Lamp is handcrafted by skilled artisans in Colombia in a remote village from Raquira
Floor lamp has a frame made from guadua
Double-face lamp has a polyester and silk shade
Features a top and bottom shade
Good ventilation between the fabric and the bulb
Measures 13 inches long x 13 inches wide x 68 inches tall
Assembly required.
Story Behind the Art:
Artisans Orlando Paez and Mari Del Pilar Martinez create these beautiful lamps out of Raquira, Colombia. Guadua is a strong and resistant natural material from Quindio. The Guadua must be cut once a month before five in the morning in the waning moon, because that's when the water inside goes to the bottom and it's at its driest point. The fabric has been chosen for its flexibility, durability, non-shrinkage and easiness to wash, as well as the pyramid shape being a symbol for universal energy. There are 30 total artisans that help create these lamps.
With the money collected from the Worldstock orders Orlando has been able to send his daughter to school to continue her studies as well as English courses.
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Average Customer Rating:
4.3 out of 5
110 of 124 (89%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Fracture!!!,November 6, 2009
By moshtari
Value:
1
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
1
out of 5
Workmanship:
1
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"I bought this item , and receive it soon. It was dirty and very hard to assemble, but beautiful. After one week it fractured from all wooden parts, and I returned to the overstock and they gave me credit for that.I do NOT recommend it to anyone."
Review 2 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Presense is remarkable,November 6, 2009
By AccessoryFreakfrom East Coast
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
4
out of 5
"I absolutely love this lamp! The wood is much darker on the one that I received, which is great for me because it matches my dark hardwood floors. It took me a total of ten minutes to assemble. Easy instructions. You just pull out the parts that are already corded, slide the brackets open and stretch the fabric in between the bracket and frame. The fabric is washable, so any dirt can be easily removed. It has all the charm of handcrafted items. I put this one in my asian-themed living room, but am thinking of getting another one for the sitting area in the master bedroom. I just love the look, it is unlike anything you get in stores."
Review 3 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Awesome!,October 24, 2009
By kushagrafrom Columbus,OH
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"Good deal for the price.Easy to assemble and beautiful in appearance."
Review 4 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Such a great look!,October 8, 2009
By larainslofrom Central Coast, CA
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
3
out of 5
"I agree with some of the other reviews on the problems with the electrical connection - I had to return the first one I received. Having said that - the 2nd one has worked fine - I've had it for about 8 months now, and I LOVE this lamp!!! It is so unique, and so interesting looking - but not gaudy, and certainly not cheap looking. The wood is a nice dark color, the fabric stays clean, it stands straight upright and looks great with fine or casual furniture. I have used it in my living room and I get complements on it every time a new person comes over. It is a GREAT purchase!"
Review 5 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Lovely/Unique lamp,June 19, 2009
By esliltefrom MD
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
3
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I received the lamp in a timely manner from Overstock. The hand crafted workmanship was well done. The instructions to put it together was too basic and a little hard to comprehend, under traditional cirucumstances, but was simple enough in the end. It is a hand crafted piece so that should also be taken into consideration. Love the lamp in my living room and the atmosphere it creates. Would definintely buy another one. Thanks!"
Review 6 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
A Work of Art,June 18, 2009
By JDB777from Albuquerque, NM
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"Wow do I love this lamp! It is not only a wonderful and unusual work of art but also a conversation piece. It is sturdy and provides a bright yet not overpowering light to my room and I love that it has both an upper light and a lower light. I keep the description about the 9 Columbian artists who make the lamp and how the special wood is "cut by the waning moon" nearby so I can share it with guests who enjoy the uniqueness of this lamp."
Review 7 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Love this floor lamp!!,June 6, 2009
By chickiechuckles
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"This lamp is very impressive when lighted. It is rugged looking but the fabric shades tone down that ruggedness and gives it a classic feel. It would look good in many different decors. Mine looks great with my dark brown leather sofas in my eclectic living room. I would certainly recommend this lamp for someone looking for a rugged lamp. Workmanship and design are very good."
Review 8 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
columbian lamp,May 28, 2009
By nastachafrom Overland Park, KS
Value:
3
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"love it. it wasn't hard to put together and required no tools."
Review 9 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Satisfied!,May 12, 2009
By mskitty3230from rio grande valley, tx
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"i love this lamp......the challenge of putting it together took all of 15 mins tops for me....i was in a hurry and rushed to do it but it was a snap!!!!! spots?.....stains?......too tiny to matter, i got bulbs in on the first attempt!.... i put it in the corner and it fits perfectly.....the size is what i expected and the style...true to the picture! i have only had it a week so if the wood splits, won't know for awhile.......but i am very happy with it!!!!!"
Review 10 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Absolutely Love it!!!!!!!,May 10, 2009
By Africanafrom Minneapolis
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
4
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I have an afri-centric theme in my living room and this piece just fits in with the rest of the pieces I have collected from Africa. It is a natural. I am very satisfied and all my friends who see it love it!!"
