Mid-Century K&e Carl Zeiss Wooden Surveyor's Tripod – Sculptural Floor Base

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Elevate an industrial loft, studio, or modern living space with this exceptional mid-century surveyor’s tripod. Crafted from heavy solid wood … Read more Elevate an industrial loft, studio, or modern living space with this exceptional mid-century surveyor’s tripod. Crafted from heavy solid wood with rich, natural grain variation, this rugged architectural piece features incredible structural details, including brass and steel hardware fittings, extension wing-nut locks, and iron-pointed plumb shoes at the feet.
​This particular tripod carries immense historical appeal, bearing its original embossed metal maker's tag: "K+E Keuffel & Esser Co. - Sole Distributors in the U.S.A. for Carl Zeiss Surveying Instruments."
​It showcases a magnificent, authentic aged patina with honest weathering, surface character, and minor paint remnants from decades of fieldwork. The wood grain has a gorgeous warm hue that balances raw industrial edge with organic warmth.
​An incredible design object for an upscale space, it is perfect to display as standalone sculptural art, to retro-fit into a one-of-a-kind designer floor lamp, or to use as a rustic base for a vintage spotlight. See less