Comments on: Vintage Storybook Lamps, Anyone? The World of Irmi.

By: Franz

Franz — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:44:40 +0000

In reply to karen. Karen, My in-laws just gave us an Irmi mobile so I was wondering if the paint had lead in it so I started looking around and found your posting. I know it has been almost a year since you posted this but I would like to know more about your testing.

By: Boggy

Boggy — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:28:20 +0000

In reply to Megan. I have the same problem. I was given one of these when I was a baby and still have it (I'm 56 now). I've found a few photos online, some of which actually show the step stool in pristine condition. What I need is more information of IRMI, and thanks to this wonderful page, I have it. As for the step stool, try Googling "IRMI carousel step stool" and go to images. You should find quite a few. I hope this helps.

By: karen

karen — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:07:55 +0000

i just bought an irmi crib mobile from ebay (the fairytale style) and i tested it for lead using a swab lead testing kit yesterday and the results were positive for lead. this made me very sad because it was just so adorable. i wonder why people still use this? is there something i am missing?

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:41:43 +0000

Hi Alix!

I know this was posted quite a long time ago but I have a question for you considering you have an interest in Irmi products and are a self-proclaimed vintage expert as well! I came across this Irmi wooden chair/step stool and want to restore it to it’s original graphic, however it is worn and for the life of me I cannot find a match anywhere online to reference. If i send you a picture, do you think you would be able to help me out? Thank You!

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 23:06:26 +0000

I used to have one of those music box lamps in my nursery. My mother reminded me of the time when I reached over my crib and pushed the lamp off of the dresser. My father was able to mend the lamp back together, except the music box never played again:( I found a similar lamp at an estate sale several years ago in very good cosmetic condition, however the music box is inoperable. The music box was manufactured by Swisstone of New York City.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:45:14 +0000

I grew up with a lovely Irmi lamp that had a music box with a girl sitting at a piano. My recollection is that you wound the music box by turning a wooden bluebird. I always love that lamp. We also had a Jack and Jill switch plate.