Location: China
The Chronicles of Time, Vol.I presents five one-of-a-kind sculptural lamps, each born from materials that have already lived a life — reclaimed wood, century-old porcelain, lightning-struck timber, and hand-forged iron. These are not mere objects; they are vessels of time, carrying the patina and narratives of their past lives.
We do not erase what time has written. The cracks remain visible. The scratches are honored, not concealed. A scar is not a flaw — it is proof that something survived.
Each piece in this collection is a unique original, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and a detailed material provenance story. Designed for collectors, galleries, and discerning interiors, these works exist at the intersection of sculpture, light, and philosophy — where the scars of time become the source of beauty.
““Altar of Time & Cloud” Sculpture in Fragrant Sandalwood and Lightning-Struck Wood”
Altar of Time & Cloud is a dialogue between the eternal and the instantaneous. A base of aged sandalwood—its grain like a poem of time—grounds the composition. Rising from it is lightning-struck jujube wood, its surface carrying charcoal traces that no human hand could replicate, shaped by nature in an instant into an ethereal cloud form.At its heart lies a hollowed cavity.
It is an invitation to sit with it, to project your own inner light into its hollow core, and to discover what arrives in return.
Materials & Craft
Base: Aged fragrant sandalwood, its grain like a poem of time.
Summit: Lightning-struck jujube wood, transformed into an ethereal "rising cloud" form with unique ink-like charcoal traces.
Core: Hollowed cavity evoking a subtle "inner glow" symbolizing energy, meditation, and spirituality.
Creation time and delivery
Year of Creation: 2024
Country of Origin: Zhejiang, China
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Lead Time: Ready to ship within 7 business days
Shipping: Worldwide shipping available
Price: $1,880 (Inquire for pricing)
“Chronometer of Light — Philosophical Sculptural Lamp with Antique Chinese Scale Beam”
Chronometer of Light is a philosophical sculptural lamp that transforms a utilitarian object into an instrument of contemplation. A 1987 Chinese scale beam—once a measure of physical weight—is given a new vocation: to serve as a gauge for light and time.The beam rests on a base of lightning-struck wood, bearing the capricious force of nature. Where once a pan hung, a circa-1950s blue-and-white porcelain bowl now cradles a warm LED glow, giving a visible "weight" to time itself.An invitation to contemplate: what counterweight should we use to measure the brilliant, yet fleeting, moments of our existence?
The Philosophy of MeasurementIn a world obsessed with quantifying the tangible, this piece asks a different question: how do we measure what truly matters?When light glows through the blue-and-white porcelain, it is not merely illumination. It is the visible "weight" of time itself—a reminder that the most precious moments are those we cannot hold, only cherish.
Materials & Craft
Base: A century-old lightning-struck wood block, organically polished, showcasing natural texture. 29cm L × 21cm W × 8cm H.
Beam: A 1987 vintage Chinese scale beam, with its original patina and gradations preserved.
Light Vessel: A circa-1950s blue-and-white porcelain bowl, replacing the original pan, housing an LED candle light.
Light Source: Modern energy-efficient LED candle light.
Overall Dimensions: 67cm L × 51cm H × 30cm W.
Creation time and delivery
Year of Creation: 2024
Country of Origin: Zhejiang, China
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Lead Time: Ready to ship within 7 business days
Shipping: Worldwide shipping available
Price: $1,380
“Harbor of Light - Meditative Sculpture Lamp from Reclaimed Wood & Ceramic”
Harbor of Light is a meditative sculptural lamp born from the quiet dialogue between reclaimed materials and Eastern philosophy. A 1987 vintage chair back is reshaped into a wave of time, carrying a 1980s hand-thrown ceramic bowl as a “boat of the heart.” Three fragments of aged architectural tile outline the distant shore.When the LED candle within the bowl is lit, it symbolizes a voyage toward inner peace—the boat “fully loaded with time,” arriving at the harbor of tranquility and contentment.A contemplative object for meditation spaces, galleries, and discerning interiors.
