Joe Adams, Take Flight (WORLD 2024)

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Joe Adams

Country:

United States of America

This aviation themed lamp was inspired by the Golden Age of Flight and the Art Deco aesthetic. It was a period where daring record-setting flights dominated the news and aircraft evolved from wood to streamlined metallic contours. Our unique lamp features European Beech laminated with American Black Walnut reminiscent of early propeller construction. The sculptural base is evocative of airplanes of the era with beautiful flowing curves and a strong sense of symmetry. The wings are adorned with stainless steel roundels revealing a pop of color. The column is formed like a perforated wing spar rib and soars from the base as if taking flight into the clouds. The lampshade replicates the diamond flight formation and features polished stainless steel panels with a perforated circular design to emit a starry light pattern. They are secured with a regimented series of screws resembling riveted panels. The lampshade spider is formed like a four blade propeller with a turned Walnut finial as the hub. A glimpse inside the shade will reveal a hidden tribute to four pioneers of flight. The lamp is wired with high quality UL listed components including a fully dimmable turned brass socket in polished nickel along with a modern, but period correct, braided fabric covered cord and antique style phenolic plug. The bulb is an energy efficient LED (8.5w 60w equivalent) with vintage Edison filaments and produces a 3000k warm white color. The wood finish is multiple coats of a European hardwax oil that has been hand rubbed to a satin sheen. We enjoy the challenges that arise from working with different materials and then combining them together in an unexpected way. This one-of-a-kind heirloom quality luminaire was produced with meticulous attention to detail using the finest components available to create a stunning work of functional art suitable for any setting. It measures 32" Tall with a 13” x 18” Shade and a 12” x 12” Base.

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