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Ross Leidy
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Modeline 1525 Floor Lamp Replica
Here are some final photos of the floor lamp build that I chronicled here. It's an approximation of the Modeline 1525 lamp that was in production in the 1950's and 1960's. Cherry frame, linen-over-pvc-sheet shade, LED strip lighting, with dimmable driver hidden in the base.
After the final build photos, I did re-make the LED assembly using 2700K LED strips. The warmer light is definitely more in keeping with the incandescent bulbs that would have been used back in the day.
I included one of my earlier chairs to the photos. I also experimented with some AI-generated rooms with both lamp and chair. It's amazing how AI can extract an object from a photo, infer its 3D shape, manipulate it, change the lighting and shadows. Some are not quite right, but overall it's pretty impressive. I included one of the photos in the gallery.
After the final build photos, I did re-make the LED assembly using 2700K LED strips. The warmer light is definitely more in keeping with the incandescent bulbs that would have been used back in the day.
I included one of my earlier chairs to the photos. I also experimented with some AI-generated rooms with both lamp and chair. It's amazing how AI can extract an object from a photo, infer its 3D shape, manipulate it, change the lighting and shadows. Some are not quite right, but overall it's pretty impressive. I included one of the photos in the gallery.
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Wow that came out fantastic Ross! I don’t know what you do for a living but if your eye for design isn’t trained through experience, you have a lot of natural aptitude in the arena! Really enjoy your projects and love following the detailed blogs. It’s much appreciated!
damn that sure came out sweet ross. yeah i sure love watching the evolution of your projects.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Wonderful lamp! Well done.
Ron
Awesome 👍
I like the setting with the chair, fits right in!
Now it seems larger with the setting references, nice!
I like the setting with the chair, fits right in!
Now it seems larger with the setting references, nice!
I really enjoy watching your process and the results are stunning. Another masterpiece.
--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
She’s stunning!
Beauty!
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
A work of art!
Well done!
Well done!
Petey
I appreciate all of the generous comments, thanks guys. I'm super pleased with how the lamp turned out.
Ken - design is where I feel I struggle the most, and hence I copy other people's designs. I'm stronger on the engineering component. I was a software developer my entire career until I retired last year. Now I'm a bum. 😄
Ken - design is where I feel I struggle the most, and hence I copy other people's designs. I'm stronger on the engineering component. I was a software developer my entire career until I retired last year. Now I'm a bum. 😄
Very cool.
Jeff
Very Nice Lamp. Per the lighting, just for convo, I saw an instagram where someone took a tube and wrapped the LEDS in a semi tight spiral around the tube. Thought it could maybe reduce the number of rigid strips if it were to put out enough light. Besides all that, it's a sharp looking piece.
Thanks, guys.
Marnell - Yeah, I thought of the spiraled LED strip option after I had already committed to the individual LED strips in aluminum channels. I think the spiral would be a good option, especially if you could wrap it around a 3" diameter (or around there) metal tube to help dissipate heat. It sure would reduce the amount of soldering required. I'd definitely consider that option in the future if I need a similar lighting assembly.
Marnell - Yeah, I thought of the spiraled LED strip option after I had already committed to the individual LED strips in aluminum channels. I think the spiral would be a good option, especially if you could wrap it around a 3" diameter (or around there) metal tube to help dissipate heat. It sure would reduce the amount of soldering required. I'd definitely consider that option in the future if I need a similar lighting assembly.
Damn the lack of uploading pictures... so Il have to compromise👍👍👍🦆.
Great job on the project and blog series RL.
The only issue I can see is that unsightly cord... the picture issues preclude me from posting a picture of Uncle Fester with the cordless light bulb.
Great job on the project and blog series RL.
The only issue I can see is that unsightly cord... the picture issues preclude me from posting a picture of Uncle Fester with the cordless light bulb.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
It looks great in-room, and it pairs well with your chair.
The AI rendering is impressive. I knew which image it was because the starburst click isn’t the one you made.
The AI rendering is impressive. I knew which image it was because the starburst click isn’t the one you made.
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