• Swedish 1970s root wood table lamp with burl base and pine slat shade
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Root Wood Lamp – Handmade Swedish Burl Base with Pine Slat Shade, 1970s Folk Art

Root Wood Lamp – Handmade Swedish Burl Base with Pine Slat Shade, 1970s Folk Art

$495.00 USD
$495.00 USD
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This handmade Swedish root wood lamp from circa the 1970s pairs an organic burl-root base with a geometric pine slat shade. Its gnarled, tripod-shaped base makes the natural wood the focal point, reflecting the Scandinavian root-lamp tradition known in Swedish as rotlampa.

The shade is built from vertical pine slats with circular cutouts and a pale woven liner described as jute in the existing listing. The contrast between the irregular root and the orderly wooden shade gives this vintage table lamp a distinctive sculptural presence. It complements Scandinavian folk art collections, rustic interiors and organic modern or Japandi-inspired rooms.

Materials and design

The base is made from a single piece of burl-root wood shaped into an organic tripod form. The shade combines pine slats, circular cutouts and a pale textile liner. The root wood species is not specified. Origin: Sweden. Estimated era: circa 1970s.

Vintage condition

The existing product information describes an original cord and a single European socket. Natural grain variation, tool marks, small fissures and other irregularities are consistent with the handmade construction and root material. Please examine all photographs carefully to assess the base, shade, liner and electrical components. Electrical testing and restoration history are not specified.

Important information for US buyers

The lamp has a European electrical fitting and original cord. It is not confirmed ready for use with US outlets or electrical supply. Before connecting it, have a qualified electrician inspect the wiring, socket and plug and determine any modifications needed for safe use in the United States. Bulb type, maximum wattage and voltage rating are not specified in the available product information.

Placement

Use the lamp as a sculptural accent on a console, side table or bedside table once its electrical suitability has been professionally checked. The slatted shade and textile liner are intended to soften and filter the light, while the root base remains a decorative focal point even when the lamp is unlit.

Care

Unplug the lamp before cleaning. Dust the wooden base and shade gently with a soft brush or dry microfiber cloth. Avoid soaking the wood or textile liner and do not use aggressive cleaning products. Support the base when moving the lamp rather than lifting it by the shade.

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