What Is Steampunk?
“Steampunk is an inspired movement of creativity and imagination. With a backdrop of either Victorian England or America’s Wild West at hand, modern technologies are re-imagined and realized as elaborate works of art, fashion, and mechanics. If Jules Verne or H.G. Wells were writing their science fiction today, it would be considered steampunk.
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When I tell people I design and build steampunk lamps I usually get the same question, “what the heck is steampunk?” Steampunk is a way for me to take my love for vintage materials and fuse that with my love of science fiction, by creating usable art. For years I have salvaged old pieces I’ve found made from brass, copper, glass and wood. I also couldn’t resist picking up old gauges, oil cans and any interesting looking mechanical works. For my steampunk line, I recycle those pieces into industrial art. Another benefit, thanks to Edison light bulbs, my work will also uniquely light up your space.
This venture is in its infancy. While I have several designs here on the website for sale, I have many more I am working on. I also am having some fun with more classic items, like the Polaroid camera lamp you’ll find on the site. Please check back often to see what new designs I’ve come up with. Also, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @daveisthevintageaddict for updates. Oh, and send me any ideas you may have for recycled steampunk art.
