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 Gingko Chandelier
Photo: Lorelei Sims
Gingko Chandelier

This chandelier is the first in a series of fixtures for a private residence.
The dimmable amber bulbs represent the fruit of the gingko tree.

Over 2000 gingko leaves will be veined and formed for this project.
Over the last couple of months, visitors to the shop are put to work:

These photos show the scale of the fixtures:

Preparing to suspend the chandelier

Wiring the chandelier      Basking in the glow of the chandelier

 Talon Newel Post
Photo: Lorelei Sims
Talon Newel Post
16" h x 6" w
This project incorporates a quartz
sphere that is illuminated with
the flick of a switch.

 

The two wall mount fixtures were designed to compliment this rustic cabin.
Oak Tree Fire Place Light  
Photo: Chuck Cannady		  Cat Tail Fire Place Light
Photo: Chuck Cannady
Oak Tree Wall Mount Light Cat Tail Wall Mount Light

 

Morning Glory Lighting Installation

Morning Glory Lighting Detail
Photos: Chuck Cannady
Morning Glory Lighting Installation

 

La Luna Bella Candle Holder
Photo: Lorelei Sims
La Luna Bella Candle Holder
16" h x 6" w

 

Grape Leaf and Vine Reading Lamp
Photo: Bob Biddix
Grape Leaf & Vine Lamp
52" tall

 

Grape Leaf and Vine 8 Point Hanging Chandelier
Photo: Lorelei Sims
Eight Point Hanging Chandelier

This particular chandelier incorporates copper tendrils
and leaves into the ironwork. I have also forged
similar lighting entirely out of steel.

 

Calla Lily Candle Holder
Photo: Lorelei Sims		 Leaf Candle Holder
Photo: Lawrence McGown
Calla Lily Candle Holder
11" h x 6" w		 Leaf Candle Holder
5" h x 3" w

 

Single Twig Candle Holder
Photo: Dan Broten
Photo: Dan Broten
Single Oak Twig Candle Holder Double Oak Twig Candle Holder

 

Oak Branch Candelabra
Photo: Dan Broten
Oak Branch Candelabra
9" h x 26" w

 

Split Scroll Sconces
Photo: Lawrence McGown		 Torche'
Photo: Lorelei Sims
Split Scroll Sconces
14" h x 4"w		 Torche'
32" - 36" tall

 

Four Point Tape Candle Stand
Photo: Lorelei Sims		 Five Point Pillar Candle Stand
Photo: Lorelei Sims
4 Point Taper Candle Stand
24" w x 24" d x 63" h		 5 Point Pillar Candle Stand
26" w x 26" d x 56" h

 

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objects d'art   furniture   architectural   garden  

grape leaf and vine  public art   junkyard