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Here is a wonderful, organic modern table lamp with strong folk art influence, featuring a sculptural base carved from a …
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Here is a wonderful, organic modern table lamp with strong folk art influence, featuring a sculptural base carved from a natural cypress knee and an original hand-formed wood slat shade. The base is shaped from a single cypress knee, a naturally occurring root growth long prized in Southern folk art and studio craft for its fluid, organic form. The column rises from a free-form, organically cut bottom base, giving the lamp a beautifully natural, almost totemic presence rather than a standard, geometric one. The shade is constructed of individually shaped wooden slats, stitched together at the top and flared into a softly scalloped, petal-like profile. The warm honey-toned grain and subtle variations in each slat create rich texture and depth, and when lit, the shade produces a soft, glowing warmth that enhances the organic character of the piece. The combination of the naturally formed cypress knee and the hand-crafted shade places this lamp at the intersection of organic modern design, studio craft, and American folk art. At 33 inches tall, this is a substantial statement lamp, ideal for a side table, console, or credenza, where it can function as both lighting and sculptural accent. Its rustic modern presence makes it equally at home in a mid-century interior, mountain or lodge setting, or a curated eclectic space.
Why I love it:
It feels like functional sculpture. The flowing, organic shape of the cypress knee paired with the whimsical, hand-stitched wooden shade gives it warmth, character, and a kind of quiet artistry you just don’t see in factory-made lamps.
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- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 20ʺD × 33ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Very good vintage condition overall. The cypress knee base is structurally sound, stable, and in excellent working order, with no …
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Very good vintage condition overall. The cypress knee base is structurally sound, stable, and in excellent working order, with no cracks or movement and only light, age-appropriate surface wear consistent with its natural material and age. The lamp functions properly and presents beautifully. The wood slat shade shows some age-related wear, including small chips, hairline cracks, and natural imperfections to individual slats, as visible in the photos. These do not affect the stability or function of the shade, which remains solid and secure. The wear is consistent with hand-crafted construction and adds to the piece’s authentic folk art character.
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