Campaign Tripod Lamp. The latest in our series, these are Wonderful Lamps - Great Nautical Decor and Accent Piece - you will find them in homes, restuarants and some of the finest hotels.
The mud and sandstone walls hid the multistory palace of Imam Yahya, built in the 1930s. From one of the terraces where we were invited to dine in the evening wo could look down some 1000 feet into the valley and see the lights of the village. The floor was covered with bright carpets, pots with plants were everywhere, and the light came from candles set on tripods.
Over chicken and lamb with lentils, followed by cake and cardamom tea, the Imam explained that the tripods were left by a British surveying expedition in the twenties, mapping the deserts and hills of Yemen. We were impressed by the fact that the metal and wood, combined with saddler's leather straps, still looked fresh and new, obviously a combination of quality and care.
Early telescopes and land surveying instruments were traditionally mounted on wood tripods. On uneven ground tripods are easy to adjust, so the instrument is level, and the pointed legs had good grip. Our re-creation of 19th and Early 20th century tripods carry lamps instead of an instrument.
Form after function can be beautiful and enjoyable.
Features
- Latest in Series
- Heavy Plantation Hardwood Base
- Adjustable Height
- Fabric Shade
- French Finish
- Leather and Bronze Tri-arm locking for stability
- Bronze Features
- UL/CE Approved - Available in 120v Only
- Size 50.25 inches tall by 31.5 inches across base when legs are deployed
* Ships in two boxes, weight shown is combined shipping weight.
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Price: $279.99 | SKU: SL018
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