Journal

Guides and stories from the workshop

Reclaimed woods, care and how to choose a wooden lamp, told by the people who make them.

11 October 2026
Driftwood lamps: from the stream to your table
Driftwood is wood carried by rivers and streams down to their mouths. Over the years the current and the sand polish it into shapes nobody could carve. Turning it into a lamp means treating it against insects, drying it, removing weak parts by hand and fitting the electrics in a way that respects its shape.
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11 October 2026
How to choose a table lamp for your living room
Choose a table lamp whose shade sits roughly at eye level when you are seated, and that is no wider than the table it stands on. In a living room, a warm white LED bulb, around 2700 K, works best. And since the lamp will always be on show, pick a piece you also enjoy looking at when it is switched off.
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