We often write about industrial lighting of the vintage variety; task lamps that have been rescued from the mills, factories and workshops of the North of England. Not everyone likes vintage – some people are happier with new versions that have the look, and are in mint condition and spotless. We were contacted by PIB to review one such item – their industrial duty hand lamp.
Sometimes you can view items online and they look great, but then when they arrive you’re disappointed by the quality. Definitely not the case with this item. It’s got weight and solidity to it, with nice detailing and an excellent finish. It’s a good large size too, measuring 45cm in length.
The bulb cage is made of silver-plated brass with a stained wooden handle.
We’re big fans of this type of lamp as they’re both functional and attractive, adding a touch of vintage industrial style to any space.
They’re also very flexible when it comes to use.
There’s the practical task lamp facility to start with – a lamp that can easily be moved around the house, garage or workshop for bright, directional light.
And when it comes to decorative use their are a host of options. They can be hung from the long flex and attached to the ceiling, they can hang from wall mounts and hooks – or they can simply lie flat on shelves and tables. There’s no risk of fire or damage as the cage protects surfaces from the direct heat of the bulb.
We’ve been trying it out in various sites this week and have become very fond of it already.
We’ve got lots of dark corners in our house, so it’s going to come in useful. It also works well with other industrial look pieces that we have.
It’s most definitely a keeper!!