Oak Lamp
Oak Lamp
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The perfectly simple floor lamp we wanted for our own homes, the Oak Lamp was inspired by a favorite vintage find.
The base is hand turned from white oak sourced from a century-old Los Angeles lumber company, finished with an environmentally friendly hardwax oil by Julie Jackson and Jonathan Meador of Surcle Wood in Los Angeles. Surcle works exclusively with local specialty lumber and reclaimed urban wood, producing pieces with grain patterns unavailable in conventional timber. The Oak Lamp base is turned on a mega-lathe, a process that gives it the clean proportions of a piece you can keep for a lifetime.
The shade is handwoven from elephant grass by members of SWOPA, the Sirigu Women's Organization for Pottery and Art in northern Ghana. The grass is harvested from West African riverbanks using traditional methods and sun-dried before weaving. Each shade diffuses light warmly through its natural weave.
The result is a floor lamp made in collaboration with makers in Los Angeles and northern Ghana, from materials sourced within their own regions. It works well in a living room, bedroom, or reading corner, anywhere a considered floor lamp earns its place.
Wired in Los Angeles to US standards. Lead time 6 weeks. Available for pickup at our Lincoln Heights studio or shipped nationwide. Trade pricing available for interior designers and architects.
| Height | Shade Diameter | Base Diameter |
| 58" | 22-24" | 12” |
MATERIAL
MATERIAL
LAMP SHADE: Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is a sustainable material prized for its structural integrity, rapid renewability, and minimal environmental impact. Its long, sturdy fibers create a lightweight weave that softens and diffuses light beautifully.
LAMP BASE: The white oak wood used to make this lamp is sourced from a 100-year-old LA-based lumber company, and crafted by hand on a 'mega-lathe' by our craft partners in Los Angeles.
SPECS
SPECS
- UL listed / 120V
- Standard E26 bulb - use LED only (not included)
- 72" cord with foot pedal switch
FULFILLMENT TIMELINE
FULFILLMENT TIMELINE
MADE TO ORDER: 6 weeks
Manufacturing will take 6 weeks, after which your lamp will be available for pickup at our LA studio, or shipped to you.
PROCESS + PARTNERS
PROCESS + PARTNERS
SWOPA - lamp shade woven by the Sirigu Women's Organization for Pottery and Art (SWOPA), a non-governmental organization based in northern Ghana. SWOPA's mission includes providing young women with marketable skills training, and preserving knowledge of traditional craft by passing it down to the next generation. Learn more
SURCLE WOOD- Founded in 2015 by Julie Jackson and Jonathan Meador, Surcle produces wood furniture and lighting from downed urban trees and local specialty lumber companies. Julie, who comes from a family of woodworkers, brings meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Her commitment to sustainability means working with diverse urban-grown species that offer spectacular grain patterns unavailable in conventional lumber.
If your question wasn’t answered above, or you’d like a personal design consult please contact us or make a virtual or in-person studio appointment.
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