My latest want: A Fantasia lamp!

[Erin]

I've been having a horrible time locating a vintage glitter lamp....but I was wondering if anyone is selling a Fantasia lamp from the 70s. I've recently become interested. :)

[Erin]

*Cough*. Still want one. Anyone have one to sell?

[Chris Lea]

Is this what you're after?

Apart from the picture, I can't help - but curious to know if I'm right.

[Erin]

Kinda, yeah. I don't want one with the segmented spray, but that's about what they look like.

[Kris]

Check out the fiber lamps here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/79694484@N00/collections/ - It will blow your mind :)


Fantasia and Cuda fiber optic lamps are the only TRUE FO lamps. The fibers of these lamps are made of glass. Fantasia is king. Cuda comes in second. There are many Fantasia lamps that show up on eBay. The most commonly listed ones are Starburst and Centurion. Starburst is the largest spherical lamp made and the Centurion is a medium size. The smallest spherical lamp would be the Ecstasy lamp.

Largest - Sunburst
Medium - Centurion
Smallest - Ecstasy

They vary in price depending on condition and whether they have the box. Run of the mill Sunburst will go for $75-$150 depending on condition. If the market is hot and the item is in great/excellent condition, you can see them hit $250+

Many FO lamps on eBay are china made junk. 99% have cheap plastic fibers that are useless and don't even compare to their glass counterparts. As seen in the picture posted by Chris Lea - plastic fibers have a concentrated light near the base and in the middle. Very little light coming out of the ends. Horrible pieces of junk! Stay away.

Good luck with your quest.

[Erin]

Thank you for all the helpful info Kris. I appreciate it. I would have never known about the sprays being glass/plastic.

I've seen all your lamps on Flickr Kris. Very impressive. I don't suppose you're selling any of them? :)

I'm going to PM with you a couple I'm looking at on eBay. Would like your input.

[Kris]

Not a problem. Yeah, stay away from the plastic ones. Thanks about my Flickr. It's a hobby of mine and I love the lamps. Not selling any right now. No doubles. I had one a while back and sold it.

[Erin]

Thanks anyway! I'll get on eventually. :)

[Kris]

Good luck. I am sure you will find something! :D

[Chris Lea]

What about this thing? Any good?
It's German and the fibres are glass - which means they break easily.
Ours also look a bit yellow - age takes it's toll.
It's sitting in our spare room at present.

[Erin]

Gorgeous!

[Chris Lea]

Anything's for sale at the right price!!
LOL
Had no real plans to sell it (hadn't really got round to it and the boss likes it and sort-of wants to keep it) but I guess we're open to ideas and offers.
Really heavy base - can't remember the details but I can soon find out if anyone's interested.
Got some more pix of it too if you want them.

[Kris]

That lamp is really nice. I would love to have a lamp from Germany. How big is it? It looks like it's sitting on the floor??

Depending on weight, that sucker is going to cost $100 alone to ship.