Finland
1943
Burlwood
13″ wide x 8″ deep x 12″ high

This biomorphic lamp is a world of its own. The burlwood base is an intricate mosaic of knots and knobs, out of which the push button switch emerges, and onto which a warm light glows. The shade and stem are carved out of a smoother area of the burl. For such a petite functional sculpture, it offers generous proportions of atmosphere and uniqueness.

Signed and dated “Rukajärveltä Kevät/Talvi 1943 Isä Arvidille Joltakin Jermulta” (From Rukajärveltä in the Spring/Winter 1943, To Father Arvid from Jermu)