Comments on: Bo Sullivan identifies my vintage pull-down kitchen light

By: Kathie

Kathie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:36:40 +0000

I just read about your kitchen reno today – and the light – and look what I just came across on NJ Craigslist … http://cnj.craigslist.org/atq/1472558465.html

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:47:08 +0000

alston, my light has a light coppertone finish. it was in great shape. remember: these were not necessarily all gold-tone. as i said, mine has a reddish-gold coppertone look. it may be that yours is meant to be that way, too.

By: alston

alston — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:28:44 +0000

how cool! thanks so much for passing this link along — it’s so fun to see the original catalog! did you need to use anything to clean yours up? ours could use a little polishing…

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:26:17 +0000

Terry, there is an FAQ on this, and I have also added a link to the answer on to the Fast & Easy Lighting page.

By: Terry

Terry — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:21:44 +0000

Can anyone tell me where I can find a replacement glass shade/diffuser for this Imperialite fixture? The glass has a crack that I am sure will eventually break through.
http://skitch.com/terrygregory/bqhm8/imperialite

Thanks

By: Pam Kueber

Pam Kueber — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:39:24 +0000

Welcome, Bo! Personally, I think you should ask for a donation for every ID to go toward growing your collection!

By: Bo

Bo — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:27:54 +0000

Bo here – sorry, not so blog saavy. Feel free to send me a picture of your light and I’ll share anything I can about it. bo@arcalus.com

By: Femme1

Femme1 — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:39:41 +0000

Establishing provenance IS fun! Part of the interest for me in the mid-century modern era is learning about the designers, the manufacturers, and the history of the era.

Just yesterday I picked up my pull-down light from the repair shop. I bought the lamp from eBay, and it was supposed to be in fine working order, but when I received it, the retractable cord didn’t work. Cost $75 to fix (which I thought was a little high). But I’m happy that I’ll be able to get it put up in my dining room this weekend. I’ll send Pam a pic, as I haven’t seen any lamp like this before. Gee, maybe Bo knows something about it…Bo, are you reading the blog??

By: Glamorlux Nancy

Glamorlux Nancy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:04:27 +0000

PS: Does Bo have the coolest job in the world or what?!

By: Glamorlux Nancy

Glamorlux Nancy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:02:12 +0000

So cool! My husband and I love “establishing provenance” (as we refer to it). Finding something that you have in your home, in a vintage magazine or catalog is like making a tangible connection with the past!