The Philosophy of ArrivalIn Eastern thought, the “other shore” is not a physical place—it is a state of inner peace and self-sufficiency. This sculpture translates that idea into material form. The wave of time, the boat of the heart, the distant shore—all are minimal gestures that invite contemplation.When light emerges from the bowl, it is not merely illumination. It is the warmth of arrival. A reminder that the true harbor is within.
Materials & Craft
Wave Base: 1987 vintage chair back, reshaped and polished. 46cm L × 27cm W.
Boat: 1980s hand-thrown ceramic bowl, embedded in the wood.
Shore: Fragments of period-appropriate, reclaimed architectural tile.
Light Source: Modern energy-efficient LED candle light.
Overall Dimensions: 46cm L × 27cm W × 7cm H.
Creation time and delivery
Year of Creation: 2024
Country of Origin: Zhejiang, China
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Lead Time: Ready to ship within 7 business days
Shipping: Worldwide shipping available
Price: $1,380
“Suspended Moment — Wall Sculptural Lamp with Republic-Era Porcelain Bowl”
"Suspended Moment" is a wall lamp sculpture that blends elements from three eras. The 1987 wave-shaped chair back features a blue-and-white porcelain bowl from the Republican era (1920s-1940s) suspended from it. The bowl is covered with fine cracks from the passage of time and is suspended by modern metal fittings and hand-wrapped with hemp rope—creating a work worth exploring by colliding old and new elements.We do not conceal or repair the flaws—the cracks in the porcelain, the scratches on the wood—they remain clearly visible, respected rather than hidden. When the LED light inside the bowl illuminates, its warm glow falls on the weathered wooden surface, highlighting every scratch and imperfection. This beauty does not obscure the marks of time, but rather pays homage to them. This work finds a balance between suspension and stillness, allowing fragments from three different eras to coexist harmoniously and seamlessly.
Materials & Craft
Main wave board: 1987 vintage chair back
Suspended vessel: 1920s-40s (Republic of China era) antique porcelain bowl.
Hanging system: Modern metal fittings, hand-wrapped with traditional hemp rope to achieve an aged aesthetic.
Light source: Modern energy-efficient LED module.
Dimensions: 60cm H x 24cm W x 8cm D
Creation time and delivery
Year of Creation: 2024
Country of Origin: Zhejiang, China
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Lead Time: Ready to ship within 7 business days
Shipping: Worldwide shipping available
Price: $1,250
“The Plowman‘s Lantern — Sculptural Table Lamp in Reclaimed Ox Yoke & Rattan”
The Plowman’s Lantern is a material poem about labor and rest. The main body is an ox yoke that bore the weight of agrarian life for approximately half a century. An even older hand-forged iron nail reassembles it as the core component, metaphorically "pinning down" a fading piece of agricultural memory.This lamp is an ode to ordinary labor—a reminder that true peace stems from a profound understanding and respect for the work itself.
The Philosophy of Rest：In a world that constantly pushes for more, this piece offers a quiet counterpoint: the dignity of rest.The ox yoke, once a symbol of labor's burden, is transformed into a vessel of light. The hand-forged iron nail—itself a relic of a bygone era—holds the composition together, honoring the craft and resilience of those who came before. A lantern for those who have carried heavy loads, offering not just illumination, but solace.
Materials & Craft
Main Structure: Approximately 50-year-old reclaimed ox yoke, bearing the wear of agrarian life.
Core Component: Approximately 70-year-old hand-forged iron nail, reassembling the yoke with historic integrity.
Lampshade: Vintage rattan lampshade, diffusing warm light.
Base: Old chopping block, grounding the piece with its own history.
Light Source: Modern energy-efficient LED light.
Overall Dimensions: 40cm H × 50cm L × 20.5cm W.
Creation time and delivery
Year of Creation: 2024
Country of Origin: Zhejiang, China
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Lead Time: Ready to ship within 7 business days
Shipping: Worldwide shipping available
Price: $980
