Authentic 1920's Styles
Cataloged herein is our collection of authentic forged iron lighting fixtures. Popularly known as Country Cottage, Tudor, Spanish Revival, and Old Hollywood. All are authentically detailed in forged iron, and fire burned to an authentic black finish in our California shop. Construction is heavy in weight, with abundant hammer marks and rivet fasteners. Our Garden Fixtures (U.L. wet) are finished with a durable all-weather Bronze Coat. The Mica Lamp Co. also accommodates requests for custom models.
The authentic BLACK IRON FINISH is achieved by using the centuries old process of applying a high heat flame directly to the surface of the wrought iron. This "burned" or "fire finish" is naturally uneven; colors range from gray to black to blue and red. Chipping or peeling is natural and part of the "old world" or "antique-aged" appearance. Authentic Style C.1920
Turn-of-the-century American Lighting design and craftsmanship is available today from the Mica Lamp Co. We follow the same formula as the original craftsman. All of our parts are made of solid copper, assembled with hand driven copper rivets and finished with a rich natural patina.
Our Mica shade panels are the same natural materials used by the Arts and Crafts master lamp makers. Mineral mica flakes, combined with organic shellac, make each mica shade unique with its variations of mineral deposit patterns and color tones. The famous San Francisco coppersmith Dirk Van Erp, was the first to make these copper lamps in 1910.
Mica Lamps are available only through our network of Authorized Dealers.
