Maurits Table Lamp With Translucent Wood Shade
Lamp base freehand turned in 1 laminated section. Base is 6 1/2" round at the bottom" x 15" to neck cap. This lamp is an example of "inside-out" turning, where the Interior profile turned first, then the the blank is quartered and reassembled with the profile facing in. The exterior is turned to harmonize with the interior profile. An ebonized center spindle is turned and installed to house lamp wire. Ebonized and natural cherry using a mordant chemical treatment. Brass fittings with either a 3-way socket with a 3-way 150w compact fluorescent bulb, or a 2 bulb cluster socket that can hold 2 100w (equivalent) compact fluorescent bulbs. The shade is of laminated ebonized cherry. Translucent panels are bigleaf maple burl veneer. Veneer panels use a special stabilization technique where the wood veneer is laminated with fiberglass cloth using a clear penetrating epoxy resin, leaving a laminate that is strong, stable and flat. It will not buckle or split. The shade measures 17" x 9 3/4" plus the finial. Also shown is the ebonized and natural cherry base with a wood frame shade housing amber mica plate. This is the traditional arts-and-crafts material. The third image is of the lamp base with the interior covered in silver leaf. The silver is treated with a jeweler's chemical that causes it to take on beautiful metallic colors, from green to blue, amber and mauve. The shade on this example uses a "pewter" mica plate. All wood parts fine sanded and finished with a catalyzed lacquer for a durable finish that will stand up to everyday use and care. Retail price as shown with translucent wood shade:$1095. Retail price for lamp with optional mica shade: $1025. Add $60 for the silver interior. Bases and shades are available separately. Shipping additional. Please contact me for more information, or to order. Many other pieces are shown on my web page.
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Jim has been a professional woodworker for 25 years. He brings an MFA in theater scenic design, several years as an architectural and furniture restorer, a love of adventure and a good sense of the eclectic to his work and designs.
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Ginger Leilani
For Oak Drop-Arm Morris Chair & Footstool4.8The reclaimed, antique Chestnut wood chairs are beautiful and look like Antiques. He went the extra mile to find Organic Hemp for the seat webbing. Design is unique, which is what I wanted, and my cats have approved of them as well.
DHDoug Hess
For Brove Hill Table Lamp4.8Truly wonderful lamps, modified as asked and arrived on time.
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Steve Gold
For Two Picture Frames in Cherry Wood5.0Working with Jim was a real pleasure. Not only did he promptly give us a proposal, but he fine-tuned it to our exact needs. The frames -- for large paintings -- are beautiful and well constructed. Jim delivered them to our home and installed the paintings with care. Excellent experience all around!
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Cecile Ghanem
For Platform Bed With Low Head & Foot Board5.0I am very happy with the final product. James was very professional, easy to work with, put up with all my questions…His work was meticulous. I would work with him again.
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Preston Cohen
For Shaker Drop Leaf Table5.0Jim Eddy is a remarkable furniture maker and a remarkable man. He is deeply knowledgeable about the history, form, details and the wood species, the many variables/behavioral characteristics of wood, milling, finishes etc. Jim was instrumental for making design decisions. He dedicated an enormous amount of his time to talk with me about the many details. He worked extremely efficiently, and completed my tables on time, under a very pressured deadline. He managed to do this despite delays that I myself caused when I asked him to pause the process, a couple of times, while we evaluated options for details and finishes. Jim produced samples, mailed them, and kept me up-to-date about all the issues. Always very accessible and thoughtful. The result is a remarkable table, a transformation of the Shaker drop leaf type. The finish and details are stunning. Everyone I have shown it to has found it to be beautiful. I intend to work with Jim again on future furniture projects. He is a rare, extraordinary, genuine artist.
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