In this essay we outline why we picked walnut and ash for our ceiling-lamp line, what that means on the manufacturing and shipping side, and what it means for you in terms of long-term durability and style.
Why wood, why walnut
Walnut, ash, and oak were our first three picks when we started designing the line in 2023. They are widely available, FSC-certifiable, and take finishes cleanly without veneers or laminates.
What that means for you
A solid-wood ceiling lamp will not warp the way a particleboard-with-vinyl-finish fixture does after a year of humidity swings between summer air-conditioning and winter heating. You also get to feel the grain through the lacquer.
