Artlamp's contemporary oil lamps
are
often referred to as unique and unusual works of functional
art. This site includes all Artlamp's contemporary oil lamps that have been designed from concept to
completion by David G. Schneider, architect since 1995. A
brilliant oil lamp to add to your collectibles or for that
special holiday, for yourself or as a gift.
If you enjoy beautifully hand made contemporary art, that can
serve as both a work of art and a utility lamp, Artlamp provides the
contemporary oil lamp that may appeal to you. One of Artlamp's newest contemporary oil lamps
(The Pyramid) are
adjustable. Each element can be moved and adjusted to your
preference, to create the atmosphere you desire by easily adjusting
the flame height. Adjusting the flame without extinguishing the
flame, allows the lamp to
provide the most light using the least amount of
fuel.
Artlamp's contemporary oil lamps, although hand made are so
precisely
made that one can not differentiate them from being machine
made. The uses of various materials and configurations make them unique from
the routine production item. Each contemporary oil lamp has a
copyright date and is signed by the artist.
Born out of a desire to study the wicking
capability of a wick to create a tall
sculptural oil lamp, the apparatus to
test the wicks became one of Artlamp's first oil lamps.
This lamp is the U12, made up of
glass, steel, brass, oil
resistant tubing and a fiberglass wick. The U12
is displayed in Gallery and in
Sales of this web
site.
From this study, the best wicks were found, the optimum length of
wick for the use of burning pure lamp oil as a fuel are attributes of
Artlamp's contemporary oil lamps. The best fuel (Ultra Pure) made by
Lamplight Farms.
A major influence for this work
has been the DeStijl movement and the Bauhaus
Institution, beyond minimalism.
Artlamp's
new oil lamps
are designed with the criteria
of being energy efficient. The newest oil lamps; the
pyramid, has a capacity of 130ml or 4.3 fluid ounces of fuel and will burn continuously for
48
hours. They will provide
you with an emergency light when
needed,
at the same time being
a work of art. Artlamp's contemporary oil lamps
are
durable, easy to use,
easy to maintain and energy efficient, providing all the amenities
of a traditional oil lamp and more.
The most innovated aspect of the pyramid oil lamp is that it is safe
to handle when lit. Not one exposed part of Artlamp's pyramid oil
lamp is hot to the touch when lit, making it a great option for public
use and or at home around children and pets, with adult supervision. This aspect allows for
easy and fast maintenance.
The Pyramid contemporary oil lamp contains only two glass
elements; the shade or chimney and the glass stopper for the reservoir. This shade is
strong, heat resistant and exceeds the glass thickness
of other traditional oil lamp
shades. Replacement shades can be purchased as an accessory in Artlamp
Accessories.
