A ceiling companion to the wall-mount Otis, the Venus embodies the crisp, clean, and functional elements of mid-century lighting.

Looking back at the fresh, sometimes radical changes 1950s designs introduced to architecture, furniture, lighting, hardware, and the goods of everyday life, it's easy to see how modern industrial design captivated the public.

From WWII into the 1960s, technology and design were truly equals, with one inspiring the other. Doesn't always seem that way today, does it?

Tip: The shade shown, the BZ1498, is the only shade that fits this fixture.