| Project by Todd A. Clippinger | posted 581 days ago | 997 views | 11 times favorited | 18 comments | ![]() |
These chandeliers hang in the Cooper House. The House was designed in the Prairie Style and these chandeliers reflect the aesthetic.
The lights are constructed of ribbon mahogany, shoji material, and a light fixture from Home Depot that fit the decor. The shoji material was purchased from Ed Crowell, Shoji Designs, www.shojidesigns.com. He is fantastic to deal with, has a nice product, and I highly recommend checking him out. He does nice work himself and has good links on his site.
The chandeliers stand 5’6” without the downrod and hang from a 16’ ceiling. I made 3 models, hung them in the room, and had the clients choose what they liked best. The models were highly useful because the scale of the room was larger than anything that I had ever dealt with before. It helped both the client and myself see it in 3D in the actual space.
I also designed and built the light trough and sconce lights that cap off the rock columns.
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
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18 comments so far
Obi
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posted 581 days ago
I love them … Wooden Chandeliers.
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Mark A. DeCou
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posted 581 days ago
wow. These are gorgeous. I’d love to see more photos of the house also if your brother is interested in sharing
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Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 581 days ago
I will share more but I have to get going. Were you and exhibitor at the WDC? I go every year (spectator thus far) and I thought I recognized a couple of the members.
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
dennis mitchell
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posted 581 days ago
Those are pretty cool! I’d love to see picture of the house too. Looks like a treasure trove of architectural details.
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fred
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posted 581 days ago
I am fortunate to live in Pasadena, CA where there are many craftsmen style homes. The prevalent style is Greene & Greene architecture. The best examples are the Gamble House and the Blacker house. The Gamble House has been featured on television and to see it in person is truly inspiring.
Todd – those lighting fixtures rival anything I have seen before. They are absolutely great. Super job.
Green and Greene
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Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 581 days ago
Fred, Thanks for the link. I just love the Greene & Greene style. It certainly is one of my influences. It is always more inspiring to go to the historic buildings as opposed to just reading about them. The Blacker and Gamble houses are on my list to visit. If I do I’ll have to call you.
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
Karson
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posted 581 days ago
Very nice Fixtures. Again something to be proud of making.
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Martin Sojka
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posted 581 days ago
I’m glad the increased picture capacity works for you, Todd. This is beautiful design. Now I’m eager to see more of your work.
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scottb
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posted 581 days ago
WOW!... can’t wait to see the rest of the house!
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oscorner
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posted 580 days ago
Excellent design. Great looking chandeliers.
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Don
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posted 580 days ago
Todd, your work is simply stunning. We have some great Arts & Crafts artists here at LumberJocks and your work ranks right up there with the best.
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Shawn
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posted 580 days ago
those are so cool, my hats off to you sir
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Douglas Bordner
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posted 525 days ago
I have to join my fellow LJs in saying this is top-notch work. Superb design, execution and very unique. I also want to ask/comment about the trim features that cap the stone columns in the background. That is so cool. Are they sconces or a trim detail? Bring us more of the Cooper House!
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
Chip
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posted 525 days ago
Wow… these are just extraordinary Todd. Wonderful in every way. Would it be possible for you to take one down and take it apart so we can see how they’re constructed? Just teasin ya ;-) Incredible work and thanks for posting. Look forward to seeing the rest of the house when possible.
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woodgrain411
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posted 324 days ago
awesome ,my wife would love these in our family room afetr i vault the ceiling next spring do you mind if i do my own version
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Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 324 days ago
Woodgrain – knock yourself out. If you need any info let me know.
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
ChrisCook
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posted 159 days ago
This is amazing. I can’t wait to get home to show these to my wife. She is going to freak out over them. Our living room is asian.
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Rj
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posted 112 days ago
What can I say I just love them from top to the bottom .
Great craftsmanship.
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