This is a "lithophane" plug-in night light, featuring a thin translucent porcelain panel, made using a lost art from the 1800's. When lit from behind, the light shining through the different thicknesses of the engraved porcelain causes a highly detailed image to appear in front, almost magically. As you see, the illuminated image is so detailed, that it has a totally photographic quality to it! In addition, the relief of the carving gives the image a 3 dimensional quality when seen in person. To make them, we start by carving the image in a translucent wax, with the wax lit from behind. We then take a plaster mold of this engraving, and we then cast a fine porcelain clay into this mold. We then kiln fire the porcelain to 2300 degrees F. to achieve it's translucency and durability. Lithophanes were invented in France in 1827, and were popular throughout Europe till the early 1900's. They mysteriously faded from popularity with the advent of electricity, and became a lost art, until I re-discovered the secrets of this art. We first started making them 32 years ago by reproducing the antique ones. We eventually learned how to engrave our own originals, and this has been our specialty ever since. Our lithophanes truly make for a beautiful and practical piece of art that you will use daily for year after year!
COLISEUM-N322
Night Light comes complete with on-off toggle switch, 120V 7W incandescent bulb, and nicely gift boxed.
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$28.00
(You save
)
- SKU:
- N322
- UPC:
- Size:
- 5.5" H. x 3.5" W x 2.25" D

Add to Cart
The item has been added
COLISEUM-U322
U322
Flat Night Light Replacement Panel
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$22.00

COLISEUM-NR322
NR322
Curved Panel Lithophane Night Light
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$30.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
COLISEUM-UR322
UR322
Curved Night Light Replacement Panel
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$24.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
COLISEUM-V322
V322
Victorian Lamp
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$70.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Silhouette Porcelain Votive Candle Dome "Sydney"
SVC01
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$30.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
WEAVE CANDLE CUP
SCC03
Silhouette Porcelain Candle Cup
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$26.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
CATCH A FALLING STAR-VC140
VC140
Victorian Lamp
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$75.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
CHRISTMAS TREE-V303
V303
Victorian Lamp
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$70.00

Add to Cart
The item has been added
BAMBOO-V138
V138
Victorian Lamp
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$70.00

PEACOCK-N319
N319
Flat Panel Lithophane Night Light
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$28.00

SANTA'S FLIGHT-N221
N221
Flat Panel Lithophane Night Light
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$28.00

MIDNIGHT MOON-NR230
NR230
Curved Panel Lithophane Night Light
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$30.00

STARFISH-NR185
NR185
Curved Panel Lithophane Night Light
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$30.00

DESERT DAYBREAK -NR337
NR337
Curved Panel Lithophane Night Light
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$30.00

SACRED HEART-N332
N332
Flat Panel Lithophane Night Light
MSRP:
Was:
Now:
$28.00