A beautiful, vintage 'Portadyne' transistor radio dating from around the 1950-60s that has been given a second life as an industrial style table or desk lamp. The rotating tuning dial is still intact and turns. sold This fantastic old piece has been cleaned up and given a light polish but does show the patina that you'd expect from an item of this age.
A switched, brass finish, lampholder on a short pedestal has been securely fitted to the top of the radio. Traditional style braided 3 core cable in brown to suit the retro, industrial look of the lamp, runs down through the body of the radio leading to a plain black, fused, 3 amp plug. All electrical parts are new, UK sourced and CE approved.
Comes with an Edison bulb (as pictured) to complete the industrial/steam punk look (Please message with your preferred bulb style.
25cm tall to top of lampholder and 22cm wide.
A stunning piece of audio history, re-purposed to give style (and light!) to any room.
Please note this lamp comes with a UK plug fitted as standard. A US or EU plug can be fitted on request. Bulbs are not suitable for US 110V supply.
Product code: Upcycled, vintage transistor radio sold lamp. Unique lamp. Retro 1960s.