Agate Lamp, one-of-a-kind from Brazil

A one-of-a-kind agate lamp from Brazil. When lit from within, the semi-transparent material creates warm light refraction along the concentric banding lines, while the outer contour appears illuminated from within.

Agate is a banded chalcedony variety composed of microcrystalline quartz aggregates. The banding lines document different solution phases during geode filling with varying trace element concentrations.

The lamp's unique craftsmanship is a curatorial staging decision: the agate material becomes an illuminated furniture sculpture, a functional gallery element rather than just a decorative piece.

Brazilian agates from Rio Grande do Sul provide the highest quality material in this size range. The columnar geometry maximizes the use of the natural geode shape.

A Brazilian collector's item with curatorial lamp craftsmanship and gallery dimensions.