Materials & Techniques: Baltic Birch Plywood, Peruvian Walnut, Chrome, Aluminum Knob.

Retro was my first experimentation with a more sculptural approach to woodworking.

The ellipse is shaped out of a large laminated chunk of Baltic birch plywood and is attached to a base made of Peruvian walnut with a graceful maple inlay.  The base features a slight bevel on the top edge that slops toward the top panel, while a bevel on the bottom edge gives the lamp an appearance that it is floating.  The lamp features a rotary switch in the base with an aluminum knob reminiscent of a vintage stereo unit, which inspired the name.

I am a perfectionist and every piece I make feels like there is a detail or element that could be better, but I feel that the proportions of Retro are as near to perfection as I have ever come!

The Retro lamp represents the finest craftsmanship, heirloom quality, and forward thinking design of custom lamps made in Oklahoma City. No paint, stain, or dye was used in the creation of this piece. A clear coat finish was applied to preserve the natural wood tones and textures.

Dimensions: 16.75” wide, 8.25” deep, 26.5” tall (Measurements without shade)