Monterey cypress, Eucalyptus robusta Floor lamp by Nick Shema
The wood used in crafting this Japanese lantern (Andon) are Monterey cypress,the lighter wood ,and eucalyptus Robusta, the darker reddish brown wood.
montrerey Cypress is a coniferous tree, and is one of several species of cypress tree epidemic to California. The Monterey cypress is found naturally only on the central coast of California and used for musical instruments,furniture,boat buildings ,and turned object.
Eucalyptus robusta commonly known as swamp mahogany or swamp messmate, is a tree native to eastern Australia. The leaves are commonly eaten by insects and are a food item for the koala. It is an important autumn-winter flowering species in eastern Australia and has been planted extensively in many countries around the world.
The woods for this were harvest and milled from various locations on the island of Hawai’i by Waimea hardwoods.
instead of traditional rice paper, the shade for the Andon is made of vintage Japanese silk taken from kimono and mounted on plexiglass. To prevent the fabric from fading, please do not expose this lamp to prevent heat buildup.
