The Only NY x MTA Table Lamp is a collaborative product between Only NY and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). This lamp features a frosted glass dome with a screen-printed archival Metro ‘M’ insignia, an iron base with laser-etched branding, and a braided orange cord with a dimmable switch. The lamp measures 4 inches by 4 inches by 9 inches and includes an E26 LED bulb with a color temperature of 3000K and a lifespan of 10,000 hours. The design pays homage to the retro MTA entrance beacons that were common in Manhattan and the outer boroughs during the 1980s and 1990s.
The Only NY x MTA Table Lamp is priced at $168 USD and is available for pre-order on Only NY’s official website. Pre-orders are open until July 19, with shipments expected to begin in November. The product is officially licensed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and is available in limited quantities.
Image Credit: Only NY, MTA
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