Wood: Black Walnut

Metal: Brass

Stain: The good Stuff

The design approach of the lamp is inspired by taking multiple cross-sections of a tree in plan and translating it in elevation; by doing this the patterns the inner rings produce gets projected in space and create a 3-dimensional form.  The finished product is created from milled walnut wood and accented with a brass. Before reaching its final form 2-dimensional studies were created to grasp a better understanding of movement and how it reacts in space. After the foundation for the 2-dimensional pattern was established, it is time to begin creating a three dimensional framework for each cut contour. This procedure was first investigated digitally and then mimicked physically to manifest an elegant product that lights up a space. 

A series of studies in 2D were conducted before creating the final form in 3D. 

Prototype I

Prototype II

Prototype III

photo © Eric Griagosian

The Final lamp is milled from Black Walnut at 1/4" thick and is hand assembled. After the form is completed  it is then finished  using a clear stain called "the good stuff". 

photo © Eric Griagosian

photo © Eric Griagosian

photo © Eric Griagosian

Shows the entire lamp in a full 360 motion. The form of the lamp was designed using a 3d software called grasshopper.