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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.
Very attractive light, Ross.................nice work on it!!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Looks amazing Ross! Great build.
Andy -- Old Chinese proverb say: If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it.
Many thanks, guys.
Duck - Yeah, the cord is an unfortunate necessity until I can work out the Uncle Fester power source. I couldn't use traditional lamp cord since the LED driver required a ground. I ended up buying a flat extension cord and cutting off the outlet end. The black is a little jarring, though, and perhaps a clear version would have been a better choice. I can always replace it.
Ron - I was thinking that the AI photo would be easy to pick out - it's the one where the room is not junked-up. 😄 The little diamond watermark is another clue, as you identified. BTW, I used Google Gemini for anyone who's interested in giving it a try.
Duck - Yeah, the cord is an unfortunate necessity until I can work out the Uncle Fester power source. I couldn't use traditional lamp cord since the LED driver required a ground. I ended up buying a flat extension cord and cutting off the outlet end. The black is a little jarring, though, and perhaps a clear version would have been a better choice. I can always replace it.
Ron - I was thinking that the AI photo would be easy to pick out - it's the one where the room is not junked-up. 😄 The little diamond watermark is another clue, as you identified. BTW, I used Google Gemini for anyone who's interested in giving it a try.
Beautiful work Ross!
Uhh now with even better photos. Still looking sharp - and the perfect company to your black chair, great match.
"The good chair is a task one is never completely done with" Hans Wegner
Superb, but you already knew that by now. Thanks also for the blog!
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