Red Oak Lamp By Odami

Red oak lamp by OdamiDimensions: L 6" x W 6" x H 24"Materials: Red oakAlso available: Ash, ebonized ash, black walnutThis armchair, table, and lamp, a collaboration between Odami and one wood, are the results of a lengthy process carried out over 8 months.Deep in the woods on a relative’s property, a soaring 130 year-old red oak tree was ready tocome down; just over a decade prior, one of its major limbs rotted through and fell, leaving itawkwardly imbalanced and under great stress.The felling process was one of careful planning and preparation, not only to ensure everyone’ssafety, but to preserve as much of the main trunk as possible. In many ways, this could only bedone by first learning to know the tree and its surroundings with care and respect.Each piece is constructed entirely out of thick slabs of solid wood milled exclusively from thistree. As the wood dried and was worked into new forms, it stretched, warped, and cracked. Thesepieces don’t simply make use of its Material, but attempt to harness this vitality, and embodythe stability and weight of its lost presence.As simple compositions of heavy masses, each piece is an expression of this strength and power.Solid rectilinear volumes give way to gentle curves and softened edges, creating deep shadowsand comfortable forms. With timeless simplicity, each piece is a humble celebration of Materialrichness and Craft, and a study of the coziness of mass.Odami is a design studio offering architectural, interior, and furniture design services. Thestudio was founded in 2017 by Spanish architect Aránzazu González Bernardo and Canadiandesigner Michael Norman Fohring.Focusing primarily on residential and commercial projects, we work closely with clients andcraftsmen from the very beginning, ensuring that every detail and need is thoroughly consideredand well-executed. In this sense, our priority is to deliver thoughtful projects which are timeless,well-crafted, and functional, with a strong aesthetic presence; projects that look and feel good,and stand the test of time.One Wood is a woodworking company focused on a holistic approach to creating uniquehandcrafted furniture.This begins with selecting and salvaging trees destined to rot, or to be mulched or burned, andends with bringing new life to its lumber. This wood is processed and sculpted by us from startto finish, creating beauty in something nearly lost to time. Seedlings are then transplanted intoadvantageous positions to accelerate the re-growth of the forest and protect its diversity. We arehands on in every step of the process, as we believe understanding the forest is just as importantas knowing how to shape its trees. We find great joy in working closely with our clients, creatingtimeless and unique pieces that will be cherished for generations to come.