Michael Banks sent me Hunter 1886 Limited Edition.

Tangelia sent me the Fanimation Old Havana Ceiling Mount.

I believe that Steampunk is more than just brass and watchparts. It's finding a way to combine the past and the future in an aesthetic pleasing yet still punkish way. It's living a life that looks old-fashioned, yet speaks to the future. It's taking the detritus of our modern technological society and remaking it into useful things. Join me as I search for items for my house that combine the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future.
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Oh, gorgeous! Oh, I want I want I want!
>$350 for the second one. I wonder how much for the first one?
Both very lovely at almost any price. Would be even better if I could afford one (or two.)
-Jon
Those are beautiful! I love your finds!
~Hyla
http://earthyfinds.blogspot.com
Fantastically cool. Especially the Old Havana.
What great finds you post, Sara!
to the SteamPunk home site.
I found this nice site mixing Victorian and Art Nouveau style
http://www.bradbury.com/victorian/fenway.html
its called "Fenway"(cute name)
hope you enjoy!!
P.S. that site also has of Art deco as well, just click on the Victorian tab.
heres another one
http://john358.wordpress.com/category/belguim/
sorry for posting so much!
http://www.moooi.com/home/design-conversation.shtml
This is a funny video that I found, it talks about the "steam age" for a sec (5 minuets long)
moooi.com has some good madern but timeless items but thats my opinion LOL
I love those, but I am wondering why no one mentioned Belt driven ceiling fans? I mean something is just awesome about having all the bits exposed and powered by an external engine. Heck, I think they may be a bit more enviromentally conscious since one electrical engine can power several ceiling fans.
To see what I am talking about check out some of the following links:
http://www.hansenwholesale.com/ceilingfans/beltdriven/default.asp
http://www.farreys.com/ceiling_fans/fanimation/bourbon_street_fan.html
http://www.period-homes.com/brochure/wlmill.htm
I was checking into getting the Old Havana today. Price is up to $400-500 depending on configuration. But it is pretty cool this can be mounted to the ceiling, wall, or as a free standing floor or desk fan. You can mix and match finishes. The store I went to had sample finishes. The copper is copper plate over steel, not just copper paint. The rust is very nice too.
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