Super rare large retro decor ceiling pendant lamp
An original William Leslie ‘light sculpture’ in onion-like bulbous shape made from thin strips of wood bent into a frame then covered with paper soaked in polyvinyl resin and internally by incandescent light bulbs
Following the light around it appears slightly pink or beige. This is a statement piece.
In 1976, William Leslie’s career as a designer began when he apprenticed to Stephen White, an architect who had developed a unique form of ‘light sculpture’. Most of William’s designs are inspired by natural forms. Leslie’s Light sculptures have been displayed across the country in print, commercials, film, and more. His work has been used on the stage of the American Music Awards and in the film Star Trek: Generations as well as on HGTV. Presently, he teaches philosophy at Palomar College in the San Diego area and maintains a small studio in his home designing and producing “Light sculptures” with his wife Alessandra for homes, restaurants, hospitals, businesses, and religious institutions throughout the country.
Measurements:
Height (lamp): 78 cm / 31” in.
Width: 70 cm / 23” in.
Depth: 48 cm / 19″ in.
Specs:
Signed + inscription “PS1002 6/12”
Total weight: circa 5 kilos (10 pounds)
Electricity: 1 bulb universal socket E27, LED stick bulb 3000K, 85/260 volt.
The original brass bracket system is all complete and re-organized as should be for a “zero frustration installation mode”
Period: 1980s – Mid-Century Modern
Manufacturer: William Lesley Studio
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Super rare large retro decor ceiling pendant lamp
An original William Leslie ‘light sculpture’ in onion-like bulbous shape made from thin strips of wood bent into a frame then covered with paper soaked in polyvinyl resin and internally by incandescent light bulbs
Following the light around it appears slightly pink or beige. This is a statement piece.
In 1976, William Leslie’s career as a designer began when he apprenticed to Stephen White, an architect who had developed a unique form of ‘light sculpture’. Most of William’s designs are inspired by natural forms. Leslie’s Light sculptures have been displayed across the country in print, commercials, film, and more. His work has been used on the stage of the American Music Awards and in the film Star Trek: Generations as well as on HGTV. Presently, he teaches philosophy at Palomar College in the San Diego area and maintains a small studio in his home designing and producing “Light sculptures” with his wife Alessandra for homes, restaurants, hospitals, businesses, and religious institutions throughout the country.
Measurements:
Height (lamp): 78 cm / 31” in.
Width: 70 cm / 23” in.
Depth: 48 cm / 19″ in.
Specs:
Signed + inscription “PS1002 6/12”
Total weight: circa 5 kilos (10 pounds)
Electricity: 1 bulb universal socket E27, LED stick bulb 3000K, 85/260 volt.
The original brass bracket system is all complete and re-organized as should be for a “zero frustration installation mode”
Period: 1980s – Mid-Century Modern
Manufacturer: William Lesley Studio
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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
| Creator | William Lesley |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | William Lesley Studio |
| Design Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Year | 1988 |
| Production Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | American |
| Detailed Condition | Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Rewired and/or new electrical components, Great original condition! |
| Product Code | JCS-2058079 |
| Materials | Brass |
| Color | Beige |
| Width | 70 cm 27.6 inch |
| Depth | 48 cm 18.9 inch |
| Height | 78 cm 30.7 inch |




































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