“The Plowman’s Lantern” - Sculptural Table Lamp in Reclaimed Ox Yoke, Vintage Nail & Rattan

The Plowman‘s Lantern: An Ode to Labor and Light
This lamp is not an assembly of parts; it is a reunion of retired laborers. Each element has earned its rest, now collectively offering a warm, contemplative glow.
The Foundation (The Chopping Block): The base is a section of a 30-year-old chopping block. Its surface, scarred by countless cuts, and its edges, softened by time and moisture, bear witness to decades of sustenance. It provides steadfast, grounded stability.
The Arch (The Ox Yoke): Rising from it is a true relic of pre-industrial farming—an ox yoke from approximately 50 years ago. The smooth, deep wear on its inner curve maps the anatomy and motion of the animal that ore it, a direct imprint of vanished labor.
The Heart (The Hand-Forged Nail): At the critical joint, where the yoke meets the modern world, hangs the soul of the piece: a single, hand-forged iron nail, circa 1950s. Its irregular shape, hammer marks, and advanced corrosion are not flaws, but a biography in iron. It was likely fashioned by a village blacksmith, and for 70 years, it held together structures since lost to time. Now, it performs its most dignified task: suspending light.
The Light (The Rattan Lantern): From this ancient nail hangs a vintage rattan lantern, diffusing a soft, dappled glow. The light that passes through it is a transformation—the hard toil of the past is filtered into warmth and peace for the present.
Dimensions: 40cm H x 50cm L x 20.5cm W