Ballast Floor Lamp

Felled in Western Australia in the 1800s, the Jarrah wood used in this collection made its way to Ireland as ballast on emptied prison ships. This “Swan River Mahogany” found its second life as a Steam Age railway sleeper in a far-flung corner of rural Ireland. These salvaged hardwood lamps were milled from the few remaining Jarrah sleepers we managed to track down.
 
The lamps in this collection are simultaneously soft and architectural with their hand-sanded rounded edges and copper stems. The extraordinary hues in this ancient salvaged timber are accentuated by the contrasting bright copper boat nails.  The stunning 70cm long vintage style cylindrical bulb is encased in a frame of ancient Jarrah and sits on a copper stem.  The fittings are brass, aged to give a vintage feel and the lamp is finished with a twisted, braided cord and a black on/off floor switch. 
 
Your lamp will come with a story card describing its particular provenance and the Copperfish stamp of authenticity.
 
Due to the natural materials and handmade nature of these lamps, each is unique and the colour, grain and finish of the wood will vary from lamp to lamp. All our lamps are made by hand in our studio in Rathnew, Co. Wicklow using time honoured skills and the finest materials.
 
All our bulbs are long-life LED and have an expected lifespan of 30,000 hours/10 years approx.  Replacement bulbs can be ordered from us or you will find similar bulbs in retail stores.