Lake Log Lamps

Oak?, lamp hardware, 17" x 7"
2009

My parents live on a man-made lake, originally used for ice harvesting. The lake had to be temporarily drained (some sort of algae issue), revealing long forgotten stumps and sunken logs. I was able to get my hands on a few of those logs and turn some lamps. After being submerged for more than a century, the wood has become gray and full of character. It also makes identifying the species tough, I'm guessing oak with a hint of lake dirt.

The lamp is finished with tung oil and wax.

Lake Log Lamps

Lake Log Lamps

Lake Log Lamps

Lake Log Lamps

Lake Log Lamps

Lake Log Lamps