Some folks are endlessly fascinated with vintage vinyl, but as analog video and audio cassettes become increasingly outdated collectibles their retro-cache continues to grow. These clever lamp designs manage to both capture that retro look while also directly recycling vintage tapes.
Like strange steampunked creations, the industrial glow of light around the old reels, cogs and other parts of these discarded cassette lamps is at once complex, appealing and haunting. In turn, the accidental rhythms of solid and void between the lit interior and broader room creates a fascinating set of dynamic and unplanned shadows on the wall.
