And I will tell you this: I will light it once. Just to get an idea of what sort of glow it emits. Just to sit in that soft light and fantasize, for a moment, that I’m living in a slower, more peaceful era.
Why You Should Snag One If You See It
Look, I get it. Vintage glass isn’t everyone’s thing. Not everyone enjoys clean lines and smart bulbs responsive to their voice. But blown glass oil lamps? They’re little time machines. You take one in your hand, and suddenly you are holding not just glass but a moment. Maybe it’s that one old movie where they carried a lamp down a creaky hallway, or the memory of your grandparents’ house. Or maybe it’s just the note that light has been something you cultivated, not just something you flipped on.Continue reading…