We’ve always loved the work of artist Jerry Kott. Here, Jerry has re-purposed recycled wine bottles into a beautiful table lamp.

Glass from wine bottles of various colors is frosted and assembled into each unique lamp. A weighted, distressed aluminum base and switch-on cord complete the design.

Each sculpture as lamp stands 18″to 19″ high and is offered in a choice of colors.

the three-block Colorblock lamp goes for $150 @ re-modern – add $130 for the 4-block model

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