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A friend asked me to make a Rispal Floor Lamp for his home. Designed and made by Jean Rispal in the 1950's, I agreed to give it a go. Looking at it, it seemed like something I should be able to do without too much trouble…(first error). Knowing I would make a pattern, I offered to make two - suggesting it would be just as easy (second error). Thought I'd be able to complete the job in a week, (next error!), fortunately I insisted this would be completed at my pace - and could take longer! Finally a sensible suggestion.
Long story - short, the oil finishing took ten days, and whist I made three and a pattern the job took me over four weeks. Including the wiring and light fitting, which luckily was an Edison Light Globe.
He was really happy with the two I made for him, and I was able to complete the third as a keepsake. My wife is gradually liking it…

Made in Wenge, and finished in Kunos Oil. It was well out of my comfort zone. Not a straight edge to be found. Really enjoyable.

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not my cup of tea design wise but I totally appreciate the craftsmanship involved to complete the project(s).
outstanding !!
 

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not my cup of tea design wise but I totally appreciate the craftsmanship involved to complete the project(s).
outstanding !!

- recycle1943
Thanks Dick,
The design is polarising, but I'm pleased my friend asked me to make them. Left to me I would not have, but pleased l did….
Cheers
 

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Looks like a designer decorator piece of furniture out of a high end store, very swish.
 

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The design is above my pay grade but the work involved is awesome.
My first impression is it looked like a stick bug. Nice work.
 

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UH, WOW !

Love the simplicity of your design, less is more. . . Plus your great skill to pull that off. . .

Beautiful. . .
 

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i like it very cool design.love the light of the edison bulb.it's good to step out of our comfort zone some times or we just keep repeating the same type of work.great job michael.
 

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I really should read the story before commenting, I suppose . . . Thought you designed that . . .Still great job . . .

Was wondering, how the electric cord was attached along the spine. . .Is it in a groove ?
 

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Realy classy and elegant design… Alomoust artistic
 

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I think it's cool. The next-to-last photo, where the three lamps are arranged spine-to-spine, looks like modern sculpture.
 

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The design is above my pay grade but the work involved is awesome.
My first impression is it looked like a stick bug. Nice work.

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Thanks Dave…
 

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The design is above my pay grade but the work involved is awesome.
My first impression is it looked like a stick bug. Nice work.

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UH, WOW !

Love the simplicity of your design, less is more. . . Plus your great skill to pull that off. . .

Beautiful. . .

- mtnwild
Thanks Jack
 

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i like it very cool design.love the light of the edison bulb.it s good to step out of our comfort zone some times or we just keep repeating the same type of work.great job michael.

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Thanks Pottz
 

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I really should read the story before commenting, I suppose . . . Thought you designed that . . .Still great job . . .

Was wondering, how the electric cord was attached along the spine. . .Is it in a groove ?

- mtnwild
Yes, the cord fits into a "c" grove:
 

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