1950s Chinoiserie Balance Scale Lamp — Blue-and-White Porcelain & Wood

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Rare mid-century Chinese steelyard scale, converted into a sculptural table lamp. The original balance beam, dating to circa 1950s, is … Read more Rare mid-century Chinese steelyard scale, converted into a sculptural table lamp. The original balance beam, dating to circa 1950s, is paired with a base of lightning-struck wood — its surface marked by natural charcoal traces and fractured grain. A vintage blue-and-white porcelain bowl replaces the original scale pan, housing a warm LED light.

The piece balances the tangible and the intangible — a philosophical object that invites contemplation on how we measure the fleeting moments of existence. The lightning-struck wood is preserved as found, with its natural scars visible and honored.

One-of-a-kind original. Certificate of Authenticity included. See less