Kodak Utility Safelight Lamp – Model C

Description :
This is a vintage Kodak Utility Safelight Lamp, Model C, designed for ceiling or wall-mount applications in darkroom environments. Featuring a curved grey steel housing and a black metal frame with a glass shield, this unit supports various Kodak Wratten safelight filters depending on the photographic material used. The chain mounts and original electrical wiring remain intact. A UL-listed model built by Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, NY, it combines robust industrial design with the functionality of professional photographic equipment. The condition suggests light cosmetic wear with internal parts appearing intact and a test bulb included.

Era:
1950s–1960s

Style:
Mid-Century Industrial / Scientific

Technique:
Formed and powder-coated steel housing with interior enamel reflector and framed glass panel

Tools Used:
Metal press, spot welder, powder coating equipment, glass cutter, industrial wiring tools

History:
Standard equipment in analog photography darkrooms, this model was used for indirect and direct safelight illumination based on bulb and filter type.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Kodak (Eastman Kodak Company)

Measurements:
12 ½" W x 10 ½" T x 5 ½" D

Suggested Weight:
6–7 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
16" L x 14" W x 10" H

Music:
Lo-fi instrumental or classical – something quietly focused and timeless, mirroring the methodical rhythm of darkroom work.

Item Number : P15816

Category : Light Fixture

Brand : Kodak (Eastman Kodak Company)

Attributes

Material : Metal

Measurements

Width : 12 ½"
Height : 10 ½"