The development of a form through multiple studies led me to create the perfect lamp base. Inspired by the space needle and middle-eastern hookahs, this piece was turned using a large chunk of walnut on a lathe.

i moved straight into three dimensional, using a lathe to push against its ornamental bias and explore a modern form. with scrap hardwood, i ran multiple studies to experiment, iterate, and refine the shape.

i selected my three strongest studies, overlaid them in illustrator, and combined the best elements into a final form, refining it within the intended dimensions.

this piece was also featured on the university of michigans website, aswell as displayed at the Undergraduate juried exhibition in the winter of 2026

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