Silk, metal frame, and burl veneer over molded ply. Energy efficient bulbs.

These are table lamps. The silk is draped over a thin metal frame so that the basic form is achieved, but the pleats and folds are part of the feel of the shades. These forms are held by starch. These folds add depth and qualities to how the light is perceived from the form. The quality of light is soft and colored by the color of the silk. The shades sit upon a formal burl veneer base. These bases add a sense of refinement to the objects buy the contrast of form and material. This idea of presentation is referential to the Chinese when they placed natural objects of beauty upon small stands.