To the best of our archaeological knowledge, the first attempt at man-made lighting occurred about 70,000 years ago. The first lamp was invented made of a shell, hollowed-out rock, or other similar non-flammable object which was filled with a combustible material (probably dried grass or wood), sprinkled with animal fat (the original lighter fluid) and ignited.
Lighting is not just about the source itself. There is always some sort of fixture or luminaire to house the light source and there must be a way to control the light, either by turning it on or off or adjusting the output. Those ancient shells, rocks, pottery, and terra cotta from which flames emitted were actually the first crude light fixtures or luminaires.
Lightning in urban conditions presents a specific problem. In every era, that problem was solved in different ways, depending on the current technology and influx of inspirations.
In the 19th century, humanity already had artificial lightning but it had its flaws, for simple storage and transport of fuels to more serious dangers of fire, suffocations, and explosions. Luckily, a new kind of energy was about to appear - electricity.
For making a statement, which, let's face it, is key in areas like the dining room or living room where guests are entertained, round off the look. For smaller, intimate spaces like a bedroom or study, pair glass table lamps with fairy lights for a gorgeous, glowy effect.
However, there is a barrage of cheap lightings being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported stuff is cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed lightings made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flags and lightings offered a special edition of lightings to provide innovative solutions for individual projects.
Lighting is not just about the source itself. There is always some sort of fixture or luminaire to house the light source and there must be a way to control the light, either by turning it on or off or adjusting the output. Those ancient shells, rocks, pottery, and terra cotta from which flames emitted were actually the first crude light fixtures or luminaires.
Lightning in urban conditions presents a specific problem. In every era, that problem was solved in different ways, depending on the current technology and influx of inspirations.
In the 19th century, humanity already had artificial lightning but it had its flaws, for simple storage and transport of fuels to more serious dangers of fire, suffocations, and explosions. Luckily, a new kind of energy was about to appear - electricity.
For making a statement, which, let's face it, is key in areas like the dining room or living room where guests are entertained, round off the look. For smaller, intimate spaces like a bedroom or study, pair glass table lamps with fairy lights for a gorgeous, glowy effect.
However, there is a barrage of cheap lightings being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported stuff is cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed lightings made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flags and lightings offered a special edition of lightings to provide innovative solutions for individual projects.
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