you’re going to love walking through 350+ lamps posted at Retro Renovation. A few months ago the site asked readers to upload their table lamps, garnering hundreds of shaped, logo and character lamps. There’s plenty to drool over, including this one sporting a patterned, [...]
Best known for his unique, neo-primitive artistic style, Joel Nakamura’s work has graced the pages of Time, US News & World Reports, and several other publications. It’s his colorful, compelling renditions of a reptilian monster that caught my eye. Nakamura’s Atrox looks akin to Godzilla, as well as all those Japanese monsters we saw in [...]
One of America’s most famous brands has been lighting the way in the auto industry for more than 100 years. For years, Ford enthusiasts have been decking out dens, garages and man caves with Ford tin signs, neon clocks and related decor. Next up: a full line of retro-style table lamps sporting the Ford logo, [...]
One of America’s most prolific artists, Norman Rockwell produced more than 4,000 paintings and illustrations. For 51 years he illustrated the Boy Scouts’ calendar, and also worked on classic books like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Rockwell’s most recognizable works, though, were his covers for The Saturday Evening Post. Three of America’s favorites are showcased [...]
Lighting, Accessories and Gadgets Retro Planet’s resident college student, Amanda, talks about this year’s top picks for dorm room decor. When you enter college, you’re given a blank slate, wiped clean of high school cliches and social hierarchies. This slate is ready to be filled with new opportunities, friends, and adventures. But before you can [...]
Just as the perfect piece of jewelry complements a fine dress, the right lamp will heighten the style in any room. Lamps are important accessories that liven up décor and make a fashion statement in our living spaces. Even a plain room can be rejuvenated with the addition of a stylish lamp. There are options [...]
Join Rebecca in her quest to outfit homes and apartments on realistic budgets. Last time we talked about affordable bar stools ($150 or less), so now let’s focus on accompanying tables and lighting. As you know, I’m all about sticking to a manageable budget, so I sought tables and lamps in the $150 range that [...]
Finding the perfect lighting fixture for your retro or vintage-inspired room can be difficult – and expensive. If your quest is style over true authenticity, though, historical reproductions are the perfect way to bring designs together on a budget. When it comes to lighting, pieces influenced by historical events provide a sense of nostalgia. Such [...]
