Charles Gibilterra 'California Cactus' Table Lamps
Charles Gibilterra designed the 'California Cactus' lamp for Modeline of California, carving the sculptural form directly from Ponderosa pine — the timber's natural grain and beetle-marked texture becoming part of the finished piece rather than something to disguise. Brassfittings and exposed globe bulbs sit atop each branching arm, giving the lamp the presence of a small sculpture as much as a light source. It's an unmistakably American strain of 1970s design — Space Age form built from a distinctly Western material.
Ponderosa wood and brass · Dimensions: Height 74cm, Width 34cm · USA, 1970s · Charles Gibilterra for Modeline of California · Price per lamp, two available · Note: lights must be checked/installed by a licensed electrician
Charles Gibilterra 'California Cactus' Table Lamps
Charles Gibilterra designed the 'California Cactus' lamp for Modeline of California, carving the sculptural form directly from Ponderosa pine — the timber's natural grain and beetle-marked texture becoming part of the finished piece rather than something to disguise. Brassfittings and exposed globe bulbs sit atop each branching arm, giving the lamp the presence of a small sculpture as much as a light source. It's an unmistakably American strain of 1970s design — Space Age form built from a distinctly Western material.
Ponderosa wood and brass · Dimensions: Height 74cm, Width 34cm · USA, 1970s · Charles Gibilterra for Modeline of California · Price per lamp, two available · Note: lights must be checked/installed by a licensed electrician