Review 11 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
love it,May 7, 2009
By akinafrom nj
"i have been eyeing this lamp for abt 2 years now and i finally bought it. Its great!!!It looks very elegant in my living room and compliments my contemporary decor. i would definitely reccommend it to anyone. There were a few black smudges on the cloth of my lamp as well but like everyone else said, nothing that cannot be cleaned. It is definitely very unique."
Review 12 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Original look,May 5, 2009
By DBaafrom WI
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
4
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I like the lamp, instructions are a little poor (on photo copy paper) I did not realize the switch was on the cord, so you need to reach to the floor to turn on. I added a toggle switch and wired it so the bottom lamp or both can be on."
Review 13 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Beautiful Lamp!,April 29, 2009
By Puddles33from Pittsburgh, PA
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"The lamp arrived the other evening and the box looked smaller than I imagined the product. Once I pulled it out of the box I was instantly impressed. The lamp is very uniquely crafted and easy to assemble. I assembled it myself in less than 15 minutes. The product did not come with bulbs, I'm currently using energy saver bulbs and they're working perfectly. I thought the lamp may have various settings, but there is only one. Very bright-maybe it's just my bulbs? Overall-I absolutely LOVE THE LAMP! It looks stunning in my living room. The fabric did have a few black smudges on them, but nothing that couldn't be cleaned off-they're hardly noticeable. I highly recommend this lamp!!"
Review 14 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Unusual floor lamp,April 25, 2009
By OnlineOSshopperfrom Southern California
Value:
3
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
4
out of 5
"I like the unique look of this lamp and have gotten several comments on how great looking it is. What I don't like is at the top you can see the unfinished inside of the wood frame and the shiny silver nut that holds the cross support. Painting these dark brown is on my "to do" list."
Review 15 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Sexy lamp,April 24, 2009
By MsKittyGfrom Reno, NV
"Great lamp, even though it did have some stains on the cloth. I still love it because it is not a traditional floor lamp. I put low watt bulbs in it to use it when we watch TV. Shipping was prompt."
Review 16 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Nice looking lamp,April 23, 2009
By NOLABachelorfrom New Orleans, LA
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
3
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I liked the lamp when I saw it on overstock. i bought it, and it came just 2 days later. it's a little tricky to assemble. you have to make sure that the seams of the fabric match up to the wood and the X. As a previous reviewer suggested, i purchased the Philips DuraMax bulbs, and it works perfectly. The only downside to this lamp is that i can't find a table lamp that will match or compliment it. if anyone knows of such a lamp, please let me know!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Colombian Floor lamp,April 22, 2009
By CRinkfrom Laurel, Maryland
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
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Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I was hesitant at first to order this artisans's lamp, especially after reading the few reviews about assembling and electrical problems! My wife is from Colombia from the manizales region. I visited there and took a trip to the rio areas where the guadua grows and I was striken by it's beauty and strength! I had to have a show piece from that area! No regrets !!! It was more than I expected and very easy to assemble, we love It!!!"
Review 18 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Sioux Floor Lamp,April 15, 2009
By KansasGirl1from Kansas City
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
4
out of 5
Workmanship:
4
out of 5
"I read the reviews before I received the lamp and was a little apprehensive about what to expect regarding assembly. I don't know how 1 person could do it by themselves. A trick we learned rather quickly was to put the seam of the fabric onto the pointed stick apparatus and then ease the pointed stick with fabric into the slots. We tried stretching the fabric up to the slots and then putting the stick in place, but found the other method far easier. The fabric was pretty clean - we were pleased - didn't have to wash it before putting it together. Everyone who has seen the lamp has been very complimentary. A great conversion piece to be sure!"
Review 19 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Sioux Floor Lamp,April 12, 2009
By Anonymousfrom Marlboro, New York
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
3
out of 5
Workmanship:
4
out of 5
"I really loved this lamp. It was easy to assemble and has a very nice look. However, after ordering it twice on both lamps the bottom light did not work. I think the lamps should be inspected prior to shipping to reduce the necessity of returns. I am quite sure it is a minor problem but it is very inconvenient and disappointing to have to return it. I will not try for a third time."
Review 20 for Double Face Sioux Floor Lamp (Colombia)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Awesome Lamp,March 26, 2009
By Alex8afrom Mission Viejo, CA
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I've been looking for this lamp for a while. Read the bad reviews and good ones. I got it anyway. It came in 4 days after my order, I should have ordered it back when I first saw it. I like the look and light that comes from the lamp. I am surprised at not only the look but function as well. I like it both on and off. It was easy to assemble, I'm over 6 feet which may have made it easier. I could see what I was doing.. I didn't have problems with the bulb not working or even stains on the fabric. The fabric comes with a plastic cover that you can cut off after you assemble."
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