Faux Vacuum
Lookit the neato light fixture (not real vacuum tubes):
The Tube LampNik Willmore presents The Tube Lamp. Nerdily conceived as a sly spoof of outrageously expensive vacuum tube audio amps, the result was a surprisingly haughty fashion statement and hit product. Standard tubular light bulbs are controlled by a current-limited dimmer circuit that ensures that the bulbs last a long time and wont burn fingers. Chrome controls include a knurled knob appropriated from a Fender Telecaster electric guitar which can light up the room or be dimmed down to create a mysterious mad scientist’s night light.
Specifications: The box is Bakelite, the switch is chrome, the top is a mirror, and the knob has a dome. An internal mechanism aligns each filament straight forward. Max power is 200 watts. Retail $275.
* Ray, 8/30/2004 07:04:59 PM
