CHUBBY Lamp
Robert Saltonstall’s work sits comfortably at the intersection of sculpture and function—grounded in his fine art training and shaped by years in custom home building. For Lighten Up, he brings two
lathe-turned lamps that lean into volume, balance, and quiet presence.
The CHUBBY Lamp stacks three bulbous walnut forms beneath a hand-blown glass globe, like a cartoon totem that’s been stripped of all pretense. It’s playful in silhouette but substantial in weight, with every curve earning its place.
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The MUSHROOM Lamp, by contrast, is softer—turned from oak with a wide, low glass shade that floats just above the rounded base. It’s earthy and futuristic at the same time, like it grew in place rather than being built.
There’s a deep respect for material here. No flash, no overworking. Just wood, glass, and a maker who understands how far form alone can carry a piece when you listen closely to the grain. These are lamps you want to live with—not just look at.
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Photos courtesy of Nikolas Zvolensky.
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