By Gerald Thurston
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Restored Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe Cap.
This is not just a beautiful design but also an iconic item, making appearance in the original Blade Runner.
It is seating on sideboard beside Deckard’s sofa in his ‘conapt’.
Original socket was not functioning and was replaced with a new one, together with new modern wiring. The knob is original and Lightolier logo is clearly visible.
Brass was polished and took a light coat of specialty lacquer. Metal base, sanded down, rust removed and refinished in matching color acrylic lacquer.
Taupe on this model usually has flaking finish and needs sanding and re-coating. Color-matched acrylic was used.
Diffuser has some heat damage which for Taupe lamp...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Furniture