The Bauhinia Leaf Cylinder Table Lamp adds beauty to your home or
office naturally
The Bauhinia leaves (also known as Alibangbang leaves) used in the Natural
Bauhinia Leaf Cylinder Table Lamps are collected from small flowering trees that
produce leaves reminiscent of butterflies. After a process
called fossilization, the leaf is dyed with organic, non-corrosive dyes to create
the desired color. Only the leaves that remain fully intact are used on the
lamps. The remaining leaves are then re-purposed for use in other projects. The
powder coated frame is constructed from wrought iron, making the lamp very
strong and durable.
Dimensions: 7"L x 7"W x
16.5"H
Colors Available:
Natural Bauhinia Leaf Cylinder Table Lamps come in Green, Yellow,
Burgundy, Purple, Pink, Red, Orange and Sea Blue. Colors are approximations and may differ slightly from lamp to lamp and
from screen to screen.
More About Fossilization:
Fossilization is the process of drying leaves over a three to four month period
and then hand rubbing the chlorophyll of the leaf so only the leaf’s skeleton
remains. This is a labor-intensive process and no corrosive chemicals are used.
Once the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf is stained with organic dyes. Since
the leaves are natural, each one will absorb the dye differently. The resulting
effect is a lamp with different hues and shades (even within the same
leaf), making each and every lamp unique. There are a few cases in which the leaf may have a small tear before it was
adhered to the lampshade; due to the low-impact sealant we use, no tear will
increase in size nor will any leaf pull from the shade.
More About Bauhinia:
The Bauhinia Tree (Alibangbang) is a small 20' to 30' South Pacific
deciduous tree known for it's distinctive butterfly-like leaves and beautiful
lilac flowers. The leaves are used for decorative purposes as well as for
flavoring food and medicinal use. In fact, the Bauhinia contains at least two
anti-malarial compounds known as preracemosols.
Bauhinia Leaf Lamp Care:
We do not recommend placing your lamp in direct sunlight as it
may cause the leaves to fade. If cleaning is required, use a dry cloth or duster.
We do not suggest using liquid
cleaners. Other than the occasional dusting or light bulb change, these lamps do not require any special maintenance.
Light Bulbs:
The Natural Bauhinia Leaf Cylinder Table Lamps use 1 light
bulb.
We suggest using compact fluorescent light bulbs in your lamp. These bulbs will get nice and
bright without the added heat compared to a standard incandescent bulb. The bulb
also will last much longer, in many cases over five or more years. On average, a
13-watt fluorescent bulb will create the same lumens of light as a standard
60-watt light bulb and a 26-watt fluorescent light bulb will have the same light
output as a 100-watt incandescent bulb. Please check with the light bulb manufacturer
for your specific bulb specifications. Fluorescent light bulbs are considered to be a great alternative to standard light bulbs
since they promote energy efficiency. We wanted to create artistic lamps that
can be functional; therefore, we designed our lamps with these bulbs in mind. If you use an incandescent bulb we suggest max 40 watt.
LED lights may also be used.
Please allow 1 to 3 weeks for delivery
Please Note: Additional shipping fees may apply. We will contact for your approval if they do. Returns accepted within 30 days in new and unused condition for
a full refund less shipping, handling, 25% restocking fee, and any damages.
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