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This is a lamp that I created based on a mid-century modern design by Rispal Cie. It is a tri-pod base floor lamp constructed of ribbon mahogany and black walnut. I used 6/4 mahogany, bandsawn into two pieces to accomodate the electrical wiring. I then re-glued and hand-shaped the main body piece with spokeshaves and hand-planes. This allowed for a very fluid graceful curving main member. The leg component is constructed of two separate legs hand-shaped and joined by a black walnut wedge key. The most challening aspect of this piece was joining the legs to the main body, given the contours and odd shaping of each component. The brushed alluminum lighting fixture is a modern twist of a classic 50’s design. The interior of the shade is orange enamel casting a beautiful glow onto the mahogany.
-- Terry
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Obi
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posted 1033 days ago
Absolutely Fascinating
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MsDebbieP
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posted 1033 days ago
“jaw dropping” amazing!!!!
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Don
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posted 1033 days ago
Terry, this lamp has more of a wow factor than most. I love anything with curves (I mean woodworking here). I am going to have to obtain more woodworking reference reading to inspire me to do similar work.
I saw you beautiful boxes that you posted on my web site. I hope you will be showing us more detail on these.
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Terdy
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posted 1033 days ago
Your too kind. You all sure know how to make a guy feel good. Keep ‘em coming!!
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Karson
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posted 1033 days ago
Very nice Terry and welcome to LumberJocks.
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Randy
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posted 484 days ago
that is amazing!!!
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choppertoo
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posted 96 days ago
Very nice lamp Terdy. Love the flow of the curve. I would proudly place that lamp in in my home!
Is the light fixture an off the shelf product or did you make/have it made?
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a1Jim
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posted 96 days ago
Intriguing design well done
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