Blooming Floor Lamp
This was one of my very first floor lamps. A client wanted me to create a floor lamp that was really different. That was a wide open invitation to go way outside the box. I had been experimenting with some copper screen and had just discovered this bronze screen door screen at local hardware store. The game was on. After a lot of trial and error, I landed on this idea. The bloom is constructed from five, square, hemmed, bronze screen pieces. I came up with a way to stack the five different sized screens and then pull them into a copper tube. As they start to curl up to try and go through the tube, the tops come out in all sorts of interesting configurations. It's a complicated process but it yields a beautiful bloom of bursting bronze screen. No two are ever the same. The pole is made of two different diameter sections of copper tubing. Some decorative rings were soldered to the poles at the transition point. The pole is oxidized to a light brown patina. The rings are polished and lacquered. The base is fabricated from two squares of mottled, brown, Paperstone (an environment friendly, counter top material). The paperstone is sanded, oiled, waxed, and polished. There is a full range dimmer inside the pole with the knob on the back of the lamp. Dimensions: 68" Tall x 10" square (at the base) with an 18" dia. bloom.
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My work started as a part of the crafts movement in the 70's. Street fairs, galleries, and word-of-mouth provided me with a steady stream of commissioned work. While most of my work revolved around lighting, I often did other fun, creative, problem solving projects for clients.
In the 90's I became a commercial photographer and enjoyed that lifestyle for almost 30 years. Near the end of the photography work I started getting back into my crafts roots. I did both photography and crafts for about eight years and then returned full time to the craftsman life. I am still doing mostly lights but do branch out now and then if the project seems fun or challenging. At this point I have projects scattered all over the Puget Sound area as well as around the country. I have several clients with multiple pieces including one client for which I have created ten custom lights.
My work is very eclectic. It's basically a refined industrial style using a wide range of materials and fabrication techniques, This makes almost every piece a unique, one-of-a-kind, work of art.
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Sam F
For Project 25.0Jerry designed and built a custom lamp for me. I needed the lamp to be able to telescope up and down. I added a further wrinkle with interchangeable custom lamp shades. The blown glass shades were beautiful, but very heavy which made the geometry of the lamp base a little tricky. Jerry worked diligently to make it all work perfectly and the finished product is both beautiful and functional. Jerry's communication throughout was fantastic and was usually accompanied by pictures showing progress. Jerry is a true craftsman and brings the unteachable secret-sauce called caring to his prodigious artistic and technical expertise. I highly highly recommend Jerry for anything requiring an artistic and engineering skill-set. It doesn't get better than Jerry!
LPLaura P
For Layered Cooper Screen Pendant4.8- VW
vicki w
For Blooming Torchere Floor Lamp5.0I have never had a better experience with anyone then I did working with Jerry Davis! Not only did my lamps come out crazy gorgeous…perfection! But the every day communication w Jerry, and The constant updates and my involvement, made this project so much more joyous. He was beyond professional and the lamps he made for me…well, let's just say that they far exceeded my expectations. They really are a work of art and everyone who walks into my home flips over them! Jerry and I become friends over this project and I hope that continues. You won't work w a better person, to make your dreams come true, then him!! An amazing person
VHVanessa H
For Vanessa's Chandelier5.0I could not be happier with Jerry. The quality was fantastic, but I also really enjoyed the thoughtful communication and progress photos! I should be going on and on about the fixture, but I am not surprised it is wonderful. I am surprised at how smooth the process was. As an interior designer I work with all sorts of craftspeople, and Jerry is a wonderful blend of artist and professional! Thank you so much.
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Sally S
For Industrial Caged Desk Lamp5.0Jerry was the perfect craftsman for my project. His communication and attention to details was exceptional, and he was patient in working through the design process as we worked together to get to the final plan. We had some unforeseen installation issues and he took extra time to understand the issue and determine the right corrective course. All while staying enthusiastic and curious. I look forward to more projects in the future!
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