Kodak Duaflex II Camera Light
Kodak Duaflex II Classic Art-Deco Camera converted into an original Accent Lamp.
Camera procured while treasure-hunting on a visit to grandparents in Western NY. Lovingly crafted at home.
See below for details on the Kodak Duaflex II.
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Affectionately restored with gentle cleaners. Evidence of use and character make the piece truly authentic!
8 foot long black and white vintage styled fabric cord with 2-prong plug
Polished Nickel standard socket with full range dimmer knob. Accommodates any standard light bulb not to exceed 100W.
Silver elbow hardware brings the socket to the side
Nostalgic-inspired, brand new, hand-spun Edison light bulb 60W. Replacements readily available. Not all light bulbs will look the same.
Fitted with a chrome and black, vintage-inspired, easy to use, mini camera tripod
Flat Fee Shipping $15.00 within the US
The Duaflex II was introduced in 1950 with a reasonable listing price of ~$20.00 (the equivalent of $200 today). It has a sleek aluminum body frame & black plastic sides with leather coverings. This camera caught on fast & sold in high numbers. It was easy to use & took decent pictures by the average person. It hung conveniently around your neck by a strap & invites you to look down into the viewfinder to take a picture. It was the first in the line that featured a viewfinder hood that swung open to shield the viewing window from bright light, making it easier to frame the image. Due to it’s high popularity, many of these cameras can be easily found in fleas markets and antique stores.
You can see Ethyl Merz in the I LOVE LUCY follow-up THE LUCY-DESI COMEDY HOUR with a Duaflex around her neck featured prominently in Season 1, Episode 5.