Design: or.na.ment
Materials: Ostrich egg, braided wire, rod guides, halogen lamp, salvaged laboratory stand, 12 volt transformer
Designer: Kelton Osborn
"or.na.ment ...usually having no practical purpose. app.pa.rat.us / a.dorn.ment. u.til.i.tar.ian / dec.o.ra.tion"
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"The fixture is composed of essential elements to function as a light source. All of the components have been repurposed and combined to create this highly functional lamp. The light that is emitted from within the ostrich egg creates both ambient and directional task lighting."
Designer: Kelton Osborn
Link: quickbenddesign.com
Location: Denver, CO
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Comments (10)
d.eli.cat.e & beau.t.iful
How are the ostrich eggs obtained?
con.tr.ived and bo.rin.g
i think its very nice
"How are the ostrich eggs obtained?"
To make an or.na.ment, you have to crack a few ost.rich eggs.
Oooh - I have lab stands. Anyone out there with ostrich eggs? This is fun! But the 12V battery might be a bit much.
EXCUSE ME!!!! Ostrich egg? Just for fun??????
emmelemm
"how are ostrich eggs obtained?"
That's too easy....
From ostriches of course - silly!!
Neg.a.tive bonus points for the contrived punctuation.
Nifty idea spoiled by pretentious wankery.