Discovering fire changed the fate of mankind. Because of the warmth it provided, of course, but also for the new light it shed on their world. Nights were not so scary anymore.
Men rely on light, and all through the ages strive to harmonize beauty and usefulness. In ancient Rome, oil lamps were mostly made of terra cota, but already carved and illustrated with scenes from the daily life. During the middle ages, oil was still used to fuel the lamps, but it burned in delicately carved bowls, either set on columns or hanged from the ceilings to better spread the light.
With the discovery of electricity, the lamp became a focus point in every home, and an element of decoration. From the discreet charms of the Tiffany lamp, to the comfortable roundness of the hurricane lamp , to the many forms and colors of the glass lamp shades , there are models to suit every taste.
Lamps have a meaning; the soft glow of a hanging lamp in the hallway tells our guests that they are welcome. A beautiful accent lamp in a corner of the living room invites to sit in the nearby chair and relax. A delicately colored salt lamp creates a unique atmosphere in the bathroom. And in the bedroom? The ever useful touch lamp by the bedside will likely save us from breaking our neck when we get up in the middle of the night.
Between men and light it was always a love story, and the lamp stands as the symbol of that everlasting love.
