Bamboo and Cocoa Leaf Table Lamp
This beautiful bamboo and cocoa leaf lamp made in the Philippines will look great in any decor
The frame is constructed from wrought iron, making the lamp very strong and durable; then it is powder coated in order to ensure the longevity of its color. The legs of the fortune lamp are made of real bamboo, which have been hand stained to create contrast to the bold shade colors. This bamboo is bound and then tied to the wrought iron frame. After two years of research a species of bamboo was chosen which does well in drier climates. Due to the nature of bamboo, at times it may split when it is first introduced into a new environment. For this reason, the bamboo on these lamps is always bound with twine. Splitting of the bamboo is extremely rare and this separation will not affect the strength, durability, or beauty of the lamp. This is one of the unique aspects of working with real, natural, materials.
The lampshade is made of fossilized cocoa leaves. Fossilization is the process of drying leaves over a three to four month period and then hand rubbing the chlorophyll of the leaf so only the leaf's skeleton remains. This is a labor-intensive process and no corrosive chemicals are used. Once the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf is stained in organic dyes. Since the leaves are natural, each one will absorb dye differently. The resulting effect is a lamp with different hues and shades (sometimes within the same leaf). There are a few cases in which the leaf may have a small tear before it was adhered to the lampshade. Due to the sealant we use, no tear will increase in size nor will any leaf pull from the shade. Only 20 percent of the leaves make it through the entire process for use for these shades. Once the leaf is stained, it is adhered to a heat resistant backing; similar to the backing found on any standard lamp. The artists cut each leaf to ensure that no leaf will overlap. Finally, a strong sealant is used to ensure the stability and integrity of the shade.
Dimensions: 9L x 9W x 16H.
Due to the handmade quality of our items small variations in dimensions can exist.
Available colors: Multi, Orange and Sea Blue. Specify color choice from drop down menu when checking out.
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Manufacturer:
Eangee Home Design |
| SKU: |
865
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| MPN: |
395-t-m |
| Unit: |
Each |
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