With vintage inspired gooseneck barn lights like the Carbide Radial Guard Shade, you can give your home or business’ exterior lighting a traditional, American style. From the wavy shade above to the rustic cast guard and glass unit below, this gooseneck light shares many of the Atomic Era design characteristics seen in the Radial Cast Guard Wall Sconce and Radial CGU Pendant.
The Carbide’s small, wavy shade is similar to the the classic radial wave styles found on gas station lights in the 1930′s-1960′s. Whether you choose a more traditional finish option such as Black, White or Rosewood or a more modern finish like Yellow, Red or Galvanized, this American made barn light will become the focal point of any driveway, coastal getaway, or local storefront where it is installed! The Carbide also has a matching sister pendant to compliment your design. The Radial CGU Pendant has similar shade and cast guard styling, but hangs from your choice of cord or ceiling stem mount.
Radial shaped accessories of the Atomic Era were based on amoeba or boomerang shapes, geometric patterns, space age designs, organic shapes and abstract motif. According to Pedro Ponce, author of Art and Design in the Atomic Age, one inspiration for the organic style of the Atomic Era was a design theory that an object must be both aesthetically pleasing and appropriate to its use. These new design influences were intended to bring a new aesthetic that would bridge the arts, popular culture, and architectural and industrial design. Many of the Rustic Wall Sconces and light fixtures at Barn Light Electric Co.® have this one of a kind retro, Atomic look, which hit its peak of popularity during the mid 20th century.
To see more examples of vintage inspired Atomic Era lighting, visit the Barn Lighting or Rustic Pendants sections at barnlightelectric.com.
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