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An honors graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Rico Espinet started as a sculptor. His interest in objects soon evolved to installations in which the placement of the sculpture became as important as the objects themselves. Lighting was an integral part of these installations, defining space and heightening the overall experience.
Rico Espinet features lamps and fixtures for Robert Abbey Lighting, Inc. that couples perspicuous line and warm, often atmospheric light into collections that affirm their environment. Drawing from his background in sculpture, architecture, and a fascination with the beauty of mundane objects, Rico Espinet's lighting is rooted in a generous vocabulary of form.
Although Rico Espinet continues to extend his collection, his first designs are still classics. The Monk Lamp, originally fashioned with a microphone base and plumbing pipe, was a homemade reading lamp Espinet had made for himself. When a photo shoot by Todd Eberle of Espinet’s studio landed the lamp in both a House & Garden article and a Hunter Douglas ad campaign, Robert Abbey invited him to design a line to manufacture. The Scribe Lamp, influenced by the Monk Lamp was his first design for Robert Abbey Lighting, Inc.
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| Rico Espinet Nina Flush Mount in Deep Patina Bronze | 7.25" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D | Unavailable |
Robert Abbey, Inc. has been manufacturing fine lighting products for over eighty years now and prides itself on providing the highest quality products at the best possible prices.
Family owned an operated, Robert Abbey's passion has always been design. In the early 1990’s they moved their factories and offices from New York to the foothills of North Carolina.
Robert Abbey products include table lamps, desk lamps, floor lamps, wall fixtures, ceiling fixtures, coffee tables, and end tables. With transitional and contemporary design, Robert Abbey is a perfect brand for today's homes. Robert Abbey features amazing products from world-renown designers such as Jonathan Adler, David Easton, and Rico Espinet. More on Robert Abbey...
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Comments about Robert Abbey Rico Espinet Nina Flush Mount in Deep Patina Bronze:
I had just written a review that rated it four stars- because I had found it difficult to install- but I loved it so much that I ordered another (longer version) for over my kitchen sink. This one went up fine, but we marked location of the holes, and lined them up carefully and we had no problems (the first one we had difficulty getting the last screw in) so maybe the electrician screwed the first two in too tightly and skewed the roundness of the bronze piece.\n\n Any way, I love the light- so clean, simple, and understated. The glass is thick and heavy. I have Murray Feiss Boulevard sconces in the same room, which it complements beautifully. The torpedo bulbs are harder to find- I had to go to an electrical supply house and bought 6 to have on hand.
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Comments about Robert Abbey Rico Espinet Nina Flush Mount in Deep Patina Bronze:
This is such a beautifully simple fixture. I love the look. We had trouble getting the last screw in when hanging it- I actuallly had to twist and skew the whole base to get the screw in (after my electrician gave up). I would recommend checking alignment before hanging the socket part. I had to go to an electric supplier to get replacement torpedo bulbs. However I love it so much I ordered the longer version for my kitchen (this one is in basement kitchenette). It is a great complement to the Murray Feiss Manhattan sconces.
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Took longer to arrive than most lights I have ordered from CSN (maybe a week to two weeks- but that is clearly stated)
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