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     • Lamps were often made from polished, shiny metal to resemble the 1960s innovative era of space travel. Lava lamps were also introduced during the 1960s to give rooms a glowing, colorful vibe that was fresh and energizing. Table lamps were functional but had artistic inspiration that served to further the decorative motifs of the decade.
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   They sold light bulbs and electric fittings of all shapes and sizes, and guides to show adventurous customers how to harness electricity as it became available for use at home. This page tells the story of the enduring relationship between Woolworth and Edison's General Electric Company.

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   Sep 29, 2020 · New lighting installations are now nearly all LEDs, with the exception of linear fluorescent and fibre optic lamps, and you will rarely find any of the other former lamp types being used (for example compact fluorescent, halogen, cold cathode, fibre optic with a mercury halide, or son lamps).

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   The 1960s were a pivotal era in lighting design, influenced by futuristic and space-age trends. Designers like Verner Panton and Vico Magistretti shaped iconic fixtures of the decade. Panton's Moon Pendant and Fun lamp reflected bold colors and geometric shapes inspired by the Space Age.

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   Jan 21, 2022 · CCTV was first used in Britain as a temporary measure in 1960 to oversee crowds at London’s Trafalgar Square during a visit by the Thai Royal family. Over the decades, CCTV has become a permanent and highly visible feature of every aspect of modern life.

7. www.pooky.com › blogs › inspirationThe History of Design in Table Lamps – 4. The Mid-century Modern

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   Apr 12, 2017 · From art nouveau to postmodernism, our blog series shows how the humble table lamp can help us to understand the whole history of design. In this post we look at the varied and multi-national styles of the 1950s and 1960s known collectively as ‘mid-century modernism’ – and why it's a tale of four cities... As we saw in.

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8. lucyworsley.com › a-quick-history-of-domestic-lightingA quick history of domestic lighting | Lucy Worsley

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   The advent of Colza oil (rapeseed) lamps in the 1760’s, the development of mineral oil (paraffin) for lighting in the 1840’s, the use of acetylene for lighting in the same decade, the Argand lamp etc.etc.

9. natavintage.com › retro-sixties-lighting-diverseRetro Sixties Lighting: Diverse and Artistic 60s Lamp Designs

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   The mid-century modern design style flourished post-World War II through the late 1960s, characterized by its simplicity, functionality, and organic forms. Lamps of this era, crafted from materials like wood, metal, ceramic, or plastic, showcased elegant curves, geometric shapes, and tapered legs.